Arts Canisius

06/01/2026

So proud to be a part of a community who celebrates and supports everyone.

As we step into June, Canisius proudly recognizes and celebrates the start of Pride Month. The university stands tall in support of its LGBTQIA+ community, and champions diversity in all forms so everyone feels seen, heard and valued. This month and always, we're committed to creating spaces where everyone belongs, exactly as they are. 💙

04/25/2026

Our student assistant makes these amazing promotional materials, and I forget to post them. 😳🙄 Join us!!

04/19/2026

Our Chorale has performances leading up to the one on campus later this month! It is so wonderful to see them performing off-campus!

04/16/2026

Join USA Sustainability & Campus Ministry for the next campus clean up day!

04/15/2026

We are extremely proud of Faith Mingle who performed “I Remember Clifford” during Ignatian Scholarship Day 2026!

11/22/2025

This incredible museum is doing such poignant work!!

Art’s relationship to health has been making headlines in recent weeks, and now the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is taking part in a scientific study to specifically explore whether looking at it can reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Earlier this year, Dutch researchers published a study showing that a ten-week course of creative arts therapy significantly reduced anxiety, increased well-being and slightly boosted cognitive function in eight people with Parkinson’s, a degenerative condition of the nervous system.

Now—thanks to a $200,000 research prize from the Michael J. Fox Foundation—a rigorous 18-month investigation will compare the effects of not experiencing art, exposing yourself to the Dutch national art collection at the Rijksmuseum and making art on people with Parkinson’s.

Bas Bloem, the director of the Centre of Expertise for Parkinson and Movement Disorders at Radboudumc in Nijmegen, says his theory is that artistic activity and exposure can increase dopamine, with positive effects for people with Parkinson’s.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/11/19/rijksmuseum-study-exploring-potential-benefits-art-parkinsons-disease

10/13/2025

Thank you for all who joined us last week for the art exhibit reception in the Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery. Please note that "From There to Here: Karl Kozlowski's Journey in Art" in on view until December 12.

10/13/2025

We are thrilled to have Vocális Chamber Choir perform this week on campus! The concert is on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 PM in Montante Cultural Center. Tickets are $20 and $10 for students and can be purchased at the door or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bach-to-the-future-tickets-1689235221019?aff=oddtdtcreator