#  Explore Programs 

 



##  Make art at Harvard. 

The Office for the Arts is home to four major programs in addition to funding opportunities, event series, and other initiatives.



 

 

 

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##  Our Programs 

 



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 [### Ceramics Program

 ](/ceramics)Connecting students, faculty, and community artists in an internationally recognized hub for learning and creating in ceramics.



 

 

   ![dancer leaping into air](/sites/g/files/omnuum13031/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2026-08/fdb66518cef77be4dd891f06bc51f9949f5501b7%20%281%29.png?itok=obrBUkDw) 

 



 

 [### Dance Program

 ](/dance)Empowering students to take risks, build resilience, and find joy through movement.



 

 

   ![marching band member with drum](/sites/g/files/omnuum13031/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2026-08/95dee29acfb831e5897f0f2a0b9800d61b3ca0e7%20%281%29.png?itok=nstQpnzn) 

 



 

 [### Music Program

 ](/music)Bringing students together through music that spans centuries, cultures, and traditions.



 

 

   ![actors on stage](/sites/g/files/omnuum13031/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2026-08/YES_FYM%202%20%281%29.jpeg?itok=uOagJLbc) 

 



 

 [### Theater Program

 ](/theater)Providing students with space, resources, and mentorship to create bold, student-led theater.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

### Take a Course 

 

Learn more about our Ceramics and Dance courses for undergraduates and community members.



 [ Learn more about our courses arrow\_circle\_right ](/undergraduate-and-community-courses) 

 



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##  More to explore 

 



 [### Student Arts Funding

 ](/arts-and-culture-funding)Funding and opportunities available for student artmaking.



 

 

 [### Events Calendar

 ](/ofa-calendar)Attend one of our many events held across the year.