Since 1983, the Williams Center for the Arts has hosted the finest performers in classical and world music, jazz, dance, theater, and more.

Our 2010–2011 season features 20+ performances by world-class artists in a wide range of genres. Artists frequently offer pre-concert discussions, master classes, and workshops.

In addition to the regular season schedule of four subscription series, the Williams Center presents special performances and programs.

The Williams Center Gallery offers major exhibitions during the academic year, often in collaboration and consultation with the Performance Series, Department of Art, and other campus offices.

It also presents workshops, a Brown Bag lecture series, and other special events, and serves as both a resource for art students and a destination for the campus and surrounding community.

College Theater features mainstage and black box productions in a range of styles and genres, directed by theater faculty and students, along with guest artists.

The Department of Music presents mainstage concerts by its six major ensembles, along with faculty and student recitals throughout the year.

The student-led Arts Society presents a variety of programs and events, open to all students, to complement programming at the Williams Center and to advance the presence of the fine and performing arts on campus.

Friends of the Williams Center, founded in 1999, is a group of some 300 performing arts enthusiasts from the Lehigh Valley and beyond who provide essential funding support and enjoy private concerts and other events.

An advisory council of 18 has representatives from the community, alumni, and Lafayette faculty and staff.

The Williams Center for the Arts is a member of the Lehigh Valley Arts Council.