Cape Breton University understands the importance of connecting students, faculty, staff and the community to Arts and Culture. Through five distinct areas, CBU gives you the opportunity to discover, explore and enrich your life through Arts and Culture in ways distinctive to CBU.
The university Art Gallery, which is open full-time, allows you to experience the work of aspiring local artists, as well as a collection of permanent artwork. The Beaton Institute gives you a glimpse into the past through persevered historical records related to the university and the Island. Take time to enjoy a theatrical or musical performance during the Boardmore Playhouse Seasons of Play. Browse through the CBU Press to discover rich cultural resources for Nova Scotia and, finally, visit our Centre for Cape Breton studies which offers many opportunities to reach into the community to explore its cultural heritage.
To begin discovering Arts and Culture through CBU, please click on one of the links below.
Boardmore Playhouse
Art Gallery
Beaton Institute
