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Fine Arts Programs at SFU

Bold thinking. Unbridled creativity.  Impassioned learners.

 

Explore Saint Francis University's comprehensive approach to the arts through our offerings in music, university band, theatre and visual arts. 

The Connors Family Fine Arts Center

The Connors Family Fine Arts Center serves as a cultural and intellectual hub where students, as well as members of the community, can find fulfilling experiences through band, chorus, dance, drumming, photography, painting, drawing, theatrical performances, and much more. 


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 Our new home for Theatre, Music, Visual and Performing Arts located on 181 St. Catherine Street, Loretto, Pa.

The academic side of the Center for Fine Arts offers courses in music, theatre, and visual arts. 

 

Creative-minded courses for all majors: Creativity spurs innovation, and Fine Arts subjects foster the creative thinker within you.
Talents unlocked: Explore the arts—no matter what your current ability level. No fear here! 
Careers with soul: Creative pursuits align beautifully with many professions.  Design an individual study program to meld the arts into your career track. 
Beyond the book: Immerse yourself during our Semester in France experience. Or pursue an arts-related  activity near home.

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The Merchant of Venice in SFU’s Black Box Theatre

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 11/12/2024
Saint Francis University’s recent production of The Merchant of Venice in the Resinski BlackBox Theatre has left audiences with much to ponder. Set in the intimate, high-tech space at the heart of the new Connors Family Fine Arts Center, this performance was more than just a play; it was an experience that challenged perspectives and sparked meaningful conversations.

Fall 2024 Visual Arts Gallery Exhibition Schedule

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 09/18/2024
The Connors Family Fine Arts Center at Saint Francis University is pleased to announce its Fall 2024 gallery exhibition schedule. This season’s lineup features a diverse array of artists and events aimed at engaging the community through the visual arts.

Connors Family Fine Arts Center Unveiled

University Communications & Marketing | 04/19/2024
The Connors Family Fine Arts Center on 181 St. Catherine Street, Loretto, Pa., officially opened with a blessing and dedication ceremony on April 18, 2024. This new 15,000-square-foot space facility is home to the Resinski Black Box Theatre and the University's visual arts, music, and marching band programs.

Art 300 Class hosts VIP Day to work on mural

University Communications & Marketing | 04/04/2023
The Fine Arts and Education departments along with the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art and muralist Deb Bunnell are woking on a collaborative mural project. The Art 300 class hosted a VIP Day with Fr. Malachi to share their progress.

Progress Report on the Home of the Resinski Black Box Theatre

University Communications & Marketing | 06/01/2021
The Connors Family Center for Fine Arts (Home of the Resinski Black Box Theatre) Progress Snapshot JANUARY - MARCH 2018 SFU announces plans to renovate space to construct a black box theatre in memory of Kenny Resinski. IKM Incorporated of Pittsburgh, a highly-regarded architecture and planning firm with extensive experience designing and creating performance venues, is retained as the project’s architectural firm. SFU hosts a symposium on the theatre to strategically inform the design, build support and enthusiasm for the project, and assess and identify sources of funding. The Resinski Black