Fine Arts Roundup Set for March 27

Published Thursday, March 19, 2026

SMSU Fine Arts Roundup, a showcase of fine art and performances

Southwest Minnesota State University will host the Fine Arts Roundup, a fundraising celebration supporting Fine Arts scholarships and creative programs, on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6-9 pm in Bellows Academic and Charter Hall. The event kicks off the 20th Annual Fine Arts Celebration and highlights the creativity and talent of SMSU students across multiple creative disciplines.

The evening begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. in Bellows Plaza, featuring a cash bar and appetizers prepared by the SMSU Student Hospitality Organization. Beginning at 7 p.m., guests will enjoy a rotating sampling of performances, displays, and creative work from SMSU’s Fine Arts programs throughout the Charter Hall and Bellows Academic spaces.

Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online at www.smsufoundation.org/finearts. Proceeds support Fine Arts scholarships and student creative opportunities at SMSU.

The Fine Arts Roundup offers attendees an immersive experience with student work from across the Fine Arts programs, including Art, Graphic Design, Broadcasting & Digital Media, Creative Writing, Vocal & Instrumental Music, and Entertainment & Theatre Arts.

Entertainment and Theatre Arts

Student design and technical theatre posters showcased at the American College Theatre Festival
Scenic design set models and student‑created costumes displayed on dress forms
A short comic scene from Tartuffe, performed by student actors
Costume renderings and makeup design work presented by students

Music

Jazz Ensemble performance during the social hour
Chamber Winds performances
Chorale selections presented in a short concert set

Art

Student visual art displays, including pottery and exhibition work

Creative Writing

Readings of original student work
Student‑created sketch comedy videos looping throughout the evening

Communication Studies

Broadcast Digital Media student videos featured during the Roundup

Performances and displays will rotate throughout the evening in multiple Charter Hall rooms, allowing guests to experience a wide variety of artistic disciplines in one night.

The Fine Arts Roundup celebrates the impact of creative programs at SMSU while investing in the future of student artists. Community members, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of the arts are encouraged to attend and be part of this inaugural event to kick off the 20th Annual Fine Arts Celebration.

For more information contact 507-537-7212 or to purchase tickets, visit www.smsufoundation.org/finearts.