FARC, the Fine Arts residential community, is open to students of all academic levels and majors who demonstrate interest in the fine arts. Residents are dedicated to the promotion and pursuit of creative expression. Most residents of this community do not intend to become professional artists, but all residents share an interest in living and learning in an artistically-charged environment where the creative process is an essential element of their daily lives.

Unique Community Features

• Monthly Spotlight Performances
• Annual FARC in the Park
• In-hall faculty director
• Art studios, student gallery and practice rooms, and pottery room in hall
• Arts Advocates
• Writers’ Club
• FARCFM in-hall radio station
• Purple, the FARC literary magazine

Community Goals

The Fine Arts residential community is comprised of a diverse group of students who share a common bond: the pursuit of creativity and artistic development. FARC
residents:

• Participate in artistic interaction, development and promotion
• Experience personal growth through the exploration of and exposure to the arts
• Work closely with faculty mentors in exploring issues related to the arts and academic life
• Have opportunities to become involved on campus
• Perform successfully in the academic arena
• Participate fully in hall activities

Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)

The Fine Arts residential community also houses several freshman interest groups (FIGs) that relate to its overall goals and objectives. Some FIGs that have been part of this community include The Arts in Our Times, Stage and Screen and World of Music.

Please note: The nature and availability of specific figs may change in order to adapt to the needs of both the Learning Community and participating students.

For more information about FIG opportunities, visit reslife.missouri.edu/figs/.

Location

McDavid Hall

Links

College of Arts & Sciences
School of Journalism
School of Music
Theatre Department
Craft Studio
University Concert Series

Updated December 5, 2007
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