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.
VPA Calendar of Events | Spring 2025
Feb. 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. – McCoy Gallery
Western Ave: Artists at Work Reception
April 10-12 – Rogers Center
OnStagers presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
April 25-May 6 – McCoy Gallery
Senior Capstone Exhibition
May 1, 7:30 p.m. – Rogers Center
Jazz Concert
May 3, 12:00-1:30 p.m. – McCoy Gallery
Research and Creativity Conference
May 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m. – McCoy Gallery
Senior Capstone Reception
May 3, 7:30 p.m. – Rogers Center
VPA Spring 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.
