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Belmont University students Christiana Allison, Kylie Campbell, Logan Applin, Finn McGinnis, JW Smith and Benedict Yancey performed in the main cast for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's production of "Pride and Prejudice." Savannah Raeder, Lindsay Weidenfeller, Xander Kline and Michael Shelley were understudies.

Junior theatre student at Belmont University Keira Maupin gained experience as the assistant costume designer for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's production of "Pride and Prejudice."

Belmont University's Watkins College of Art students made a powerful showing at this year's local American Advertising (ADDY) Awards, with five students collectively bringing home an impressive array of honors. Kaleb Cruz earned recognition from a panel of judges from the industry.

Belmont's Watkins College of Art students made a powerful showing at this year's local ADDY Awards, with five students collectively bringing home an impressive array of honors. Kaleb Cruz, Izzi Marino, Lainey Holland, Rachel Harrell and Halle Harris all earned recognition from a panel of judges from the industry.

Classical bass performance major Cameron Bertolet took the stage to perform in Russell Dickerson's newest music video, "Bones (Wedding Version)."

Junior commercial viola performance major George Graefen took the stage to perform in Russell Dickerson's newest music video, "Bones (Wedding Version)."

Junior commercial violin performance major Tessa Dalton took the stage to perform in Russell Dickerson's newest music video, "Bones (Wedding Version)".

Belmont University student Elijah Morman (Lumberton) performed in a Student Artist Gallery Exhibition during the 2025 MLK Week celebration. Morman performed three songs - along with two fellow students of Belmont's Black Student Association - that reflected the week's theme, "Renew Your Strength."

Guaduate commercial composition and arranging student Kate Ward took the stage to perform in Russell Dickerson's newest music video, "Bones (Wedding Version)."

Belmont University student Elana performed in a Student Artist Gallery Exhibition during the 2025 MLK Week celebration. Purvis performed three songs that reflected the week's theme, "Renew Your Strength," including an original.

Belmont University student Naari Kenebrew performed in a Student Artist Gallery Exhibition during the 2025 MLK Week celebration. Kenebrew performed three songs that reflected the week's theme, "Renew Your Strength."

Belmont University junior Emmy Moyen [CITY] offered her country music talent to "Songs for the Holidays," a special edition of the acclaimed music series "The Song."

More than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, "Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville." Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST, this popular holiday spectacular will stream to a global audience on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. This year marks the first time the event has been available on a global streaming platform. A showcase of Belmont's musical talent through an array of traditional carols, classical masterworks and seasonal favorites, this tremendous opportunity exemplifies the enduring value of a Belmont education.

Senior vocalist reflects on four years of 'Christmas at Belmont'

How an intentional audition process led one classical voice major to the "Christmas at Belmont" stage

Student instrumentalist Emily Okamura's role in the annual Christmas celebration and performance.

More than 600 student musicians and vocalists at Belmont University to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, "Christmas at Belmont Live from Nashville."

Belmont University students were honored by having their design work be recognized at the Graphis New Talent Awards 2024. This internationally-acclaimed award works to highlight the visionary work of students and tomorrow's creative leaders, showcasing fresh perspectives and groundbreaking ideas.

Belmont University Student Earns 'American Idol' Ticket to Hollywood

Belmont University Student Earns 'American Idol' Ticket to Hollywood

Belmont University Student Earns 'American Idol' Ticket to Hollywood.

Senior design communications majors within Belmont's Watkins College of Art were recently named to Graphic Design USA magazine's "2024 Design Students to Watch" list, a prestigious recognition in the design world. This accolade acknowledges their outstanding talent and hard work, highlighting them as emerging designers with promising futures.

The Walter and Sarah Knestrick Award is given to an eligible senior major student who proposes a plan to pursue an exceptional creative endeavor post-graduation. This $5,000 award is designed for a student to pursue creative endeavors that may include but are not limited to, studio art pursuits, research projects, art/design-based businesses, or arts-related community engagement projects. Interested students submit an application that includes a project proposal defining their creative goals beyond graduation and how they plan to use the funds. All proposals must be achievable in a one-year timeframe, and the winning student will present the outcomes and reflections of their endeavor to the Watkins/Belmont community.

Selected by the President of Belmont University, this award of distinction recognizes outstanding and innovative design in the Annual Student Exhibition. This year's award recipient is Grace Massey. Grace had several exemplary projects represented in the show, including the app ReSettle: Navigate the New which aims to help immigrants and refugees navigate American life.

This award of distinction is selected from all works of art + design in the Annual Student Exhibition by the Watkins College of Art Program Directors.

Selected by the President of Belmont University, this fine art award of distinction recognizes developed skill and visual language in the Annual Student Exhibition.

Belmont University congratulations members of the Belmont Oratorio and orchestra who performed in Belmont School of Music Professor Jeffrey Ames's masterwork, Requiem for Colour. Over 450 students from Belmont's Oratorio and orchestra performed to an audience of more than 1,200 people in the Fisher Center for Performing Arts. Requiem for Colour was a dynamic storytelling event which paid musical homage to the sufferers and saviors, the casualties and champions of Black American peoples in a requiem or mass for the dead.

Belmont University congratulations members of the Belmont Oratorio and orchestra who performed in Belmont School of Music Professor Jeffrey Ames's masterwork, Requiem for Colour. Over 450 students from Belmont's Oratorio and orchestra performed to an audience of more than 1,200 people in the Fisher Center for Performing Arts. Requiem for Colour was a dynamic storytelling event which paid musical homage to the sufferers and saviors, the casualties and champions of Black American peoples in a requiem or mass for the dead.

Nine Belmont students were recently recognized with a Student ADDY Award through one of the top local competitions for student advertising design in the nation. The awards are hosted by the American Advertising Federation Nashville (AAFN) and the Nashville Student Advertising Awards. The students who took home five gold and nine silver awards include Sebastian Lara, Mackenzie Smith, Caitlin Cooney, Margaret Owens, Carrie Neville, Abraham Mast, Kayla Monis, Caitlyn Swartwood and Ambrose Vargason.

Junior Songwriting major Maura Streppa was recently selected as one of six finalists in the 2022 Tennessee Songwriters Week Showcase. As one of the finalists, Streppa had the opportunity to play at the historic Bluebird Cafe on March 20. In order to be one of the finalists, Streppa competed against 100 other performers in front of local music industry professionals. Read more about Streppa's accomplishment here.