College of Arts, Education & Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Three photos arranged in a collage depicting a pottery wheel, a painter paining a picture, and people viewing a wall of photographs.Three photos arranged in a collage depicting a person holding a flute, members of the Sound of Today Marching Band, and students singing in a choir.Three photos arranged in a collage depicting two students dancing on stage, several students in costume in a musical production, and a student in a grey suit perforning on stage in a musical production.

Art concentrations are offered in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, and art education

Music studies include performance, theory/composition, musical theatre, piano pedagogy, and music education

A variety of performance opportunities enhance studio-based studies in theatre and dance

VAPA programs are designed to develop your expertise, challenge your creativity, and fuel your passion for the arts!

Art concentrations are offered in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, and art education.

Music studies include performance, theory and composition, piano pedagogy, and music education.

Theater and dance offer a variety of performance opportunities to enhance studio-based studies.

To find out more about our wide array of programs, come visit us in Biedenharn Hall (ULM campus map) or contact VAPA at 318-342-3811.

Nicholas Bratcher, Director of the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts, is wearing a grey suit and a plaid tie.Dr. Nicholas Bratcher
Director
School of Visual and Performing Arts
bratcher@ulm.edu

 

 

 

Join us for Arts on the Bayou!

Arts on the Bayou is September 5 for Singers in grades 9-12, October 1 for Visual Art students in grades 9-12, and November 15 for instrumentalists in grades 9-12. Visit ulm.edu/artsonthebayou.com for registration and more information.

Recent VAPA News

ULM presents Kaleidoscope: A Global Holiday Celebration on Dec. 2

The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts is excited to announce "Kaleidoscope: A Global Holiday Celebration." The program is an immersive experience incorporating vocal and instrumental music, dance, and visual art. Kaleidoscope will take place in Brown Theatre, 4001 Desiard St. in Monroe on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:00 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 per person. ULM faculty and staff tickets are $15 per person with ID. ULM students are admitted for free with ID. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/tickets-kaleidoscope

ULM Wind Ensemble performs at historic Carnegie Hall

The ULM Wind Ensemble recently performed at the historic Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 24, 2025. The ULM Wind Ensemble was one of four featured performers in the grand finale of Manhattan Concert Productions' 2025 season, titled "Songs of Peace, Hope, and Unity."

ULM Foundation honors Sharon Griffith Turrentine for creation of $2 million super endowed chair

The University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation held a reception on April 9, 2025, to celebrate the creation of the Sharon Griffith Turrentine Super Endowed Chair in the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The $2 million endowment was made possible by a $1,000,000 generous donation from Sharon Griffith Turrentine and her husband, David Turrentine. The ULM Foundation added matching funds of $200,000 and submitted a competitive proposal to the Louisiana Board of Regents Sponsored Program for a match of $800,000. The endowment will provide funding for the expansion of educational opportunities in the School of Visual and Performing Arts.

•  Fight Song [mp3]

•  Alma Mater [mp3]

 

 

 

 


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