Department of Fine and Performing Arts

Join our engaging and immersive environment for the preparation of leaders in art, music and theatre.

Northwest grads are successful when it comes to the arts and working in their industry. This vibrant community of creatives makes its way to Broadway, plays and conducts beautiful music, and inspires the world with original artwork.


Degree options in Fine and Performing Arts

Degree options in Fine and Performing Arts

Bachelor’s: Choose from concentrations in Art: Studio, Graphic Design, Music, Theatre Education and more.

Find the ideal major to express your creative mind.

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Take your next steps

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It's FAFSA Time!

It's FAFSA Time!

Most Bearcats receive some form of scholarship or need-based aid after filing the FAFSA, making their educational goals more attainable. The 2025-26 FAFSA is officially open – apply today!

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12
shows produced by Theatre Northwest annually
175+
members in the Bearcat Marching Band
Three
food shaped buildings

Music Scholarships

Apply for a music scholarship even if you are not a music major.

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Theatre Scholarships

Theatre scholarships at Northwest are awarded annually to New First-Year Theatre Majors (including Transfer students) and Returning Theatre Majors and Minors.

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Student Spotlight

I chose Northwest because it has a solid music education program that was small enough for me to be able to build relationships with professors and not get lost in the crowd.

Titus Weinzierl
Belton, Mo. // Instrumental Music Education Major

Titus Weinzierl

Student Organizations Spotlight

With 17 student organizations within Fine and Performing Arts, there are many opportunities to connect with other students who share your passion.

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Student Organizations Spotlight

Facilities

The Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts, Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building and the Fire Arts Building provide students classrooms, studios, and rehearsal halls, galleries and theaters.

Learn more about the facilities

Facilities

Bearcat Marching Band

The musical pride of Northwest is a family all its own, with section hangouts and food parties. Join the 150+ members that bring the vibe on game days. 

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Bearcat Marching Band

Alpha Psi Omega

A national honor society for theatre majors. A highlight for this group is an annual touring children’s show that donates the proceeds to a local charity.

Alpha Psi Omega

Clay Club

The Clay Club is a student organization for ceramics students who are intermediate and advanced level students. It also allows ceramics students to sell their works to offset tuition and/or art materials costs.

Clay Club

Instrumental Ensembles

Instrumental ensembles include the Bearcat Marching Band, Bearcat Pep Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Jazz Ensemble and chamber ensembles.

Instrumental Ensembles

Calendar of Events

Contact

Olive DeLuce Fine & Performing Arts Building
660.562.1326
fparts@cp55586.com

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