The arts at MIT are rooted in experimentation, risk-taking, and imaginative problem-solving.
~65% of first-year students in the last decade have been active in the arts
An outstanding and growing public art collection of more than 50 works
MIT has the oldest architecture program in the United States, established in 1865
Resources & Opportunities
For Students
Find extra-curricular arts classes, exhibition space, mentorship, makerspace, performance groups, funding for your projects, and much more
For Faculty
Support for creative projects, visiting artist collaborations, teaching cross-disciplinary classes, and conducting research
For Staff
Free and discounted tickets to MIT arts events and exhibitions on and off campus, hands-on arts classes, and opportunities to connect with other art enthusiasts
For Alumni
Stay connected to the arts at MIT after graduation
For Everyone
Sign up for a weekly email with a digest of announcements about the arts from across the Institute
Campus Visitors
Information about the 50+ works in MIT’s public art collection, exhibitions open to the public, and a large variety of events and performances throughout the year
Explore the MIT Arts Ecosystem
Academics
Pursue a major, minor, concentration, or graduate degree in the arts
Communities
Join a community of like-minded art enthusiasts and creative practitioners
Experience Art
Explore the galleries, exhibition spaces, museum, and public art on the MIT campus
Make Art
Acquire funding, tools, training, and space to create
Visit Campus
Art events, exhibitions, and performances available to the public at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Attend an Event
Find arts events happening in the area
