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Start A Movement We educate visionary artists, scholars and communications professionals ready to make an impact on the world around them.

Challenge yourself to find your voice, hone your craft and make the world better.

At Meadows, you'll start creating on day one. You’ll do more than prepare for the future at Meadows—you’ll shape it in your first year. We challenge each student to develop his or her gifts to the highest level. We challenge students to find their unique voices and to develop the highest level of craftsmanship. While message and craft are the foundations of art, at Meadows we also practice entrepreneurship, outreach and engagement because they make an artist employable and relevant.

Where Are They Now?

Meadows Mentor Program Builds Career Connections That Last Beyond Graduation

With nearly 600 alumni and volunteers participating, the growing program is helping Meadows students turn professional connections into career opportunities.

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Join us as our student ambassador shows the state-of-the-art performance spaces, classrooms, study areas and facilities. See where SMU students practice everything from visual and performing arts to communications!

Life at Meadows

Explore what activities and opportunities await students attending SMU Meadows. Between concerts, performances, screenings, student organizations, and professional development, students can expect a vibrant, active community that will enrich their education and help prepare them for life after the Hilltop.

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Event Spotlight

Fall Dance Concert
"Continuum"

November 11-15
“Continuum,” this year’s Fall Dance Concert, showcases Jerome Robbins' iconic NY Export: Opus Jazz, Doug Varone's powerful MASS, a world premiere by Ballet Hartford Artistic Director Claire Kretzschmar, and a new work by Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Encore! Artistic Director Christen Reyes.

Ongoing Exhibitions

Meadows News

  • Alumni Art alum Ryan Conlin (B.F.A. ’09) draws on the creative skills and confidence he developed at Meadows in his career as a Senior Photo Retoucher while helping current students discover their own paths through mentorship.

    November 09, 2026

  • Alumni CCPA and Creative Computing alum Maria Murad (B.A. ’25) combines analytical thinking, creative problem-solving and communication skills developed at Meadows in her role as a financial analyst at JPMorganChase.

    November 02, 2026

Upcoming Meadows Events

  • Opening Reception: “Analog Remains”

    Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00pm — Doolin Gallery / Owen Arts Center Join us in the Doolin Gallery for the opening reception celebrating Analog Remains, an exhibition by Division of Art students Aidan McCauley and Rose ...

  • Meadows World Music Ensemble Brown Bag Concert

    Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:30pm — Taubman Atrium / Owen Arts Center Join the SMU Meadows World Music Ensemble for an exciting musical journey across cultures, traditions and rhythms from around the world! This dynamic ...

  • Fall Dance Concert: "Continuum"

    Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30pm — Bob Hope Theatre / Owen Arts Center To purchase tickets online, please visit https://smu.universitytickets.com. For more information call 214-768-2787. The SMU Division of Dance...

  • SMU Guildhall Video Game Preview & Playtest Day

    Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00am — Multiple Locations on Campus (see description of this event) Game With Guildhall: Join Us to Playtest Student-Made Games Currently in Development SMU students and the community are invited to playtest our...

  • ExxonMobil Lecture Series

    Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00pm — Angelika Film Center / Mockingbird Station The event is free and open to the public. The event is a networking event plus a panel discussion with five of the top advertising CEOs in Dallas....

  • Opening Reception: “Recursive Light”

    Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00pm — Jordan Gallery / Owen Arts Center Jordan Gallery / Owen Arts Center Join us in the Jordan Gallery for the opening reception celebrating Recursive Light, a solo exhibition by...

  • Meadows World Music Ensemble Fall Concert

    Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30pm — Caruth Auditorium / Owen Arts Center Join the SMU Meadows World Music Ensemble for an exciting musical journey across cultures, traditions and rhythms from around the world! This dynamic ...

  • Fall Dance Concert: "Continuum"

    Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30pm — Bob Hope Theatre / Owen Arts Center To purchase tickets online, please visit https://smu.universitytickets.com. For more information call 214-768-2787. The SMU Division of Dance...

  • CCPA Alumni Reception During SMU Homecoming

    Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:30pm — Ramble Room at Snider Plaza Admission to the reception is complimentary, but advance online registration by Wednesday, November 11 is required. Please register here:...

  • Fall Dance Concert: "Continuum"

    Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30pm — Bob Hope Theatre / Owen Arts Center To purchase tickets online, please visit https://smu.universitytickets.com. For more information call 214-768-2787. The SMU Division of Dance...

  • Fall Dance Concert: "Continuum"

    Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:00pm — Bob Hope Theatre / Owen Arts Center To purchase tickets online, please visit https://smu.universitytickets.com. For more information call 214-768-2787. The SMU Division of Dance...

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