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Arts and Culture

Experience the literary, visual and performing arts

Attend a reading or book talk by a renowned writer. Explore the creative works of students and faculty as well as local, regional and national artists in a campus gallery. See — or perhaps take part in — one of our acclaimed music, dance or theatre productions. Whatever your artistic interests and cultural inclinations, you can cultivate your passions at CCBC. Visit our blog to learn more.

Performing Arts

Dance 

The CCBC Dance Company is rooted in a global appreciation of the art form and offers technique and appreciation classes in a variety of styles.

Music 

From classical to jazz, vocal to instrumental, CCBC performing arts offers a variety of styles and periods of music. Music Forum performances feature faculty, professional musicians and student performers and all are free to the public.

Theatre 

CCBC is home to two student theatre programs that offer associate degrees in both acting and technical theatre design. We also offer three community theatres, with performance and audience opportunities for all ages and experience levels.

Visual Arts and Culture

The Galleries at CCBC

The art galleries at CCBC, managed and curated by our Institute of Art and Design, are dedicated to showcasing quality visual arts. We're proud to present a dynamic series of exhibitions by local, regional and national artists showcasing a range of media, dealing with diverse themes. The galleries also showcase outstanding artwork created by students in the Art Department.

Community Book Connection

The Community Book Connection (CBC) is a college-wide reading initiative dedicated to promoting a culture of dialogue, discussion and debate at CCBC. Each year we select a book that we recommend to the college community and host related events like keynote lectures, discussions, field trips and more.

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In the News

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Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre presents Disney musical revue Dare to Dream Jr.

  • Press Release
  • June 25, 2026

Performances held July 10–19 at CCBC Essex

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Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre presents Xanadu

  • Press Release
  • June 4, 2026

Xanadu is based on the 1980s film blending pop hits from Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John with Greek mythology.

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Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre presents God of Carnage

  • Press Release
  • June 2, 2026

When two sets of parents meet to discuss a playground altercation between their sons, polite conversation quickly gives way to explosive...

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DCT presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

  • Press Release
  • April 28, 2026

Dundalk Community Theatre, in residence at CCBC, presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, May 8–17, 2026.

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CCBC presents Overlea ArtsFest/CCBC Film Festival

  • Press Release
  • April 21, 2026

Community College of Baltimore County Digital Media Production Department presents the Overlea ArtsFest/CCBC Film Festival, May 8 - 10 at CCBC Essex.

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CCBC presents Spring 2026 Dance Concert April 30 —May 2

  • Press Release
  • April 15, 2026

The concert will showcase new works by CCBC’s exceptional dance faculty and CCBC Dance Company Artistic Director Melinda Blomquist.

Contact Us

Irina Lapteva

Director of the Arts