mission statement:

Cultural Affairs supports the SUNY Orange mission by offering events to the college and the community as a means of complementing our knowledge and understanding of the diversity of human experience, the arts and creative achievement.  Programming, generated in partnership with the academic departments, serves to engage the college community and the community at large in cultural/intellectual discourse, and to provide important opportunities for personal and professional development.  The programs represent the highest professional standards of presentation and performance and, in so doing, maintain the profile of SUNY Orange as the dynamic center of the arts and learning in Orange County.

Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange presents a broad spectrum of events which are offered throughout the year. Programming is diverse and is meant to augment the educational and academic opportunities of the college community, as well as provide enriching experiences to the community-at-large. Inasmuch as SUNY Orange is a community college, the community is invited to participate and avail itself of all programs.

music — concerts/recitals: classical, jazz, world, ethnic;

theatre —  classics, innovative, modern, new works;              

children's/family theatre;

lectures — social studies, science, humanities, art, architecture, music, film,

                  theatre, economics, timely issues;

film — short film fests, foreign, classic, documentary, independent, comedy, science fiction,     

             silents, timely topics with introductions & discussions;

poetry & book readings — plain,  thematic, dramatic, and/or with accompaniment;

master classes —  music, visual arts, theatre, poetry, dance, biology/botany; new media    

dance — classic, modern, folk, ethnic;

art or other timely exhibits —  including small musical performances during reception and sometimes art demonstrations and poetry readings