College of Fine Arts

Find Your Passion

The College of Fine Arts at Millikin University allows future artists, performers, musicians and more to practice and grow their talents through nationally renowned programs and real-world experiences. Millikin’s campus is alive with concerts, theatre, art exhibitions and countless opportunities for College of Fine Arts students to showcase their talents and grow into their careers.

Schools & Departments

School of Art & Creative Media

The School of Art & Creative Media unites Millikin University's distinguished Art Department with the rapidly expanding Arts Technology and Administration Department. Our multidisciplinary approach gives students the benefits of traditional artistic practice across several mediums and the skills to craft creative media projects using innovative technologies.
School of Music

Dreams and reality live side by side as you learn, grow and develop your musical talents and learn about all areas of the music industry.
School of Theatre & Dance

Pursue your theatrical passions in our nationally recognized program where individualized attention is the norm.

StudentSpotlight

The School of Theatre & Dance offers many unique opportunities to understand the landscape of the industry. With multiple productions, new equipment and a state-of-the-art Center for Theatre & Dance, these resources helped student Stark Winter prepare for the growing field of lighting design.
See the ArtsCome Alive

Discover upcoming arts, dance and music events at Millikin. Arts at Millikin is a monthly newsletter that helps you stay up-to-date with compelling news and lively events scheduled across all programs and venues at Millikin.

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Performing & Fine Arts Facilities

From the $29 million Center for Theatre & Dance housing our nationally recognized programs to the 1,903-seat Kirkland Auditorium where our mainstage productions shine — from Perkinson Music Center, the home to the only all-Steinway school in Illinois, to Millikin’s retail art gallery Blue Connection, our students perform their passions in innovative, real-world spaces starting on day one.
- Center for Theatre & Dance
  
  Innovative, state-of-the-art facility that houses all areas within the nationally recognized School of Theatre & Dance.
- Kirkland Auditorium
  
  As a long-standing staple of Millikin’s campus, Kirkland houses an auditorium that seats 1,903, music and choral facilities, lecture halls, art galleries and workspaces.
- Kaeuper Hall
  
  This 167-seat auditorium was recently renovated to enhance recitals, instrumental and vocal performances and small-scale concerts.
- Virginia Rogers Theatre
  
  Located within the CTD, this 260-seat flexible theatre features an orchestra pit, balcony, and tech gallery with a tension wire grid.
- Albert Taylor Theatre
  
  Located in Shilling Hall, this proscenium theatre is ideal for intimate plays, productions and musicals.
- Blue Connection and BC Studios
  
  Millikin’s student-run retail art gallery is located in the Madden Arts Center in Downtown Decatur.
- Perkinson Music Center
  
  Featuring the only all-Steinway school in Illinois and a recording studio, Perkinson Music Center is where musicians and vocalists learn, practice and record their music.
- Studio Gallery
  
  Art students use this multi-functional space for everything from critiques, exhibits and shows judged by visiting artists.
- Media Arts Center
  
  Located in the University Commons, this technology-rich space serves as a hub for students combining media and creativity with industry-relevant technology.
- Perkinson & Lower Gallery
  
  Perkinson Gallery and Lower Gallery are located within Kirkland Fine Arts Center and feature art from students artists to traveling shows from across the country.
- Millitrax
  
  Millitrax Recording Studio, located in Perkinson Music Center, serves as the home for Millikin's student operated recording companies and allows students to explore mixing and mastering like the professionals.