Fine Arts
Experience the Fine Arts at M State
Interested in the Fine Arts? Whether you're a student considering a career in the arts or a community member who enjoys music, visual arts, and the theatre, M State has opportunities for you on our Fergus Falls campus.
M State offers two Fine Arts degree programs:
The Art Transfer Pathway allows you to complete your Associate of Fine Arts degree at M State and transfer your credits directly to a designated Fine Arts degree program at one of the seven Minnesota State universities.
Our Associate of Fine Arts in Music offers both a vocal and instrumental focus. Graduates can transfer seamlessly into bachelor's degree fields in music-related programs.
M State also offers Theatre courses and live stage productions in which students can explore their passion for performance and technical theatre.
2024 Spring Semester Fine Arts Events:
Jenny Field Art Exhibit - January 10-March 8 (Beck Gallery)
Alice Blessing Art Exhibit - January 10-May 4 (Waage Gallery)
Alice Blessing and Jenny Field Artist Reception - January 25, 1-3 p.m., Legacy Hall
HS Spring Play - March 1, 2, 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 7 & 10 at 2 p.m. (Waage Theater)
M State 50th Art Invitational - March 27-May 4 (Beck Gallery)
Empty Bowls - Ceramics showcase with Salvation Army fundraiser & soup lunch, April 18 (Legacy Hall)
Spring Combined Concert - Concert Band, Chamber Chorale, Concert Choir, Voice Ensemble, April 21, 1:30 p.m. (Waage & Legacy Hall)
Music Department hosts MSHSL Section Contest - May 4 (campuswide)
Tickets are available at the door prior to each performance, or in advance at the Fergus Falls Campus Store and M State Tickets. The store is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and may be reached at 218.736.1556.
Music Department opportunities
Numerous M State Music Department opportunities are open to all M State students:
- Chamber Chorale
- Concert Band
- Concert Choir
- Jazz Band
- Voice Ensemble
M State Fine Arts Tickets
Tickets are available at the door prior to each performance, or in advance at the Fergus Falls Campus Store and M State Tickets. The store is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and may be reached at 218.736.1556.
Our permanent art collection
The M State Fergus Falls campus is home to a permanent collection of creative works by more than 20 artists. Learn more, and take a self-guided virtual tour of the collection, at the Fergus Area College Foundation website, ineveryseason.facfmstate.org.