Williams Center for the Arts

Our home is your home — for the evening, for the season, for four years as a student. The Williams Center of the Arts is a true gem of the Arts at Lafayette College—and at the forefront of the arts in the region.

Williams Center for the Arts, located on College Hill, is home to the Performance Series, Williams Center Gallery, Kirby Art Study Center, Music Department, and Art History.

Our intimate, nearly 400-seat theater means every seat is the best seat in the house. Located on the beautiful Lafayette College campus at 317 Hamilton Street, Williams Center for the Arts is just minutes from Routes 78, 22, and 33, and an easy drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Bucks County, and the Poconos. Free parking is available at the adjacent parking deck.

Our unique relationship with Lafayette College is characterized by a constant flow of ideas between the Williams Center family (audiences and visiting artists included) and the scholarly community. Pushing each other to act boldly, take creative risks, and do great things.

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EXPLORE THE 2024/25 PERFORMANCE SERIES SEASON

UPCOMING EVENTS.

May 29 - 29

Lehigh Valley Arts + Culture 2025 | The Power of the Arts

Join us for the second annual Lehigh Valley Arts + Culture convening, where arts, business, government, education, and funding leaders unite for an engaging day of research insights, networking, and generative conversation.

GET INVOLVED.

GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY ARTS+CULTURE PATRON SURVEY

TAKE PART. MAKE AN IMPACT.

Every voice shapes the Lehigh Valley arts scene— especially yours. This survey aims to capture a clear picture of why people across the Greater Lehigh Valley do—or don’t—attend arts and cultural events. By gathering anonymous insights on motivations, barriers, and preferences, LVACA and partner organizations can tailor programs, pricing, outreach, and accessibility to better serve the entire community. Your feedback becomes a road map for more vibrant, inclusive, and engaging arts experiences throughout the region.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY.

EXPLORE OUR GALLERIES.

Compendium: Small Works II Juried Exhibition

COMING UP

Grossman Gallery | June 25-July 27 SUMMER 2025 - ArtsQuest Residency Guest Juror, Rico Reyes The annual Compendium exhibitions are designed to highlight the thriving art community of the Lehigh Valley and region, and to showcase the diverse array of multidisciplinary artists who reside there.

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.

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