The Arts

Past Events

A picture of ice formations from the film "Supersymmetry"

This 29-minute film explores how climate change destroys not only a physical place, but also a psychic territory within us. Presented during “Late Night at the Loeb” in conjunction with the exhibition Cryosphere: Humans and Climate in Art from the Loeb. Consecutive screenings from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Vassar College & Community Wind Ensemble in performance
Feb. 20, 2022, 3:00 p.m.

An afternoon of music featuring works by Mozart, Gorb, Ewazen, Russell Bennett. James Osborn, conductor.

This event will be live streamed

A picture of ice formations from the film "Supersymmetry"

This 29-minute film explores how climate change destroys not only a physical place, but also a psychic territory within us. Presented during “Late Night at the Loeb” in conjunction with the exhibition Cryosphere: Humans and Climate in Art from the Loeb. Consecutive screenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Ashley Jackson

Featuring guest artists Ashley Jackson, harp, Marsha Thompson, soprano, Kyle Walker, piano, and faculty members Thomas Sauer, piano, and Ian Tyson, clarinet.

This event will be live streamed

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A celebration of the American Impressions exhibition at the Loeb Art Center that will include conversations between curators and faculty members as well as music and poetry performed by Vassar students. Registration required.

This event will be live streamed

Decoda Ensemble

Featuring premieres of “Drastic Measures” and “Bagatelle for Solo Harpsichord” by Richard Wilson and music of Susan Botti and Jonathan Chenette. Performed by the Decoda Ensemble, Claire Chenette and Joel Evans, oboes, Anna Elashvili, violin, Marija Ilić, harpsichord, and Thomas Sauer, piano. Free tickets must be reserved.

This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live

Battery Dance Company

A performance of works selected from the current repertory by faculty, students, and guest choreographers, including a special appearance by the Battery Dance Company. Tickets are free but must be reserved.

Vocalist Jacquelyn Matava and pianist Samuel Gaskin
Feb. 2, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

A voice recital featuring award-winning duo Jacquelyn Matava ’09, mezzo-soprano, and pianist Samuel Gaskin. Registration required.

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During this webinar event, students and faculty from the Drama and Music Departments’ upcoming production of Sunday in the Park with George will share their creative process of interpreting this iconic show. Registration required.

Zoom webinar

Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble

Join this exciting professional ensemble in a presentation of solo and vocal choral music that celebrates artistic excellence and racial, ethnic, and gender diversity. Registration required.

This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live

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Jan. 27 – Feb. 5, 2022

Vassar College’s annual exploration of the arts of the 20th and 21st centuries returns with a dynamic collection of both in-person and online events!

modfest 2021
Jan. 28 – Feb. 7, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is preventing Vassar from staging MODfest, its annual celebration of the arts, in person, but the show will go on as “Radical Imagination,” a series of virtual events available online.