
Explore the arts at Thomas Nelson with year-round
exhibitions, performances, classes, and programs.
Performing Arts Department
Our Performing Arts Department offers programs in music and theater and coursework in dance. Instruction includes applied lessons in various musical instruments and voice, the Thomas Nelon choir, acting courses, and production classes. We offer three mainstage theatrical performances each year, including a play, a musical, and light opera. Tickets for our productions may be purchased on our site.
Visual Arts Department
The Visual Arts curriculums merge traditional art skills in drawing and design with new media and the latest industry standard software. Instruction provides a foundation of creative problem solving, critical thinking, analysis and visual communication theory. Students can select from four majors: Graphic & Media Design, Fine Arts, Photography and Visual Communications.

Mary T. Christian Auditorium
Our Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium & Theatre presents plays, musicals, and recitals throughout the year.

Visual Arts Gallery
Our Visual Arts Gallery hosts student, faculty and visiting artist exhibitions throughout the year.