Arts@LC
Our arts departments—all of which are infused with a collaborative spirit and focus on community—offer some of the most robust opportunities available at a small liberal arts college anywhere.
At Lewis & Clark, all students, regardless of major, have access to a conservatory-caliber education in a liberal arts environment—and 70 percent of them participate deeply throughout their time at L&C. Whether that is playing violin in the orchestra, trying a sculpture class, studying poetry with a National Book Award winner, or performing at the Fir Acres Theatre, you can explore the many ways in which art creates meaning and cultivates community. Our deeply talented and committed faculty will provide personal attention and supportive teaching as you develop your skill and imagination. You’ll work hard, and be rewarded with lasting friendships, artistic development, and preparation for an impactful, meaningful life after college.
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70%
70% of our students are involved in the arts.
#1
L&C is #1 when it comes to Niche’s 2025 list of “Best Colleges for Music in Oregon.”
24%
Accomplishment in the arts is important to 24 percent of first-year L&C students, compared to 15 percent at peer institutions.
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The average L&C student graduates with an average of five arts courses.
53%
Fifty-three percent of our graduates have taken three or more arts courses.
Arts@LC News
Composer Oswald Huỳnh Named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
Oswald Huỳnh BA ’19, whose music explores memory, heritage, language, and identity, has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow in music composition.
Spring 2026 Arts@LC Newsletter
A look at all the arts in bloom this spring at Lewis & Clark College!
Arts@LC: Connecting and amplifying the fine arts at Lewis & Clark College: Music, Theatre, Dance, Art and Creative Writing
Spring 2026 Theatre Newsletter
Read on to see all the Fir Acres Theatre happenings from Spring 2026 and a preview of what’s coming up this Fall!
From the Hill to the Stage: An Alum’s Mission to Revitalize Classical Works in Portland
John Aney BA ’88 serves as a founding member and literary manager for the Rose City Stage Company, a Portland-based troupe dedicated to bringing classical theater to the community with a focus on content over concept.
Arts@LC Events
IN A LANDSCAPE Classical Music in the Wild™ Concert
Arts@LC is thrilled to collaborate with IN A LANDSCAPE, Classical Music in the Wild to present an immersive outdoor concert on the grounds of our beautiful Lewis & Clark campus on Sunday, October 4th at 3 p.m.