Ever felt the creative energy hum in the air? That’s what you’ll find at the Drew Fine Arts Center. Right here in front of us stands a hub for artistic expression at Hamline University. This isn’t just any building it’s a vibrant center of learning and creation.
The Drew Fine Arts Center boasts a 2000 square foot painting studio. Imagine the sunlight streaming through nearly 1000 square feet of north-facing windows. Artists young and old hone their skills here. They experiment with color and form. Next door is the printmaking studio. It houses some of the finest intaglio equipment around.
But the Drew Fine Arts Center is more than just studios. It’s home to the art history department’s slide library. This incredible collection houses 80000 slides. Think of the stories those images hold the evolution of artistic styles. The sheer volume of art history packed into one place.
Within its walls you’ll also discover the Anne Simley Theatre. This state-of-the-art facility seats nearly 300. Student actors and technicians create magic here. Five shows a year are put on. There’s also a theatre and film festival and even dance ensemble performances. The theater itself has shop space for set building costumes and lighting.
And if all that isn’t enough the Soeffker Gallery showcases an impressive permanent collection. It also hosts prestigious touring exhibits. The Drew Fine Arts Center truly is a multi-faceted gem a place where creativity thrives. It’s a place where history lives and where new artistic visions are born. A place where students are prepared to apply the creative process to the arts and beyond. A place you won’t soon forget.