UM College of the Arts and Media

10/01/2026

RSVP now! This show is going to fill up fast! All patrons must RSVP ahead of time. Join the UM Dance Program in collaboration with the Montana Museum of Art and Culture for Dance on Location!

Experience an evening where dance and visual art intersect. Join us for original choreography from the UM Dance Program inspired by the collection, featuring works created in conversation with the art of Morton Levin.

Please RSVP at umt.edu/montanamuseum.
Suggested $10 cash donation at the door.

Thursday October 15 and Friday October 16, 2026, at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Photo by Kerrigan Edwards Photography

10/01/2026

🌌 The Missoulian covers our production of "Almost, Maine" — opening TONIGHT and running through Oct. 11!

Don't miss this "kaleidoscope of love" and a powerhouse showcase of our student actors' and designers' talents. Tickets and more information at umt.edu/season!

https://missoulian.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/theatre/article_405bd277-0b34-43c6-89b5-e3ef3b70fe08.html -source=home-top-story

In a performance of “Almost, Maine,” by John Cariani, presented by the University of Montana, each student has taken on two to three characters.

09/30/2026

For more than four decades, Denley Loge has returned to the University of Montana Homecoming Parade with his trombone in hand. He has marched, played and, more recently, ridden with the UM Alumni Band — part of a longstanding tradition that turns a familiar route through downtown Missoula into a rolling reunion.

Read the full feature on how this Griz alum continues making music in Missoula: https://bit.ly/logeband

See Denley, the alumni band and rest of the 2026 UM Homecoming parade this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. in downtown Missoula!

09/25/2026

09/16/2026

🎉 Good times, great art — a phenomenal cause!

We hope you’ll join us Thursday evening at Missoula College for a special celebration of our vibrant arts community featuring performances by local ensembles and artists. Also: a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar & more!

Every ticket sold supports the work of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture.

👉 Head to umt.edu/montana-museum for more information and a link to purchase tickets.

09/02/2026

🎶 Faculty Showcase Recital 🎶

Join the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance for an evening of exceptional performance!

📅 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
📍 Music Recital Hall

Experience the remarkable musicianship of the College of the Arts and Media’s music faculty. Don’t miss this celebration of talent and artistry!

09/02/2026

Join the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance in this special collaboration with the Montana Museum of Art and Culture!

UM School of Music UM School of Theatre and Dance

RSVP now! This show is going to fill up fast! All patrons must RSVP ahead of time.

Join the UM Dance Program in collaboration with the Montana Museum Art&Culture for
Dance on Location!

Experience an evening where dance and visual art intersect. Join us for original choreography from the UM Dance Program inspired by the collection, featuring works created in conversation with the art of Morton Levin.

Guest Artist choreography by Isabela and josephine caringi :)

Please RSVP at the link in our bio. Suggested $10 cash donation at the door.

October 15 and 16, 2026, at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture
Thursday and Friday at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Photo by Kerrigan Edwards Kerrigan Edwards

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Ronnie Avansino, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology and serving as the College of the Arts and Media’s Graduation Convocation keynote speaker.

Be sure to follow the link to learn more about Ronnie; she’s going places.

Cue the lights, set the stage and take a look behind the scenes of Ronnie Avansino, a University of Montana senior about to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology from UM’s College of the Arts and Media.

04/29/2026

The School of Theatre and Dance celebrates significant interdisciplinary accomplishments by its students and faculty in collaboration with the Franke Global Leadership Initiative.

Following the presentation of their GLI Capstone Project, KNOW FEAR, at UMCUR, Morgan Davis, Barrett Clement, Sophie Sproull, Fiona Carson, Cosley Bruno, and Penny Meredyk, in collaboration with faculty mentor Mark Plonsky, were awarded top honors, receiving the Best Capstone Project award.

Congratulations, UM School of Theatre and Dance students and Professor Plonsky!