Art lifts the spirit and sparks new connections. It deepens a student’s understanding and fosters an appreciation for other cultures. Art inspires fresh ways of looking at the world.

Here at Mercersburg, the arts are a vital component of a student’s education. The campus sizzles with creativity. Student artwork adorns the walls; student theatrical productions often sell out. Singing groups bring the joy of music to campus and beyond. Students hone their skills—but more important, they develop new confidence and discover fundamental truths about who they are and where they might go in life. The arts affirm students and move them to consider new perspectives and ambitions.

To support the Academy’s first-rate programs in music, dance, theatre, and studio arts, Mercersburg brings all the arts together under one dazzling new roof. Opened in September 2006, the Burgin Center for the Arts has ignited new levels of creative energy and serves as a community space used and appreciated by all.