Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts – College of Charleston

Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts - College of Charleston is a university in Charleston, SC. The School of the Arts provides academic programs in art and architectural history, arts management, dance, historic preservation and community planning, music, studio art, and theatre. Students have the opportunity to study with working artists and participate in various performances and exhibitions.

The institution offers a variety of academic paths, including 69 majors and 88 minors, alongside undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs. The School of the Arts features professional training sessions through summer pre-college programs in dance, music, and visual arts. Students engage in a year-round calendar of events including concerts, plays, dance performances, lectures, and gallery exhibitions. The university environment emphasizes hands-on learning, research, and community partnerships.

Located on George Street, the center is situated near the John M. Rivers Communications Museum, Barnet Courtyard, and Cistern Yard. It is a short walk from the Kathleen K. Lightsey Garden and the Sottile Theater.

The university is recognized for its 250-year academic history and its status as one of the nation's great public universities. It maintains a commitment to excellence through distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts - College of Charleston provides exceptional creative and academic opportunities within the vibrant cultural community of Charleston.