Fine Arts

Experience the Fine Arts at M State

Interested in the Fine Arts? Whether you're a student considering a career in the arts or a community member who enjoys music, visual arts, and the theatre, M State has opportunities for you on our Fergus Falls campus.

M State offers two Fine Arts degree programs:

The Art Transfer Pathway allows you to complete your Associate of Fine Arts degree at M State and transfer your credits directly to a designated Fine Arts degree program at one of the seven Minnesota State universities.

Our Associate of Fine Arts in Music offers both a vocal and instrumental focus. Graduates can transfer seamlessly into bachelor's degree fields in music-related programs.

M State also offers Theatre courses and live stage productions in which students can explore their passion for performance and technical theatre.

2024 Spring Semester Fine Arts Events:

Jenny Field Art Exhibit - January 10-March 8 (Beck Gallery) 

Alice Blessing Art Exhibit - January 10-May 4 (Waage Gallery) 

Alice Blessing and Jenny Field Artist Reception - January 25, 1-3 p.m., Legacy Hall 

HS Spring Play - March 1, 2, 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 7 & 10 at 2 p.m. (Waage Theater)

M State 50th Art Invitational - March 27-May 4 (Beck Gallery) 

Empty Bowls - Ceramics showcase with Salvation Army fundraiser & soup lunch, April 18 (Legacy Hall) 

Spring Combined Concert - Concert Band, Chamber Chorale, Concert Choir, Voice Ensemble, April 21, 1:30 p.m. (Waage & Legacy Hall)  

Music Department hosts MSHSL Section Contest - May 4 (campuswide)

Tickets are available at the door prior to each performance, or in advance at the Fergus Falls Campus Store and M State Tickets. The store is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and may be reached at 218.736.1556.

Music Department opportunities

Numerous M State Music Department opportunities are open to all M State students:

  • Chamber Chorale
  • Concert Band
  • Concert Choir
  • Jazz Band
  • Voice Ensemble

M State Fine Arts Tickets

Tickets are available at the door prior to each performance, or in advance at the Fergus Falls Campus Store and M State Tickets. The store is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and may be reached at 218.736.1556.