I’ve experienced amazing opportunities to work closely with faculty members in multiple creative disciplines, allowing me to learn and grow in my own creative journey.”Megan Bell, studio arts major
The School of Visual and Performing Arts in the Getty College of Arts and Sciences offers several major programs.
Take your education beyond the boundaries of campus to national and global locales. Here you’ll have opportunities to participate in tours, auditions, exhibits, professional conferences, internships and study abroad. These real world experiences will turn you into a diverse and versatile professional with a resume to prove it.
Students in the School of Visual and Performing Arts can study abroad for a semester or for the summer and still graduate on time.
Every year we bring to campus 30+ established industry professionals to conduct workshops, symposiums and master classes. These guest artists include directors, choreographers, musicians, designers, stage managers, visual artists, playwrights and Tony Award-winning actors. You’ll interact one-on-one with these industry superstars, receiving knowledge and feedback to hone your skills.
Our arts programming includes six instrumental and vocal ensembles that perform numerous concerts per year and embark on national and global tours to countries like China, Italy, New Zealand, Romania, England and Ireland. In addition, we average six fully produced theatre productions per year, including dance concerts, plays and musicals. And we host 4-6 professional and student juried art exhibits on campus every year plus numerous regional juried art shows and competitions.
There’s no question that it’s competitive in the real world. But upon graduation, you’ll have what it takes to get noticed. Our alumni are accomplishing amazing things, and so will you.
Trevor is a New York City-based actor, vocalist and pianist, who has most recently played Jerry Lee Lewis in a national tour of the show “Million Dollar Quartet.”
“I love traveling around the country, sharing the stage with incredible people, and impacting the audience in ways I may never know.”
Micaela operates a graphic design studio in San Diego, Calif., working with global clients on brand development, identity design, packaging, print and environmental design. She’s garnered numerous industry awards for her work.
“I love that I chose an unconventional path of becoming a freelancer right after graduating from ONU. I’ve spent the past decade building a thriving design business – all while traveling to and working from over 60+ countries! The freedom to choose my hours, work from anywhere and wake up every day excited about what I do has been a dream come true.”
Elizabeth is a clarinet teacher for area schools in the Palm Beach County School District. She is also a freelance clarinetist and has her own clarinet studio. She is finishing her DMA at Arizona State University.
“I love performing and teaching! I enjoy seeing my students progress and express themselves through music. Playing in a professional orchestra has always been a lifelong dream of mine, and ONU has played a large part in making that dream possible.”
Anne is the general management associate at the National Artists Management Company in New York City where she works on Broadway shows. Previously she was the assistant general manager for NETworks Presentations working on over seven North American and international tours. After that she served as the company manager on the national tour of "The Sound of Music" playing 41 states during her two years on the road.
“What I love the most is that I am absolutely artistically fulfilled every day. I get to do what I’m good at – business and management – but I still get to look out onto Times Square from my office and be so involved with everything that goes on at the theatre. I love nothing more than being a part of the magic of Broadway and touring productions, from backstage or in an office.”
Shawn is a vocal music teacher at Cory-Rawson Local Schools in Rawson, Ohio, where he teaches K-4 general music, middle school choir and high school choir, and he also directs the school musicals and plays.
“I love sharing my passion for singing and music with others and watching their spark of love for music grow.”
Mary Beth most recently participated in the ensemble of the “Mean Girls” first national tour, covering the roles of Cady Heron, Gretchen Weiners and the Adult Women. She has performed extensively at regional theatres throughout the country, including the Paper Mill Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, and the Fulton Theatre.
“I love that my performing career has granted me the opportunity to visit friends and family across the country, work with Tony Award-winning directors and choreographers, and tell a story about authenticity and inclusion. It’s a joy doing what I love every day!”