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Arts and Culture

Enjoy the Arts at UD

Catch a play by the University of Dayton theatre department. Attend a visiting artist lecture. Take part in a visual arts workshop. Perform before 2,000 people on the Schuster Center stage in downtown Dayton as part of the annual Celebration of the Arts. The opportunities to delve into the arts at UD are as varied as the arts themselves. 

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Spotlighting the Arts
students walking through ArtStreet

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If you want a truly immersive experience, ArtStreet is an innovative learning and living arts complex located in the midst of the student neighborhood. With housing for juniors and seniors of all majors, ArtStreet combines distinctive living spaces with multi-purpose studios open to the entire University of Dayton community. You'll discover a recording studio, Flyer Radio and even a café to refuel your creative process.

aerial view of the Roger Glass Center for the Arts

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Opening in 2024, the Roger Glass Center for the Arts is the first building at UD dedicated to visual and performing arts. Located at the southeast corner of Main and Stewart streets, the center will elevate the arts on campus and provide greater connection with the Dayton community through art.
exterior photo of The Hub Powered by PNC Bank

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Take a class at The Hub Powered by PNC Bank, which is housed at the Dayton Arcade — a historic landmark built in 1906 and located in the heart of Downtown Dayton. The Flyer bus, operated by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, provides free transportation from campus to downtown Dayton. Visit the Index Gallery while you're there!
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Students perform at the Schuster Center during the annual Celebration of the Arts.
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A Passion for Performance

Luke's Story
As a music therapy major, Luke de Villiers used his passion for music to help people live better lives. In this video, Luke shares his experience performing in the state-of-the-art Concert Hall and the versatile Experimental Theatre at the new Roger Glass Center for the Arts.
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Taking Center Stage

Kate's Story

Kate’s capstone isn’t just a performance. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the friendships that shaped
her UD experience. Kate sees dance as way to share emotions, tell stories and build community.

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From UD to LA

Ky'ree's Story

Creating TV shows, producing a documentary and networking with Flyer alumni in Hollywood are just a few of the hands-on learning opportunities that Ky’ree McCray-Brown enjoyed at UD. See how UD's Flyer TV community helped Ky'ree build lifelong friendships and launch his career.