Where Creativity Takes Center Stage
The Warkentine Culture and Arts Center at Fresno Pacific University is a vibrant space for music, theater, visual arts, and community gatherings. From live performances and concerts to art exhibitions and cultural events, the center brings creativity to life while connecting students, artists, and audiences throughout the Central Valley.
Located on FPU’s main campus in Fresno, the 26,000-square-foot center offers dedicated spaces for students to explore their creativity, develop their talents, and share their work with the community.
Explore the Center
Elizabeth V. Lyles Theater
A Stage for Music and Performance
With stadium-style seating for up to 400 guests, the mainstage theater hosts concerts, theatrical productions, and special events. Its adaptable seating and performance space accommodate a variety of productions, giving students opportunities to perform while welcoming audiences from across the region.
Lin Family Performance Studio
An Intimate Setting for Creative Expression
The approximately 100-seat black box theater offers a versatile setting for smaller productions, performances, and creative experiences. Its intimate atmosphere brings performers and audiences closer together, creating opportunities to explore different approaches to theater, music, and storytelling.
Ewert Art Gallery
A Space for Artistic Expression
The Ewert Art Gallery showcases the work of students, alumni, faculty, and visiting artists through exhibitions that celebrate creativity and diverse artistic perspectives. From student projects to community exhibitions and Fresno ArtHop events, the gallery invites visitors to experience visual art, discover new perspectives, and engage with the creative community.
Bringing the Arts Together
At FPU, the arts extend beyond the classroom. The Warkentine Culture and Arts Center gives students opportunities to rehearse, perform, exhibit their work, and collaborate with fellow artists in a dedicated creative environment.
The center also welcomes the broader community through concerts, theatrical productions, cultural celebrations, and special events. Whether you’re attending a performance, exploring an exhibition, or participating in a campus gathering, there’s something to discover at the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center.
Discover the Arts at FPU
Creativity is part of the student experience at Fresno Pacific University. Whether you’re interested in performing onstage, making music, or exploring the visual arts, FPU offers opportunities to develop your talents, collaborate with others, and share your work with an audience.
Discover how you can get involved in the arts at FPU.
Music
From choral and instrumental performances to music education and worship music, students can explore their musical interests through academic programs, ensembles, and performance opportunities.
Theater
Step into the spotlight or discover what happens behind the scenes. Through productions and collaborative experiences, students can explore acting, storytelling, and the many elements that bring a performance to life.
Visual Arts
Explore your creativity through visual expression, artistic projects, and opportunities to showcase your work. Students can develop their artistic perspectives while engaging with the broader creative community.
Location
Fresno Pacific University – Main Campus
1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
