Arts & Culture

Student watching a performance by Squonks - sponsored by Purdue Convocations.

Mission: Our mission and purpose of supporting arts and culture at Purdue University is to foster a love of the arts, provide opportunities for students to express their creativity and create an open environment for the exploration of different cultures.

Purdue Bands performs during the annual Thrill on the Hill performance at Slayter Center for the Arts.

Students will: explore, express and foster their creative pursuits while experiencing a wide range of cultures in an open environment.

Competencies: Arts & Culture competencies

Student sharing traditions at Global fest

Awareness/Exploration

Arts and culture are essential to the daily lives of all Boilermakers. They help us express who we are, connect with others and make sense of the world around us. Through music, visual art, performance, storytelling and tradition, arts and culture foster creativity, spark conversation, preserve heritage and build community. They can shape how we think, feel and relate to each other

Opportunities

Purdue offers a wide range of opportunities to engage in the arts and culture, accessible to students from all disciplines. These opportunities span from traditional academic programs to enriching out-of-classroom experiences, allowing students to participate as their interests and schedules permit.

Student in Spiderman costume attending Spiderman performance by Purdue Convocations.

Engagement

Engagement goes beyond observation-it's about contributing, learning and growing through creative and cultural experiences.

Students participating in the 2023 NPHC Yard Show.

Outcomes

Purdue students are the beneficiaries of participating in the arts and culture in powerful ways. They develop creative thinking, communication and collaboration skills, while gaining confidence in self-expression. They build cultural awareness. foster a sense of community, enhance emotional well-being and lead to new career opportunities.

Level 1

Level 1 Arts & Culture Competencies
Awareness/Exploration	Opportunities	Engagement
Learn about and explore the various arts and cultural opportunities available at Purdue. Use resources to find arts and cultural events, groups, and spaces at Purdue	Passive Consumption Consider various events, activities and creative experiences; Explore arts and cultural areas of Purdue	Initial participation Identify areas of interest; Determine first steps in becoming a more active participant

Level 2

Level 2 Arts & Culture Competencies
Awareness/Exploration	Opportunities	Engagement
Continuous learning Explore specific opportunities that are new and intriguing	Intentional Consumption Make informed decisions based your on exploration; Narrow your focus based on areas of interest, Schedule participation	Develop skills Take action to use your background, experience and training to expand your skill levels

Level 3

Level 3 Arts & Culture Competencies
Awareness/Exploration	Opportunities	Engagement
Make a commitment to a specific area of interest Build a community based on area(s) of interest; Take deliberate steps to become involved	Immerse yourself Take intentional steps to engage in more specific areas of interest	Perfect skills Hone technical craft; Refine perceptual awareness; Be intentional in your meaning and communication; Become culturally and historically literate; Practice self-assessment

Beyond

Beyond Arts & Culture Competencies
Awareness/Exploration	Opportunities	Engagement
Purdue life-long opportunities in the arts Forge strong, long-lasting reciprocal relationships with arts organizations, schools, ensembles with specific focuses on music and the arts	Continue to learn Cultivate a mindset of curiosity; Establish structured, self-directed habits	Be proactive Develop skills; Utilize community resources; Build your own community; Be an advocate