Visual & Performing Arts

Spring Jam! 2026

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:51 am

The JCC Music Department is proud to present the 2026 Spring Jam! This energetic and exciting concert is open to the public and features JCC Rock Ensembles, directed by Bill Eckstrom, performing a variety of selections in a range of styles. The concert will also be streamed via Zoom.

Jazz Fest 2026

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:51 am

Jazz Fest 2026 features acclaimed ensemble Jazz Crossing, which plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards, grooves and blues. The group consists of John Cross (saxophones, flute, and clarinet), Jay Hagen (trumpet), Doug Shutte (trombone), Tyler Nelson (vibraphone), Jim Madden (piano), Marc Cousins (bass), and Craig Ridgway (drums). 

Additionally, the Chautauqua County Student All-Stars, a unique group of local high school and college musicians, will perform numbers by Kenny Dorham, Doug Beach, and others.

JCC's Got Talent 2026 - Cancelled

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:51 am

Join Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, and Campus Life for JCC’s Got Talent, where our incredible students take the stage to sing, dance, perform, and surprise us all. You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, you might even witness the next campus legend.

  • Buy tickets to vote for your favorite performances
  • Get in on the 50/50 raffle
  • Refreshments for sale

Come support your fellow Jayhawks, cast your votes, and help crown this year’s talent champion.

Proceeds benefit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Poetry and Photography Contest

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:51 am

A college-wide contest is in the works!

A selection committee will review submissions and invite 10–15 poets to share their work at this live poetry event, where submitted photos will also be displayed as part of a photography contest. 

Student winners will be selected and awarded gift cards:

Spoken word

  • 1st place – $100
  • 2nd place – $50
  • 3rd place – $25

Written poetry

  • 1st place – $100

Photography categories and prizes TBD.

'Directions' Exhibition

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:51 am

On display through March 28, "Directions" is a growing series of mail-able sculptures that artist Abraham Ferraro began in 2011. Each piece incorporates mailing addresses, postage, shipping labels, and installation instructions as integral visual elements. Works are exhibited as they arrive by mail and assembled on-site in response to the architecture of the gallery, creating a site-specific installation unique to each venue. 

'Directions' Exhibition

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:51 am

On display through March 28, "Directions" is a growing series of mail-able sculptures that artist Abraham Ferraro began in 2011. Each piece incorporates mailing addresses, postage, shipping labels, and installation instructions as integral visual elements. Works are exhibited as they arrive by mail and assembled on-site in response to the architecture of the gallery, creating a site-specific installation unique to each venue. 

'Directions' Exhibition

Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:51 am

On display through March 28, "Directions" is a growing series of mail-able sculptures that artist Abraham Ferraro began in 2011. Each piece incorporates mailing addresses, postage, shipping labels, and installation instructions as integral visual elements. Works are exhibited as they arrive by mail and assembled on-site in response to the architecture of the gallery, creating a site-specific installation unique to each venue. 

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