Rogers Center for the Arts

Share the moments. Share the magic. You are invited to be part of the vital arts community at the Rogers Center for the Arts!

Something for Everyone

The mission of Merrimack College’s Rogers Center for the Arts is to awaken hearts and minds through collective engagement in the Arts.

Support the Arts & Celebrate Talent

The Arts are a powerful, creative vehicle that strengthens the bonds of community through inclusive participation and collective creation. By providing opportunities to explore all facets of artistic expression, the Rogers Center strives to:

  • Illuminate the complexities of the human experience
  • Provoke healthy conversation around challenging issues
  • Entertain audiences through engaging programming
  • Inspire action toward social good in the community

Sponsorship

Merrimack College and the Rogers Center gratefully acknowledge the generous support of alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations. Special thanks are extended to Irving E. Rogers Jr. (1929-1998), the Rogers family and the Rogers Family Foundation for exceptional leadership and philanthropy.

If you would like to become a patron of the arts, please consider becoming an individual sponsor.

CADA Calendar of Events | Spring 2026

February 9th to March 20th – McCoy Gallery
Opening Reception: Friday, February 13th, 6:30-8:00p.m.
Cosmic Threads: Works by Funlola Coker, Erin Genia & Maria Molteni

February 26th, 4:00-6:00p.m. – Design Lab 1-185
Creative Career Salon: ”No Fear Networking”

March 1st & June 3rd – Rogers Center
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra

March 9th to 15th – Rogers Center
Merrimack Valley Stage Works Theatre Group

March 26th, 4:00-6:00p.m. – Design Lab 1-185
Creative Career Salon: “Reality Check”

Thursday, March 26th, 7:30p.m. – Rogers Center
Kira Johnson Percussion Recital

April 1st to April 24th – Western Avenue Studios, Lowell, MA
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 4th, 3:00-5:00p.m.
Western Ave Student Exhibition

April 9th, 10th, 11th – Rogers Center
Onstagers Dramatic Society presents
Alice by Heart

April 18th
Spring Student Trip to New York City

April 30th, 12:00-1:30p.m.
Research and Creativity Conference

Thursday, April 30th, 7:30p.m. – Rogers Center
Jazz Night Concert

Saturday, May 2nd, 7:30p.m. – Rogers Center
Spring Concert Band & Choir Concert

Installation: April 20th to 24th – McCoy Gallery
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 2nd, 5:30-7p.m.
Senior Student Exhibition

Sunday, May 3rd, 7p.m. – Rogers Center
Ensemble Concert

Meet the Staff

Click here to meet the Roger Center staff.

UPCOMING EVENTS

BUY TICKETS

Contact our box office at 978-837-5355 or buy online. 

GIVING AND SPONSORSHIP

BECOME A PATRON OF THE ARTS

The contributions of individuals and corporations make it possible for the Rogers Center for the Arts to bring world-class professional artists and entertainment to the Merrimack Valley while simultaneously training and inspiring a whole new generation of visual and performing artists. 

MCCOY AND THAGASTE GALLERIES

EXHIBITION SPACES

Did you know the Rogers Center houses two art galleries? The McCoy Gallery hosts several exhibitions each year and serves as an on-campus showcase for professional artists practicing in a wide range of styles. The Thagaste Gallery brings together local, student and faculty artists to share their work.

DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Majors and Minors

Unlock your creative potential, develop your analytical and performance skills and prepare yourself for professional life or further study in visual and performing arts. We offer majors in art and art history, graphic design, music and theatre arts. Or choose a minor in art history, film studies, graphic design, music, studio art, theatre arts and visual storytelling.

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