Seeing America in Scale
Submit your work to an exhibition of humongous photography!
Deadline: April 30.
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AU Arts
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
AU Arts
Since opening its doors in 2005, the Katzen Arts Center at American University has served as a vibrant hub for the visual and performing arts in Washington, DC. This year marks two decades of innovation, collaboration, and creativity, showcasing the work of students, faculty, and renowned artists from around the world across the Departments of Art and Performing Arts and the AU Museum.
Upcoming Events
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Visiting Artists Series:
Soledad Salamé
April 9, 6 p.m.
Katzen 201
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American University Chamber Singers
The Displaced
April 11, 8 p.m. and April 12, 3 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$15, free for AU students -
DANCEWORKS 2026
April 17-18, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$15, free for AU students -
American University Chorus
Between Stone and Sky
April 18, 7:30 p.m. and April 19, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$15, free for AU students -
On View AU at Museum:
The Magical World of Joan Danziger
Ravens: Spirits of the Sky
Humanist Touch: Works from the Weber Collection
Opening April 18:
If That Makes Sense: MFA Thesis Exhibition
Out of Green Mansions: The Woodblock Prints of Sandy Walker
About
The arts have a prominent role at American University. Rotating exhibitions at the AU Museum in the state-of-the-art Katzen Arts Center emphasize regional, national, and international contemporary art. The Department of Performing Arts, comprised of Arts Management, Audio Technology, Dance, Music, and Theatre/Musical Theatre, provides dynamic, connected, expressive, and fulfilling experiences for all of our majors, minors, and participating students. The Department of Art encompasses Studio Art, Art History, and Graphic Design.
To stay up-to-date on performances, exhibitions, and events, join the AU Arts mailing list and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. Questions? Call 202-885-ARTS or email us.
Students perform in DANCEWORKS 2023. Photo credit: Justin Williams/Unifyed Visuals
Student actress in Lost Girl. Photo credit: Dylan Singleton
Cellists play in AU's Symphonic Orchestra. Photo credit: Elena Zimmerman
AU Studio Art MFA alum Julia Zhang works on her capstone in her studio.
Student actors perform in Cabaret. Photo credit: Dylan Singleton
Audio Technology students learn to record music using state-of-the-art equipment. Photo credit: Ethan Kauffman
