Arts Facilities
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Arts facilities at Carthage include six naturally lit art studios; a state-of-the-art computer graphics and electronic music laboratory; the magnificent Fritsch Memorial Organ in A. F. Siebert Chapel; a flexible recital hall and art gallery; the Wartburg Theatre and Studio Theatre; and music teaching studios, ensemble rooms, and practice rooms.
Wartburg Theatre is the principal performance space for our main stage theatre productions and dance shows. The proscenium-style theatre accommodates 400 audience members and features a full 21-line fly system and newly updated light and soundboard.
![Natalie Lall and Nicky Caldwell in Carthage Theatre?s production of Betrayal in 2021.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/948_Betrayal_2.rev.1638564360.jpg)
Natalie Lall and Nicky Caldwell in Carthage Theatre’s production of Betrayal in 2021.
![Christine Barreca and Geovanni Virella-Torres in a Carthage Dance Show.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/952_Dance_Show.rev.1638564361.png)
Christine Barreca and Geovanni Virella-Torres in a Carthage Dance Show.
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Carthage College’s Production of Eurydice in 2021.
![Nate Meyers in Carthage College?s production of Puffs in 2020.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/960_Puffs_2.rev.1638564364.jpg)
Nate Meyers in Carthage College’s production of Puffs in 2020.
![Natalie Lall, Zoe Gatz, Elizabeth Henry, and Anna Brown in Carthage College?s production of Wom...](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/971_WOTV_2.rev.1638564366.jpg)
Natalie Lall, Zoe Gatz, Elizabeth Henry, and Anna Brown in Carthage College’s production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown in 2021.
This striking building is an outstanding concert hall. Located in the center of campus, it is the primary space in which the Carthage community assembles for worship, convocations, and other events. The Fritsch Memorial Casavant pipe organ is one of the finest tracker-action organs in the Midwest.
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Band members performing in the A. F. Siebert Chapel.
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A.F. Siebert Chapel is located in the center of campus, it is the primary space in which the Carthage community assembles for worship, convocations, and other events. The Fritsch Memorial Casavant pipe organ is one of the finest tracker-action organs in the Midwest.
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A.F. Siebert Chapel is located in the center of campus, it is the primary space in which the Carthage community assembles for worship, convocations, and other events. The Fritsch Memorial Casavant pipe organ is one of the finest tracker-action organs in the Midwest.
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Carthage’s annual Christmas Festival in 2020.
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Carthage’s annual Christmas Festival in 2020.
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Honors Recital Performance in the A. F. Siebert Chapel.
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Carthage’s annual Christmas Festival in 2020.
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Carthage’s annual Christmas Festival in 2020.
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Opera Performance in the A. F. Siebert Chapel
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Vocal Performance in the A. F. Siebert Chapel.
The Studio Theatre in the lower level of the David A. Straz Jr. Center is used for Studio Performances throughout the year as well as classes and coaching sessions from professors and faculty.
The H. F. Johnson Center of the Fine Arts (JAC) houses six naturally lit art studios; classrooms for art, graphic design, and music classes; and a state-of-the-art computer graphics and electronic music library.
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One of the six studio art classrooms in the H.F. Johnson Center of the Fine Arts.
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Carthage has two large ensemble rehearsal rooms for the vocal and instrumental music programs as well as a plethora of individual practice spaces.
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Carthage has two large ensemble rehearsal rooms for the vocal and instrumental music programs as well as a plethora of individual practice spaces.
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Carthage has two large ensemble rehearsal rooms for the vocal and instrumental music programs as well as a plethora of individual practice spaces.
The H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art displays work by established and emerging artists and gives Carthage students a chance to engage with current regional and national art trends.
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H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art
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Art Gallery in the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art in 2020.
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Art Gallery in the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art in 2021.
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“Declassified” Art Gallery in the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art in 2021.
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“Declassified” Art Gallery in the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art in 2021.
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H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art
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H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art
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Patrons view artwork in an exhibit in the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Arts.
The H. F. Johnson Recital Hall is utilized for faculty and student recitals, chamber music events, and cabaret projects. The Recital Hall’s intimate setting accommodates 120 audience members and features a Yamaha Grand Piano and a two-manual, 11-rank Cassavant organ.
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The H. F. Johnson Recital Hall.
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The H. F. Johnson Recital Hall.
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The H. F. Johnson Recital Hall.
The Visual Performing Arts Laboratory is a spacious gallery within the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art that is reserved for student exhibitions, and exhibitions curated by art history students. Student exhibitions are held constantly throughout the year, including an annual student show and senior exhibitions. Musical Theatre Workshop Productions are also occasionally held in this space.
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A performance of Carthage College’s production of She Loves Me in 2021.
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The cast of Carthage College’s production of She Loves Me in 2021.
![Nicky Caldwell in Carthage College's production of She Loves Me in 2021.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/1371_She_Loves_Me_4.rev.1639430466.jpg)
Nicky Caldwell in Carthage College’s production of She Loves Me in 2021.
![Caitlin Preuss and Matthew Pakkebier in Carthage College's production of She Loves Me in 2021.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/1372_She_Loves_Me_5.rev.1639430467.jpg)
Caitlin Preuss and Matthew Pakkebier in Carthage College’s production of She Loves Me in 2021.
![Caitlin Preuss and Matthew Pakkebier in Carthage College's production of She Loves Me in 2021.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/1373_She_Loves_Me_6.rev.1639430467.jpg)
Caitlin Preuss and Matthew Pakkebier in Carthage College’s production of She Loves Me in 2021.
![Hannah Czaplicki in Carthage College's production of She Loves Me in 2021.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/1374_She_Loves_Me.rev.1639430467.jpg)
Hannah Czaplicki in Carthage College’s production of She Loves Me in 2021.
![The cast of Carthage College's production of Ride the Cyclone in 2020.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/1368_29813_Space_Age_Bachelor_Man.rev.1639430466.png)
The cast of Carthage College’s production of Ride the Cyclone in 2020.
The N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center Dance Studio is available for dance technique classes as well as rehearsal for musical theatre and dance performances. The studio features a professional dance floor, mirrored walls, movable barres, and a sound system.
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Students performing in the Dance Studio.
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Students performing in the Dance Studio.
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Students performing in the Dance Studio.
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Students performing in the Dance Studio.
Carthage has two large ensemble rehearsal rooms for the vocal and instrumental music programs as well as a plethora of individual practice spaces.
![One of the Practice Rooms in the H. F. Johnson Center for the Arts.](/live/image/gid/54/width/1500/height/1000/crop/1/1382_Practice_Room.rev.1639431064.jpg)
One of the Practice Rooms in the H. F. Johnson Center for the Arts.
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One of the Practice Rooms in the H. F. Johnson Center for the Arts.
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One of the Practice Rooms in the H. F. Johnson Center for the Arts.
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A student practicing in one of the Practice Rooms in the H. F. Johnson Center for the Arts.
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