The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts is a premier cultural hub located at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. As part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the center plays a crucial role in fostering artistic expression through its comprehensive performing arts programming. Home to the Department of Performing and Media Arts, the Schwartz Center supports academic learning while offering the broader community access to theater, dance, and film performances. Its state-of-the-art facilities include a mainstage theater, black box theater, film forum, and rehearsal spaces that serve both student and professional artists. The center regularly produces innovative, student-led and faculty-directed performances, contributing to a vibrant campus culture. With a strong emphasis on boundary-pushing works and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Schwartz Center enhances the regional arts scene and promotes cultural engagement. It also offers workshops, artist residencies, and public performances that elevate the profile of contemporary and classical performing arts. Through its dedication to education and creative exploration, the center inspires both artists and audiences alike.

Key Services:

– Theatrical performances by students, faculty, and guest artists
– Dance and multimedia productions
– Film screenings and media arts exhibitions
– Artist residencies and guest lectures
– Educational programming and academic integration through Cornell University
– Community engagement through public performances and outreach events
– Workshop opportunities for performance and technical skills
– Access to professionally equipped performance and rehearsal spaces