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Founded in 1833, Oberlin is one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. Its Conservatory of Music and its art museum have secured Oberlin’s reputation for artistic excellence. For those who live within driving distance of Oberlin, it is a haven for the performing and visual arts and a citadel for the life of the mind.

Each year we present a range of intellectual voices and artistic and performance visionaries through the Artist Recital Series, Convocation Series, and our opera theater, theater, and dance productions. Additionally, the Allen Memorial Art Musuem enriches the community’s educational and cultural life.

Artist Recital Series

Saturday, September 17, 2016 to Friday, April 21, 2017

Since its inception in 1878, Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series has presented more than 1,000 of the world’s acclaimed and accomplished musicians, conductors, orchestras, chamber ensembles, and composers. These artists enhance the arts and culture of Oberlin and northeast Ohio. It is one of the oldest continuing concert series in the United States.

Black History Month

Sunday, February 5, 2017 to Friday, March 3, 2017

Black History Month at Oberlin, recognized since 1967, has helped to foster greater awareness of the history, politics, culture, and economics of the African diaspora. Our annual celebration features prominent civic and political leaders, scholars, and musicians of African descent, as well as events in arts, literature, and performance aesthetics that make our observance more enriching.

Commencement/Reunion Weekend

Monday, May 22, 2017 to Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Oberlin College’s annual Commencement/Reunion Weekend (CRW) celebrates the accomplishments of new graduates and welcomes alumni back to campus for four days of arts, social, intellectual, and musical events. CRW offers alumni in particular a chance to reminice with former classmates, reconnect with former professors, revisit old haunts, and welcome new graduates to the alumni ranks.

Convocations

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 to Sunday, April 2, 2017

The Oberlin Convocation Series, presented by the Finney Lecture Committee and the Office of the President, presents free, public discussions of cutting-edge issues by some of the country’s most prominent thinkers from an array of disciplines and professional fields.

Cooper International Competition

Thursday, July 13, 2017 to Saturday, July 22, 2017

Oberlin Conservatory of Music and The Cleveland Orchestra announce the annual Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition at Oberlin. The 2017 violin competition is open to participants ages 13 to 18, who will compete for the top prize of $20,000, with $10,000 and $5,000 awarded for second and third place, respectively.

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Artist Recital Series

Black History Month

Commencement/Reunion Weekend

Convocations

Cooper International Competition