College of Visual and Performing Arts
Inspire the world
The College of Visual and Performing Arts is a vibrant community full of artists, performers, designers, technicians, composers, and historians—all with a common goal of sharing their talents with the world.
departments and schools
Fuel your passion
Your talents are uniquely yours. We’re here to help you realize them, hone them, and share them. Every artist deserves the opportunity to come into their own, and that’s what you’ll find here as we encourage, empower, and support you throughout your arts education.
Discover your future.
Join Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday, November 7 for Academic Visit Day. Explore programs across eight colleges and schools, chat with faculty and current students, and learn what it means to be a part of the Herd.
College newsletter
Celebrating our success in the arts.
Expressions—the College of Visual and Performing Arts newsletter—celebrates our student, faculty, staff, and alumni successes.
Mastodons are social creatures
The College of Visual and Performing Arts is always buzzing with activity. Take a look and see what’s going on.
featureD Alum
Success is yours for the making.
Since 2017, Brady Schrock, B.A. ’16, has worked at the Shanghai Disney Resort in China, having portrayed Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean, among other characters.
community arts academy
An arts education for every age.
The Community Arts Academy offers year-round opportunities for children in grades pre-K through 12. Our dedicated instructors provide art, music, theatre, and dance classes in both group and private settings.
