The Arts at Cal Lutheran
This is where creativity comes alive.
The visual and performing arts have been a vital part of Cal Lutheran since our university was founded in 1959. We continue to champion the arts by presenting and promoting cultural and educational programs on and around our Thousand Oaks campus.
Learn about our upcoming arts events at Cal Lutheran with information on how to attend.
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Music & Ensembles
Theatre & Dance
Galleries & Collections
Student Ensembles
Our performance ensembles are open to all students by audition. These include:
- Cal Lutheran Choir
- Cielo (treble choir)
- University Symphony
- Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Improvisation Ensemble
- Mariachi Ensemble
Areté Vocal Ensemble
Areté is an innovative professional ensemble of vocal artists based in Thousand Oaks, California.
Their vocal and choral repertoire includes works from all periods of music history, with special attention given to contemporary, ethnic, experimental, improvisatory, and "cross-over" music.
Upcoming Events
Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival
Established in 1997, the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company puts on two outdoor stagings of the Bard's plays each summer.
As Cal Lutheran's professional theater company, it also runs a wide variety of educational programs for K-12 and college students.
Theatre & Dance Productions
Students participate in several major productions each year, including musicals, original films, dance, improvisational theatre, and the Black Box Studio Theatre series.
If you love straight-up comedy, check out the CLU Improv troupe, which performs in the Preus-Brandt Forum every other week.
Upcoming Events
Kwan Fong Gallery of Art & Culture
Year Opened: 2003
Location: Soiland Humanities Center
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Situated in the Soiland Humanities Center, the Kwan Fong Gallery hosts a variety of events and exhibitions showcasing nationally recognized artists as well as Cal Lutheran faculty and students.
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art
Year Opened: 2011
Location: East of William Rolland Stadium
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Located next to William Rolland Stadium, this gallery features several exhibits throughout the year, typically alongside lectures by art faculty, foreign language tours, and parallel educational events.
William Rolland Art Center
Year Opened: 2017
Location: West of William Rolland Stadium
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Modern visual arts spaces for painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and sculpture. Includes video and audio editing suites, virtual reality and video production studio, and display gallery of student work.
Digital Collections
Year Opened: 2021
Location: Online
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Deeper insights into Cal Lutheran's robust art collections from around the globe. Features works from Western America, Ancient America, Papua New Guinea, and even a few favorites of Cal Lutheran faculty.