Colby Arts

Join the Lunder Institute for American Art for a special gathering that brings together participants from the 2024 and 2026 Lunder Institute @ cohorts, connecting the initiative's inaugural U.S.-based participants with its expandi ...

Join Luke Johnson, visiting assistant professor of art, for an afternoon of drop-in drawing in response to the exhibition "Alex Katz | Out of Sight." Inspired by Katz's working methods and motifs, participants will generate rapid ...

Join Linda Lopez, a Professor at the University of Arkansas and professional artist, for a hands-on afternoon of mosaic-making. Her mosaic pieces are currently on view in the Colby Museum exhibition "By Design: The World of Betsy ...

What does it mean to map a place? This workshop looks at the different ways we take notice of our environments and how we might abstract from those experiences to create personal maps.

The richness and drama of the nineteenth century open our season with “Journey to the Romantic Era.” Discover Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1 in E minor, a vibrant work that blends the grandeur of the French overture with bold tex ...

Enjoy the galleries through the lens of sound. A series of live hour-long performances in the museum feature local and regional musicians, curated by the Colby College Music department. This Baroque program highlights the expres ...

Zaccai Curtis is an acclaimed recording artist and producer, recently honored with the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz album.

Experience an evening of inventive rhythms, rich harmonies, and spirited improvisation as the Colby Jazz Band explores The Groove Continuum through works by influential jazz composers and arrangers. From the relaxed yet driving sw ...

Jenny O’Connell is a writer, outdoor guide, and environmental storyteller. Her writing explores themes of wildness, outdoor adventure, risk, and joy, and reimagines the way we are alive on the planet. Her career as an outdoor guid ...

From vibrant dances to moments of quiet reflection, the Colby Wind Ensemble journeys through rhythmic energy, cultural expression, and vivid storytelling. Anthony Barfield’s Here We Rest offers a powerful, contemplative centerpiec ...