Culture On Campus
Our small campus is alive with culture and arts! You don't have to leave NU to experience a goldmine of cultural opportunities.
Castellani Art Museum
The Castellani Arm Museum (CAM), located in the center of campus, showcases curated, rotating exhibitions as well as several permanent collections of art dedicated to honoring and exploring the artistic and historical traditions of the diverse Niagara region.
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Leary Theatre
The Leary Theatre, in the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, produces a full season of shows each year. This stunning theater supports our B.F.A. programs and stages professional productions ranging from classical to contemporary, providing something for all tastes.
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Campus Library
Libraries have long been one of the most valuable community assets. The NU Library continues that tradition, offering research materials, resources, and collections curated for the curious and intrepid Purple Eagle student body.
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Western New York and the Niagara Region are teeming with rich cultural experiences and history. If you're able to venture off-campus, even more opportunity awaits!
AKG Art Museum
The Albright Knox Gallery Art Gallery, located just down the road in Buffalo, NY, is an exceptional hub of artistic and creative energy located in one of the oldest art museums in the country. View works by some of the most famous and revered artists throughout history, and of today.
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Artpark amphitheater, located in Lewiston, NY, is where art, nature and culture fuse into unforgettable experiences. Sitting right at the edge of the Niagara gorge, Artpark hosts a summer concert series featuring an impossibly broad array of talent, style, genre and media. This cultural gem is a can’t-miss for NU students!
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Shea’s, located in downtown Buffalo, NY, includes three theaters who share a mission of bringing the best live performances through touring productions and local collaborations to Western New York. Featuring a full season of Broadway shows as well as many professional local productions, there is always something new on stage at Shea’s!
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