Events & Academic Calendar
This page lists all public performances, exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and academic milestones for the current term. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Most ticketed events are free with a valid ACAPA student or faculty ID. For venue directions and accessibility information, see Campus Venues below.
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Questions? Contact the Office of College Relations at (802) 555-0174.
Upcoming Events — Spring 2025
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 28 | 6:00 PM |
Senior BFA Exhibition: Works in Progress and Final Presentations
Visual Arts Graduating seniors in Painting, Sculpture, Photography, and Printmaking present capstone works. Opening reception with artists in attendance. Exhibition continues through April 10. |
Hargrove Pavilion Gallery | Free |
| Thu, Apr 3 | 7:30 PM |
Chamber Music Series: Program IV — Late Romantic Works
Music ACAPA faculty and advanced student ensembles perform works by Brahms, Dvořák, and Fauré. Includes the Eastbridge String Quartet's final performance of the season. Pre-concert talk at 6:45 PM. |
Winslow Recital Hall | Free / $8 public |
| Wed, Apr 9 | 8:00 PM |
Theater Department Presents: The Waverly Crossing
Theater World premiere of a new play by ACAPA MFA Playwriting candidate Denise Alholm. Directed by Prof. Raymond Tsou. Additional performances Apr 10, 11, 16, 17, 18. Contains mature themes; recommended for ages 16+. |
Caldwell Black Box Theater | Free / $5 public |
| Fri, Apr 18 – Sat, Apr 26 | Various |
Spring Showcase 2025
Visual Arts
Music
Theater ACAPA's signature annual event featuring work from all departments: Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Film & Media Arts. Nine days of performances, exhibitions, screenings, and open studios. Full schedule at the Spring Showcase page. Ticketed performances require advance reservation. |
Hargrove Pavilion & Campus-Wide | Varies |
| Thu, Apr 24 | 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM |
MFA Thesis Film Screenings
Film Annual showcase of short and feature-length thesis films by graduating MFA candidates in Film & Media Arts. Program A (5:00 PM): documentary and experimental shorts. Program B (8:00 PM): narrative shorts and feature excerpts. Q&A with filmmakers follows each screening. Total runtime approx. 90 min per program. |
Crandall Cinema | Free |
| Sat, May 10 | 10:00 AM |
Commencement Ceremony 2025
Commencement ACAPA's 78th Annual Commencement Ceremony. Conferral of BFA, MFA, and BM degrees. Keynote address by distinguished alumna and choreographer Miriam Caldwell-Reyes (BFA Dance, 1993). Reception to follow on the East Lawn. Guests are encouraged to register in advance; seating is limited under the main pavilion. |
Eastbridge Commons | Free (register) |
* Times and locations subject to change. Check department pages or the events mailing list for the most current information. Accessibility accommodations available upon request; contact College Relations at least 72 hours in advance.
Additional Spring 2025 Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 31 | Guest Lecture: Composer Isabel Soren-Watts on Algorithmic Composition — 4:00 PM. Co-sponsored by the Music Dept. and the Digital Arts Lab. | Merritt Hall 102 |
| Tue, Apr 1 | Portfolio Day Workshop for Prospective Students — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. By appointment. See Admissions. | Admissions Office |
| Sat, Apr 5 | Open Studios: Visual Arts Department — 1:00 PM–5:00 PM. Junior and senior artists open their studios to visitors. | Kenmore Art Building |
| Wed, Apr 16 | Dance Works in Progress — Spring Showing — 7:00 PM. Informal showing of new choreographic works by Dance program students. | Sloane Dance Studio A |
| Fri, Apr 25 | Senior Recitals Weekend — Multiple performers, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Schedule posted at Senior Recitals page. | Winslow Recital Hall |
| Tue, Apr 29 | ACAPA Annual Arts Symposium — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Student and faculty paper presentations on arts research and criticism. | Merritt Hall Auditorium |
| Thu, May 1 | MFA Thesis Defenses (Open to Public) — 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Public portions listed on the Thesis Defenses page. | Various |
| Fri, May 2 | Spring Orchestral Concert — Year-End Program — 7:30 PM. ACAPA Symphony Orchestra performs season finale. | Winslow Recital Hall |
| Sat, May 3 | Alumni Weekend 2025 — Begins 10:00 AM. Panels, studio tours, receptions for all graduating classes. | Campus-Wide |
| Mon, May 5 | Undergraduate Final Examinations Begin (No public events scheduled) | — |
Academic Calendar — 2024–2025
Fall Semester 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 26, 2024 | New Student Orientation begins |
| Mon, Sep 2, 2024 | Labor Day — College Closed |
| Tue, Sep 3, 2024 | First Day of Fall Semester Classes |
| Fri, Sep 13, 2024 | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses (no record) |
| Fri, Oct 18, 2024 | Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade |
| Mon–Fri, Oct 14–18, 2024 | Fall Recess |
| Thu–Fri, Nov 28–29, 2024 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| Fri, Dec 13, 2024 | Last Day of Fall Classes |
| Mon–Fri, Dec 16–20, 2024 | Fall Final Examination Period |
| Fri, Jan 3, 2025 | Fall Grades Due to Registrar |
Winter Session 2025 (Optional)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 6 – Fri, Jan 24, 2025 | Winter Intensive Session (Elective; see Academics) |
| Mon, Jan 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No Classes |
Spring Semester 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 27, 2025 | First Day of Spring Semester Classes |
| Fri, Feb 7, 2025 | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses (no record) |
| Mon, Feb 17, 2025 | Presidents’ Day — College Closed |
| Fri, Feb 28, 2025 | Application Deadline: Summer Intensives (MFA) |
| Fri, Mar 7, 2025 | Mid-Semester Grade Reports Distributed |
| Mon–Fri, Mar 10–14, 2025 | Spring Recess (No Classes) |
| Mon, Mar 17, 2025 | Classes Resume after Spring Recess |
| Fri, Mar 21, 2025 | Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade |
| Fri, Mar 28, 2025 | Senior BFA Exhibition Opens — Hargrove Pavilion Gallery |
| Thu, Apr 3, 2025 | Chamber Music Series, Program IV — Winslow Recital Hall |
| Wed, Apr 9, 2025 | The Waverly Crossing Opens — Caldwell Black Box Theater |
| Fri, Apr 11, 2025 | Priority Registration Opens for Fall 2025 (Seniors) |
| Mon, Apr 14, 2025 | Priority Registration: Juniors |
| Wed, Apr 16, 2025 | Priority Registration: Sophomores |
| Fri–Sat, Apr 18–26, 2025 | Spring Showcase 2025 — Hargrove Pavilion & Campus |
| Mon, Apr 21, 2025 | Priority Registration: First-Year Students |
| Thu, Apr 24, 2025 | MFA Thesis Film Screenings — Crandall Cinema (5 & 8 PM) |
| Fri, Apr 25, 2025 | Senior Recitals Weekend |
| Tue, Apr 29, 2025 | ACAPA Annual Arts Symposium |
| Fri, May 2, 2025 | Last Day of Spring Classes |
| Mon–Fri, May 5–9, 2025 | Spring Final Examination Period |
| Fri, May 9, 2025 | Baccalaureate Ceremony — 5:00 PM, Winslow Recital Hall |
| Sat, May 10, 2025 | Commencement Ceremony — 10:00 AM, Eastbridge Commons |
| Fri, May 16, 2025 | Spring Grades Due to Registrar |
| Mon, May 19, 2025 | Official End of Academic Year 2024–2025 |
Summer 2025 (Selected Dates)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 9, 2025 | Pre-College Summer Intensive begins (Visual Arts, Music, Theater tracks) |
| Mon, Jun 16, 2025 | Graduate Summer Residency begins (MFA programs) |
| Sat, Jul 4, 2025 | Independence Day — No Classes |
| Fri, Aug 1, 2025 | Graduate Summer Residency ends |
| Fri, Aug 8, 2025 | Pre-College Summer Intensive ends |
| Mon, Aug 25, 2025 | New Student Orientation 2025 begins (Fall 2025) |
Campus Venues
All venues are on the main ACAPA campus in Eastbridge, Vermont. Accessible entrances, parking, and transit information available at Contact & Directions.
| Venue | Capacity | Primary Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Recital Hall | 320 | Music performances, lectures | Full fly system; Steinway D concert grand; hearing loop installed |
| Caldwell Black Box Theater | 110 (flexible) | Theater productions, readings | Fully flexible seating; full lighting and sound grid |
| Hargrove Pavilion Gallery | 400 (open) | Visual art exhibitions, receptions, large events | North and South Gallery wings; climate-controlled storage |
| Crandall Cinema | 85 | Film screenings, media arts events | 4K DCP projection; Dolby 7.1 surround; accessible seating row A |
| Merritt Hall Auditorium | 220 | Lectures, symposia, large classes | Tiered seating; A/V equipped; wheelchair access from east entrance |
| Sloane Dance Studio A | 60 (audience) | Dance showings, movement workshops | Sprung hardwood floor; mirrored north wall; portable seating |
| Eastbridge Commons | 1,200+ (outdoor) | Commencement, large outdoor events | Off-campus; 0.4 miles from main ACAPA gate; overflow seating available |
| Kenmore Art Building | Varies (open studios) | Visual Arts studios and critique spaces | Open by appointment or scheduled Open Studio events |
For venue reservations (ACAPA community only), contact the Office of Facilities at ext. 3310 or facilities@acapa.edu. For event co-sponsorship or community rental inquiries, see Contact.