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At the College of Fine Arts, our vision is to inspire creativity and collaboration at the intersection of tradition and innovation. Together, we’re creating the next generation of creative leaders and championing the value of the arts as essential for learning and living in a global society.

Classical & Contemporary Dance

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Design

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Fashion Merchandising

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Music

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Theatre

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Career Preparation

You’ll be prepared for any endeavor you pursue and for life as a globally minded, creative world-changer.

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Fine Arts News

Charles Freeman Named President-Elect of International Textile and Apparel Association
We are proud to announce that Charles Freeman, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Fashion Merchandising, has been named president-elect of the Internat...

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Meghan Bailey ’25 performing at the Carmel Dance Festival.
Meghan Bailey ’25 Finds Mentorship, Opportunity at the Carmel Dance Festival
For Meghan Bailey ’25, an Andrews Scholar in the John V. Roach Honors College, dance is not just movement — it’s a transformative journey that h...

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Michael Skinner at the lighting console
Lighting the Stage: Celebrating Michael Skinner’s 31-Year Career
The first time Michael Skinner stepped into the theatre, he said it felt like home. After 31 years in TCU’s Department of Theatre, he is retiring an...

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Corey Trahan performing on stage in a black suit.
Corey Trahan Takes on International Stages in Japan and Italy this Summer  
Corey Trahan, director of the opera studio and instructor II of voice, has been chosen to join the esteemed faculty at the Tokyo Opera Studio in Japan...

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Photo of two dresses from the Historic Costume Collection. The dress in the foreground is purple with sequins, while the dress in the background is yellow with a matching silk scarf draped around the mannequin.
The Lasting Influence of “The Great Gatsby” on Fashion
As “The Great Gatsby” marks its 100th anniversary, the Roaring Twenties remain a defining era in fashion history. From flapper dresses to Art Deco...

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A group of theatre students performing on stage in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU for the 2025 Fine Arts Gala.
Empowering the Arts at TCU: The BOV’s Legacy Under Michael Mullins’ Leadership

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