Arts and Events
There's always something happening at Clark College.
The college takes pride in its role as a cultural and educational hub for the region, hosting a wide range of events throughout the academic year that help add to the college's vibrant campus life. Most of these events are free and open to the public.
Visit our online activities calendar for a full list of events happening at the college. Need to know how to get here? Visit our directions and maps page.
The Archer Gallery hosts exhibits from professional artists in fall, winter, and spring terms. As well as an annual Student Annual. The gallery also hosts artist lectures, and artist residencies.
The Columbia Writers Series has been a part of Clark College since 1988, bringing local, national and international authors to the college in fall, winter, and spring terms.
Commencement is held at the end of spring term in June to celebrate graduates from all of Clark College's degree and certificate programs. This event is open to the public.
The Creative Writing Festival is a week-long event, held in spring term. It is a celebration of writing, including visiting writing professionals, faculty, students, and community members.
The college celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an event held in winter term and has included, lectures, film screenings, and campus-wide trainings.
Day of the Child is an event held in spring term and celebrates Latino culture and reading with family-friendly activities, food, and more. Spanish language friendly!
For over 60 years, the Clark has hosted a three day festival in winter term, showcasing middle and high school jazz bands. Each day culminating in awards and performances.
Clark celebrates Juneteenth in spring term, activities have included perforances, art, and foods that celebrate the rich culture of Black/African American heritage.
The music department hosts concerts for concert band, jazz band, choral ensemble, concert choir, and orchestra at the end of fall, winter, and spring terms.
Family Night is an event for current and prospective students and their families in fall and spring terms. Food and entertainment along with college resources presented in Spanish.
In spring term we honor our friendship with Vancouver's sister city Joyo, Japan under the cherry blossom trees and in Gaiser Student Center with entertainment and exhibits.
Clark College President Dr. Karin Edwards presents the State of the College with a speech laying out where we are and where we are going to the community in winter term.
The theatre department presents staged productions in fall, winter, and spring terms with a musical in winter term. All plays are presented in the Decker Theatre.