Welcome.

The Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art facility located on a sloping site overlooking the ponds on the main campus of
Endicott College. The center supports a variety of arts studies and performance venues with facilities that include:

  • Rose Theater: A 250-seat performance hall with professional quality acoustics
  • Tia’s Theater: A 100-seat black box theater for drama, dance, technical theater workshops, and performances
  • The Heftler Visiting Artist Gallery, a museum-quality art gallery for visiting art exhibits, gallery talks, and community shows
  • The Spencer Presentation Gallery, a teaching gallery for Endicott students and a venue for important small works exhibits
  • Bilodeau Lounge/Student art gallery
  • Student and faculty lounges with facilities for public receptions
  • Environmentally friendly building design with a green-roof patio

Interested in the arts at Endicott College?
Learn more about the School of Visual & Performing Arts.

Current Exhibitions

New Faculty Show

New Faculty Show

We are thrilled to introduce our new dean, faculty and staff as they transition seamlessly into our vibrant community. Paige Williams, Dean, School of Visual & Performing ArtsAmanda Bittner, Assistant Professor of Studio Arts Eduardo Vivanco, Assistant Professor of Interior & Architecture StudiesGeorge Darrah, Assistant Professor of MusicTim Hansen, Gallery Director Join us in extending a […]

The Endicott Review: Artwork & Poetry

The Endicott Review: Artwork & Poetry

Explore the boundless creativity of Endicott College through The Endicott Review. Featuring captivating short stories, poems, essays, and artwork curated from our vibrant community of students, faculty, and alumni. Each page reflects diverse voices and perspectives that shape our rich creative landscape. Step into this world of artistic expression and be inspired.

Denise Emerson: Walking the Paths of My Ancestors

Denise Emerson: Walking the Paths of My Ancestors

In my current process, one or more historical photos are used to create digital compositions. The actual flat-stitch beaded bag photos are in color, and the original colors are maintained from the photo. The photos of women, mothers and babies are usually in black and white. Historical photos of Native Americans are a treasure trove […]

Eddie Stack: When Passions Collide

Eddie Stack: When Passions Collide

If you create something new everyday you will continue to get better. Create in any space you have with any materials you have. Many of the pieces you will see are created in my small city apartment and made with recycled materials. My art is inspired by my travels, my feelings and my experiences on […]

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Previous Exhibitions

For a full list of previous exhibitions.

New Faculty Show

New Faculty Show

We are thrilled to introduce our new dean, faculty and staff as they transition seamlessly into our vibrant community. Paige Williams, Dean, School of Visual & Performing ArtsAmanda Bittner, Assistant Professor of Studio Arts Eduardo Vivanco, Assistant Professor of Interior & Architecture StudiesGeorge Darrah, Assistant Professor of MusicTim Hansen, Gallery Director Join us in extending a […]

The Endicott Review: Artwork & Poetry

The Endicott Review: Artwork & Poetry

Explore the boundless creativity of Endicott College through The Endicott Review. Featuring captivating short stories, poems, essays, and artwork curated from our vibrant community of students, faculty, and alumni. Each page reflects diverse voices and perspectives that shape our rich creative landscape. Step into this world of artistic expression and be inspired.

Denise Emerson: Walking the Paths of My Ancestors

Denise Emerson: Walking the Paths of My Ancestors

In my current process, one or more historical photos are used to create digital compositions. The actual flat-stitch beaded bag photos are in color, and the original colors are maintained from the photo. The photos of women, mothers and babies are usually in black and white. Historical photos of Native Americans are a treasure trove […]