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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

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 […]

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Previous Exhibitions

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Luba Lukova: Designing Justice

Luba Lukova: Designing Justice

Luba Lukova’s work is known for its striking simplicity and powerful social commentary. Through minimal use of line, color, and text, her designs communicate essential themes of humanity and justice. Notable pieces from her Designing Justice portfolio, including “I Have a Dream,” “Peace,” and “Income Gap,” have earned her recognition in esteemed collections such as MoMA and […]

Express Yourself “Exyo Planet”

Express Yourself “Exyo Planet”

Welcome to Express Yourself, where art becomes a pathway to healing and growth for young individuals facing mental and behavioral health challenges. Through activities like painting, music, dance, and theater, they uncover inner strength and build deeper connections with others, fostering both emotional healing and personal growth. This year’s show imagines EXYO Planet, an ideal […]

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 […]