Connective Corridor


Corridor Cultural Venues

Syracuse has a diverse cultural life—symphony, opera, jazz, film, poetry, theater, art galleries, new music, and much more—and the Connective Corridor connects you to all these opportunities.

There are more than 30 cultural venues along the Connective Corridor, where you can enjoy world-class art, music and spoken word performances.

For a calendar of cultural events, visit SyracuseArts.net or find out about Connective Corridor arts and cultural organizations by following the links below. More information about area cultural venues can be found at the Syracuse Cultural Resources Council website.

Syracuse University

Syracuse University hosts a number of cultural events open to the public each day. Special events are made available through Pulse, a program providing opportunities to both students and the community in the performing and visual arts. Pulse works in collaboration with community arts groups and on-campus cultural organziations highlighted below. For more information on SU events, click here.

  • Coalition of Museums and Arts Centers (CMAC) of Syracuse University celebrates and explores the visual and electronic arts through exhibitions, publications, public presentrations, education and scholarship. Its members include The Warehouse Gallery, SU Special Collections Research Center, SUArt Galleries, Point of Contact, Light Work/Community Dark Rooms, and the Community Folk Art Center.
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts cultivates the creativity of the SU campus through public exhibitions and performances by students and faculty. Visit the Lowe Gallery, XL Projects, or attend one of several recitals at The Setnor School of Music located in Crouse College.
  • First Year Players (FYP) is a student-run, musical theatre organization providing non-drama majors, first-year and transfer students the opportunity to perform in an annual spring musical and gives production experience to undergraduate members.
  • Light Work and Community Darkrooms. Since 1973, Light Work has assisted artists in producing new work through exhibitions, lectures, classes, and related projects. Community Darkrooms provide classes, studio space, and a computer lab to assist and encourage local photographers.
  • The Schine Student Center Galleries exhibit artwork by students and local professionals at one of two galleries: the White Cube gallery features the work of university art majors; the Robert B. Menschel Photography Gallery features photographic exhibitions and can also be used to host receptions for featured artists.
  • Syracuse University Art Collection serves, educates, and enriches the lives of students, faculty, and the community.
  • The Syracuse Symposium celebrates creativity and imagination as well as interdisciplinary thinking through intellectual and artistic examination. The Symposium includes lectures, exhibits, and performances throughout the academic year.
  • The University Lecture Series brings some of the world’s most accomplished individuals to Syracuse each year. Each lecture is free and open to the public at Hendricks Chapel. Past lecturers include Vice President Al Gore, Hon. George J. Mitchell, David McCullough, Salman Rushdie, and Garrison Keillor.
  • The Community Folk Art Center provides opportunities for art-related discussions and forums for people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. CFAC works with artists with varying levels of experience to have their work showcased.