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College of the Arts and Media Signature Series
The 2025 College of the Arts and Media Signature Series is a curated collection of diverse events and experiences that showcase the creativity and talent within our community. Join us as we celebrate our students, who are the heart of CAM.
We are thrilled to welcome you and your friends to our theatres, galleries, concert halls, and lecture halls to engage with the inspiring work of our students.
Featured events include:
Fall 2025
Tuesday, September 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m., UC Conference Rooms and Meeting Foyer, presented by the Montana Museum of Art and Culture
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Pollner Lecture with Annie Gowen
Monday, October 20, 7-9 p.m., Ali Auditorium, College of Education bldg., presented by the School of Journalism
Friday, October 24, 7:30 p.m., Montana Theatre, presented by the School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance
*Show runs Oct 23-26, 30-Nov 2, 7:30 p.m., and Oct 26 and Nov 2, 2 p.m.Thursday, November 6, 4-6 p.m., Opening Reception, Gallery of Arts, presented by the School of Visual and Media Arts
Friday, November 14, 7:30 p.m., Masquer Theatre, presented by the School of Theatre and Dance
*Show runs Nov 13-14, 7:30 p.m., and Nov 15, 2 p.m.
- (featuring guest composer, John Mackey)
Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre, presented by the School of Music
- Lost & Found
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 p.m., Missoula Art Museum, presented by the Montana Repertory Theatre
*Show runs Nov 13-15, 7:30 p.m. and Nov 15, 2 p.m.
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Choirs Winter Gala
Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre, presented by the School of Music
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2025 Media Arts Winter Expo
Tuesday, December 9, 3-10 p.m., UC Theatre, presented by the School of Visual and Media Arts.
Spring 2026
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Kinetic Convergence Dance
Thursday, January 15, time TBD, presented by the Montana Museum of Art and Culture
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UM Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre
Friday, February 13, 7:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre, presented by the School of Music
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Can’t Drink Salt Water
Saturday, February 14, 7:30 p.m., Montana Theatre, presented by Montana Repertory Theatre and the School of Theatre and Dance
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Odyssey 2026: A CAM Fusion Gala: Celebrating Our Student Stars
Friday, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre, presented by the College of the Arts and Media
Pre-reception in the Gallery of Arts at 5:30 p.m.
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Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival
Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre, presented by the School of Music
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Dean Stone Guest Lecture featuring Jad Abumrad
Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m., Ali Auditorium, College of Education bldg., presented by the School of Journalism
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Murder on the Orient Express
Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., Montana Theatre, presented by the School of Theatre and Dance
*Show runs Apr 9-11, 16-18, 7:30 p.m., and Apr 12 and 19, 2 p.m.-
BFA Exhibition
Thursday, April 16, 4-6 p.m., Opening Reception, Gallery of Arts, presented by the School of Visual and Media Arts
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Dance Underground
Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Montana Theatre, presented by the School of Theatre and Dance
*Show runs Apr 23-26, 30-May 2, 7:30 p.m.
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2026 Media Arts Spring Expo
Tuesday, May 5, 5-10 p.m., Roxy Theatre, presented by the School of Visual and Media Arts
In addition to our Signature Series, the College of the Arts and Media presents a wide variety of events, which can be found on our events page.