Barton has no shortage of events to offer the community. Each season brings a unique flavor of visual and performing arts. Live entertainment. Right in your back yard.
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Arts Program | Dance Program | Music Program | Theatre Program
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Upcoming Events
Auditions: Jack Kilby
Thursday, January 16
7 p.m.
Friday, January 17
7 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Open auditions for students and community for the Spring production of "Jack Kilby" written by Rob Munden about the Nobel Prize winning electrical engineer from Great Bend who changed the world.
Guest Artist Series- Two Pianos Duet Recital
Saturday, February 1
7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Enjoy guest artists from Bethel and Central Christian Colleges. There is no cost to attend.
Barton Cougar Dance Day
Friday, February 7
10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Free
Recruitment event where high school dance students can be a college dancer for a day with free dance classes, lunch, clinics with Barton Dance Theatre and Barton Dance Team. Dance scholarship auditions from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm for high school seniors.
Superhero Creative Camp for Kids
Saturday, February 8
2:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm
$20 - ages 3 to 11 years old
$10 - per sibling (up to 3 siblings)
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
Children aged 3 -11years old will love this creative camp exploring superhero's and creating their own Superhero! The camp includes classes taught by Barton Dance student in Dance, Visual Art, Tumbling, and Acting, plus a snack and movie times at the end. The camp is a fundraiser for Barton Dance Theatre's tour to Chicago in May.
Sing Sing Blues
Thursday, February 20
7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 21
7:30 pm
Saturday, February 22
7:30 pm
Sunday, February 23
2:00 pm
$10 - General Admission
Tickets sold at the door
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
New dramatic musical Sing Sing Blues, written by our very own psychology instructor, Eric Smith. The play is set in the historic Sing Sing Prison circa 1954 and gives a glimpse into the life of the men incarcerated there and their relationships with the loved ones who visit them.
Community Music School
We have heard and recognized the need for piano instruction in the Barton County area. Starting in Fall 2024, the Music Accompaniment program will be offering piano lessons for ages 6 through 18 in our Community Music School. This is a non-credit program where your child will receive piano instruction by a college student in the music accompaniment program under the supervision of Dr. Alejandro Avila, the Director of Accompaniment, at Barton.
Costs for Lessons per Year/Semester
30 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $15/lesson) $400/$210
45 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $22.50/lesson) $600/$315
60 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $30/lesson) $800/$420
There is an opportunity for a family discount if a family enrolls more than one child. Enrollment is limited so contact Dr. Avila at avilaal@bartonccc.edu for more information and how to register your child.
Performing Arts Department 2024-2025 Schedule of Events
January 2025
January 2025
Auditions: Jack Kilby
Thursday, January 16
7 p.m.
Friday, January 17
7 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Open auditions for students and community for the Spring production of "Jack Kilby" written by Rob Munden about the Nobel Prize winning electrical engineer from Great Bend who changed the world.
February 2025
February 2025
Guest Artist Series- Two Pianos Duet Recital
Saturday, February 1
7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Enjoy guest artists from Bethel and Central Christian Colleges. There is no cost to attend.
Barton Cougar Dance Day
Friday, February 7
10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Free
Recruitment event where high school dance students can be a college dancer for a day with free dance classes, lunch, clinics with Barton Dance Theatre and Barton Dance Team. Dance scholarship auditions from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm for high school seniors.
Superhero Creative Camp for Kids
Saturday, February 8
2:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm
$20 - ages 3 to 11 years old
$10 - per sibling (up to 3 siblings)
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
Children aged 3 -11years old will love this creative camp exploring superhero's and creating their own Superhero! The camp includes classes taught by Barton Dance student in Dance, Visual Art, Tumbling, and Acting, plus a snack and movie times at the end. The camp is a fundraiser for Barton Dance Theatre's tour to Chicago in May.
Sing Sing Blues
Thursday, February 20
7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 21
7:30 pm
Saturday, February 22
7:30 pm
Sunday, February 23
2:00 pm
$10 - General Admission
Tickets sold at the door
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
New dramatic musical Sing Sing Blues, written by our very own psychology instructor, Eric Smith. The play is set in the historic Sing Sing Prison circa 1954 and gives a glimpse into the life of the men incarcerated there and their relationships with the loved ones who visit them.