The Center for the Creative Arts offers students unique experiences in music, theatre, creative writing and visual art -- experiences that challenge the imagination and spur artistic creativity; experiences that last a lifetime.

Established in 1985 as a Center of Excellence, the Center for the Creative Arts is the only program of its kind in the state, offering students rare opportunities to work with nationally acclaimed faculty and guest artists in the preparation and study of the arts in a one-on-one environment.

The Center annually produces more than 100 quality arts activities by faculty and regional and internationally acclaimed guest artists who bring change in arts awareness and understanding. 

The Center for the Creative Arts is symbolic of the University's commitment to the enrichment of life, which can be realized only through an understanding and appreciation of the arts.

A $9.5 million music/mass communication building houses the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, greatly enhancing the quality of arts events presented there and serving as an aesthetically enjoyable venue for numerous other activities.  Completing the arts complex is the Trahern Fine Arts Building, which houses the departments of theatre and visual arts. 

Performances are held in the elegant European-style, 600-seat concert theatre of the Music/Mass Communication building and in the more intimate atmosphere of the 200-seat Trahern Theatre.