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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 is home to the Resinski Black Box Theatre and t\The Art Garage, serving  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.  All majors are welcome! 

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SFU's home for the arts is located on 181 St. Catherine Street, Loretto, Pa. 

Explore our Arts Events  home page to find out what's happening at the center now! 

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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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Ready to Learn More About Fine Arts at Saint Francis?

If you are looking for more information on pairing Fine Arts with your desired major please reach out to one of our admissions counselors.

 

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Writing Among the Pines: A Writer's Retreat

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.
Summer Arts Workshops

SFU Summer Arts Workshops Announced

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.
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Scenes from The Addams Family Musical

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.
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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.
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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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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