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2026 Writers Retreat Set for June

Writing Among The Pines: A Writer’s Retreat on June 12th – 14th (18+) Join our group of writers and educators for a weekend of workshops, group critiques, guided writing exercises, and the beauty of the Saint Francis campus to inspire your writing.
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Paintings included in Echos of Color

Gallery on Gazebo Faculty and Student Exhibition

When Jess Campbell, Director of the Connors Family Fine Arts Center at Saint Francis University, was invited to host a solo exhibition at the Gallery on Gazebo in Johnstown, she saw an opportunity to share the spotlight. The result is an exhibition, titled Echoes of Color, which will run from October 5 – 31, 2025.
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Anything Goes

Set Sail for Laughter: Anything Goes at Saint Francis University!

Saint Francis University’s Center for Fine Arts proudly presents Anything Goes, a high-energy musical comedy filled with romance, mistaken identities, and toe-tapping Cole Porter classics. Join us at the JFK Student Center Auditorium from April 10-13, 2025, for an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and Broadway-worthy fun!
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Tapestries 2024 Winners

The 2024 digital edition of Tapestries, the literary and visual arts magazine of Saint Francis University, is available. The magazine features the winning entries of the Gunard Berry Carlson Creative Writing and Visual Arts Contest and the winners of the annual Father Callan Poetry Contest hosted by the School of STEAM and The Department of Literature & Languages.
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Merchant of Venice Saint Francis University Theatre

The Merchant of Venice in SFU’s Black Box Theatre

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.
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Typhoon of Fire, phtograph by Luke Lamb, Saint Francis University Fine Arts Student

Fall 2024 Visual Arts Gallery Exhibition Schedule

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.

The Power of And

At Saint Francis University, we believe in the power of “and.” 
Because true transformation doesn’t happen when you choose one path—it happens when you dare to explore.

Don't settle for a single label. Try new things. Connect passions.
 


 

Be an engaged scholar and a driven athlete.
Dive into research and take the stage on opening night.
Be a compassionate healer and a faith-filled student.

 


Let's find your "and" together!