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Paul V. Galvin Fine Arts Center

A place for creativity and culture

The fine arts center is home to the visual art, music, theater, communications, and digital media programs, as well as performances and exhibitions.

About the Galvin Fine Arts Center

Cultivate your passion for the arts in a vibrant and supportive environment. Experience visual art, music, theatre, and digital media performances. Attend music or theater productions in the Allaert Auditorium and intimate recitals in Madsen Hall. Admire contemporary art installations featuring local and national artists at the Catich and Morrissey Galleries.

Galvin Fine Arts Center features and amenities

Experience theaters, art galleries, rehearsal spaces, and studios designed to enhance your talents.

Allaert Auditorium

Serves as the main stage venue with approximately 1,000 seats

Madsen Hall

Seats 110 and is an ideal space for recitals and chamber music concerts

Studio Theatre

This space, which seats 75 people, is used for more intimate shows and experiences

Catich Gallery

Hosts contemporary art exhibits and the annual Senior Honors Student Exhibition

Morrissey Gallery

Offers a unique exhibition opportunity to local and regional artists

Who uses the Galvin Fine Arts Center?

The Galvin Fine Arts Center offers diverse opportunities for St. Ambrose University students to explore and develop their artistic skills. From classes to rehearsals and gallery exhibitions, students engage with the center’s facilities to cultivate creativity and collaboration with peers and faculty.

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