“My Body and Art class was a very valuable experience to gain insight from other students who have different artistic backgrounds from me.”
Elana Goff BA ’22Palo Alto, CaliforniaStudio art major Elana says Associate Professor Jess Perlitz is an important mentor who constantly inspires her to work her hardest and be her best self—a key part of the L&C academic experience!More about Elana“My Voice and Movement class helped me create a foundation for my art, and taught me to love and appreciate my abilities.”
Haley Wildhirt BA ’22Longmont, ColoradoHaley uses their voice both on and off stage—as a performer for their theatre major and as a resident advisor where they find building community incredibly rewarding.More about Haley“I knew I wanted to go to a college where I could study languages and continue dancing, while being part of an amazing and welcoming community.”
Juan Martín López Meléndez BA ’23La Piedad, Michoacán, México; Fresno, California; Las Vegas, New MexicoThird Culture Kid Juan Martín calls Mexico, California, and New Mexico home, and his world languages and theatre studies fuel his passion for global engagement and performance art.More about Juan Martín“The best part about being a music major was that all my classes worked together. What I learned in one class usually helped me in another.”
Elsa Dougherty BA ’20Flushing, Michigan/Portland, OregonElsa’s music studies prepared her for her arts career by allowing her to try everything—now she is collaborating on original theatre productions, composing her own children’s musical about climate change, working as a section leader for a choir, and still contributing on some L&C productions!More about Elsa“Professor Donovan has this way of guiding you in the right direction while still allowing you to retain your artistic autonomy through the structure of her class and the critiques.”
Blake Ashby BA ’20Holetown, Barbados/New York CityIn his work as a content curator at Meta/Facebook, Blake actively draws on his studio art minor and the visual arts experience he gained at L&C.More about Blake
Your Audience Awaits
Lewis & Clark is a great place to get creative. Whether you’re a maker, an audience member, a behind-the-scenes collaborator, or some of each, opportunities abound for you in the fine arts. Our conservatory-caliber faculty will train you to live your dream as a working artist, or nurture your desire to grow as an artist while pursing other life paths. With over 70 percent of our students involved in the arts during their time at L&C, we promise: there’s a place for your ideas and your voice here.
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Professor Štĕpán Šimek
describes how the theatre department prepares students for life after L&C.
Professors Kathy FitzGibbon and Rebecca Lingafelter
share why studying the Arts@LC is an engaging, collaborative experience for any major.
Professor Kathy FitzGibbon
gives us an idea of what to expect at one of the annual (Anti)Valentine’s concerts.
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News and Media
Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan named the next L&C president
The Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees announced today it has selected Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan as the institution’s 26th president.
New Partnership With #1 Entrepreneurship College in U.S.
A new 4+1 program offers L&C community members streamlined admission to graduate programs at Babson College.
Entrepreneurship in Action
From January 9 through January 14, nearly 30 Lewis & Clark students immersed themselves in the study of entrepreneurship and leadership through Winterim, a fast-paced and supportive experience that culminated in a pitch competition with $6,750 in cash prizes.
Designing a Career in Cultural Heritage
Mia Wolpert BA ’19 put her L&C history experience to work for the Althorp Estate in England, the childhood home of Princess Diana.
Working at the Intersection of Diplomacy and Diversity
Paloma González BA ’04 uses her L&C experiences in her career as a diplomat, where she seeks to diversify the U.S. Foreign Service.
Warm Up to the Music of Hot Buttered Rum
From L&C’s Platt-Howard residence hall all the way to Africa, two alumni perform their unique mix of bluegrass, folk, and jazz as part of the band Hot Buttered Rum.