At Stony Brook, we believe the arts are a bridge connecting us all. Our students have outstanding talent, but many have not had the resources to hone their skills, share their work, or gain exposure to professional artists and cultural institutions. We are committed to empowering diverse voices and sharing cultural experiences to nurture the next generation of creative minds and enrich the lives of our students and the Long Island community.

Stony Brook has always been a place for creative thinkers, bringing together diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Over the years, we have expanded our programs and attracted visionaries in music, performing arts, fine arts, and writing — helping shape creative minds into accomplished artists. Today, we continue to uplift and enrich our community by producing memorable events at our Staller Center for the Arts and off-campus cultural centers. Together, we can empower cultural experiences and expand the power of the arts.

• Top talent at the Staller Center
  • Bring exceptional performers and diverse programming to the Staller Center for the Arts to continue inspiring our students and our local community.
• Immersive centers of culture
  • Educate and promote appreciation for diverse cultures through experiential centers for students and the local community, including the Center of Indian Studies, the Japan Center, and the Center for Hellenic Studies.
• Inspiring programs shaping creative minds
  • Cultivate and promote appreciation for diverse artistic styles and worldviews through experiential centers for students and the local community, including the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, the Southampton Writers Conference at the Lichtenstein Center, and the Stony Brook Film Festival.
• Fellowships for the next generation of musicians
  • Allow more talented students to pursue careers in music by increasing graduate fellowships at our renowned Department of Music.
• Live performances at local schools
  • Bring music and theater into local schools — giving children in the community exposure to live performances.
• On-campus community art gallery
  • Create more spaces like the Zuccaire Gallery to showcase more of the powerful artwork by our students, faculty, community, and visiting artists.