Terre Haute is home to an extensive outdoor sculpture collection and many art galleries. The Swope Art Museum is noted for its extraordinary collection of nearly 2,500 works of American art from the 19th century to present. Arts Illiana, the University Art Gallery at Indiana State University, and Clabber Girl Museum - all located in downtown Terre Haute, host rotating art shows throughout the year.

Interested in performing arts? The Crossroads Repertory Theatre located on the campus of Indiana State University, Hatfield Hall located on the campus of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, and the Community Theatre of Terre Haute - which is the oldest community theatre in Indiana - keep the performing art scene thriving within our community.

High quality performing and fine arts learning experiences are available for all ages through the Indiana State University (ISU) Community School of the Arts (CSA), the Swope Art Museum, and the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, and the Community Theatre of Terre Haute.