College of the Arts
Creative, innovative, and student centered
At Valdosta State University, you’re not just a member of the audience; you take center stage in the College of the Arts. Create, perform, design, and dance while cultivating the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career. Join our vibrant and creative community where, in a short amount of time, you will become an active participant in performances, gallery shows, lectures, critiques, art and design, recitals, and more. Whether you want to create a masterpiece, sing in a full opera, or find someone to collaborate with on an independent documentary, the College of the Arts has qualified and award-winning faculty to mentor you on the way to your college degree. Explore your artistic passion and end your college search here.
Our Programs
Come see where your creativity will thrive
The College of the Arts at Valdosta State University encompasses the Department of Art & Design, the Department of Communication Arts, and the Department of Music. This organization unites the disciplines of visual arts, communication arts, and performing arts within a single academic unit that holds a longstanding and ongoing commitment to inspiring creativity and enriching the cultural heartbeat of both our campus and our community.
Box Office & Tickets
The College of the Arts brings Broadway to Brookwood Drive year-round. The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and VSU Opera add to the excitement with nearly a dozen performances each year.
VSU Theatre Season
The Valdosta State Theatre program offers dramas, musicals, dance and comedies year round for faculty, staff, students, and the community.
Dedo Maranville Fine arts gallery
Showcases the best of student and faculty art and design, with multiple installations each year, including the annual senior and faculty exhibitions.