Fine Arts

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.

Choose from an exciting array of workshops including bookbinding, stained glass, encaustics, and acrylic landscape painting at the Connors Family Fine Arts Center at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa.

Enjoy a walk down memory lane from The Addams Family Musical, a nearly sold-out production, performed April 16-19 in the Resinski Black Box Theatre of the Connors Family Fine Arts Center at Saint Francis University in Loretto.

High school students are showcasing poppy-themed artwork in the 2025 William N. Campbell Poppy Project at Saint Francis University’s Connors Family Fine Arts Center, where the public can vote for their favorite piece through November 14.

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.

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!

Join us for Brother Shamus McGrenra's inspiring photo exhibition, featuring over 30 breathtaking images chosen from 15,000! These photos, spanning years and continents, capture beauty, joy, and divine inspiration.

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.

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.

Come view and vote for your favorite piece of art created by local high school students honoring veterans. Doors open at noon on Saturday, November 16th. Awards will be announced at 4:00 PM - FREE ADMISSION