For over a decade, the Arts at Millersville has been working to provide Arts for All — to lift all voices, reflect all cultures, and open all doors through the arts. We offer cultural experiences authored by and for the diverse communities that make our region so vibrant.

Featured Events

Squirrel Nut Zippers
*SOLD OUT!* December 11 • A joyous and raucous departure from traditional Christmas shows, conjuring an atmosphere between the lights of the holidays and the backroom din of a speakeasy. 
The Kingdom Choir
December 13 • The Kingdom Choir’s infectious joy and spirit, matched by their powerful Gospel spiritual style, takes traditional holiday favorites and modern classics to soaring new heights.
Layer the Walls
January 25 • Explore the living history of a tenement apartment in New York City that was once home to hundreds of new immigrants and migrants, brought to life with puppetry.
Cheng² Duo
February 1 • Siblings and renowned musicians Bryan and Silvie Cheng have been making music together forever. Their expressive works of piano and cello are making waves across the globe.
Becoming Othello
February 7 • Chronicling the trials and triumphs of her life­—including her gender-flipped journey to playing Othello—Debra Ann Byrd bares her soul in this resonant story.
Pacifica Quartet
February 14 • Known for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often-daring repertory choices, the multiple-GRAMMY winning quartet is recognized as one of the finest ensembles today.
New Orleans Songbook
February 22 • Experience the soul of New Orleans as Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City­—the historic epicenter of jazz.
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ExtraGive - Nov. 22

Save the date for the Extraordinary Give, Lancaster’s annual day of giving, on November 22! Include the Arts at MU – The Ware Center in your giving day plans and help us to lift all voices, reflect all cultures, and open all doors through the arts. 

In this moving video, Eliza Torres shares how the Ware Center has made an impact on her life. “The Ware accepted my authentic self, raw and vulnerable,” she says. “It was a big part of what saved me.” 

Learn more on our ExtraGive page, and don’t forget to nclude The Ware Center in your giving day plans on November 22 during the ExtraGive!

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Arts Centers

The Arts at Millersville University, “Lancaster County’s Home for the Cultural Arts,” has two exquisite performing arts centers that feature music, live theater, film, poetry, dance concerts, community events and art exhibits — The Ware Center, in the heart of Lancaster City, and The Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Millersville University campus.

Ware Center

Winter Center

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The Arts at Millersville provides access to exceptional artists and educational experiences through the presentation of inclusionary cross-cultural performances, visual arts, films, special events, faculty and student activities, and youth and community outreach programs. 

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Accessibility

Learn about the accessibility services available at the Arts at Millersville locations. 

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Learn more about giving opportunities and ways to become a sponsor of The Arts at Millersville!

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OUR MISSION

The Office of Visual and Performing Arts (OVPA) provides access to exceptional artists and educational experiences through the presentation of inclusionary cross-cultural performances, visual arts, films, special events, faculty and student activities, and youth and community outreach programs. 

Our programming is committed to celebrating the diverse people in our region, amplifying every voice, and using arts and arts education as a vehicle for understanding, liberation, and equity.

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