Arts & Culture

Explore Harvard’s vibrant arts scene—from campus exhibitions and theater to cultural analysis and literary reviews. Discover how creativity shapes the Harvard experience.

Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Honors Rose Byrne

The Bridesmaids actress celebrated her 2026 Woman of the Year Award with a roast and a parade.

by Schuyler Velasco , Kate Kaufman

Sesame Street's fiftieth anniversary party at Harvard

Sesame Street celebrates a 50-year collaboration with Harvard.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The ArtLab Debuts

The ArtLab debuts.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Lighting and set designer Elizabeth Mak communicates stories

Lighting and set designer Elizabeth Mak communicates stories.

by Nina Pasquini

Animator Renee Zhan profiled by S.I. Rosenbaum

Animator Renee Zhan finds self-discovery in strange landscapes.

by S.I. Rosenbaum

Alexander Rehding in brief

The Peabody professor of music, in brief

by Jacob Sweet

Choreographer Wendy Jehlen’s “dance diplomacy”

Choreographer Wendy Jehlen’s “dance diplomacy”

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale brings people together

Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale is at his best bringing people together.

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard ART Allston architect named

U.K.-based Haworth Tompkins to design its first U.S. building

by John S. Rosenberg

Jocelyn and Chris Arndt became weekend rock stars at Harvard

For two Harvard siblings, studying and songwriting went hand in hand.

by Jacob Sweet

Allston ArtLab Prepares to Open

An “interdisciplinary laboratory devoted to creativity, innovation, collaboration, and connection” 

by Jonathan Shaw , Marina N. Bolotnikova