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