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

Senior Thesis & Capstone 2025 | School of Visual and Performing Arts

Senior Thesis & Capstone 2025 | School of Visual and Performing Arts

The exhibition includes undergraduate presentations, featuring visual thesis projects by students in Endicott’s art therapy, graphic design, interior design, photography, performing arts, and studio art programs. These culminating projects demonstrate graduates’ accumulated skills in ways that emphasize critical analysis and professional application.

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Previous Exhibitions

For a full list of previous exhibitions.

The Art of Information: Student Infographic Exhibition

The Art of Information: Student Infographic Exhibition

Join us at the Spencer Gallery celebrating the incredible creativity and talent of our graphic arts students! This exhibition features a diverse array of artworks, including digital designs, illustrations, typography, and more, showcasing the innovative approaches and unique perspectives of our talented artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our students and experience the vibrant […]

Michèle Fandel Bonner's: The Herd

Michèle Fandel Bonner's: The Herd

Michèle Fandel Bonner’s The Herd transforms recycled clothing labels, linen, and cotton into a powerful commentary on the environmental and societal impact of fast fashion. The installation reimagines these discarded materials, exploring the connections between consumerism, identity, and waste. The clothing labels, once markers of individuality and status, now serve as a collective representation of […]

Student Invitational 2025

Student Invitational 2025

This exhibit showcases some of the finest works created by students in studio courses across a variety of disciplines, including ceramics, drawing, digital design, film, painting, photography, and printmaking. The subjects range from abstractions and architectural plans to landscapes, nudes, portraiture, and typography. The exhibition features contributions from courses in architecture, art therapy, graphic design, […]