Welcome to the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

We can’t wait to see what you create.

Housed in a beautifully restored heritage building in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts offers 95,000 square feet of creative, rehearsal and performance space.

Formerly the Canada Hair Cloth Factory, our facility has been transformed into an environmentally friendly and technologically updated arts environment that retains characteristics of the late-19th century building. It is in this remarkable venue that you will become part of a tight-knit community where creativity, collectivity, intellectual engagement and social impact intersect. Fostered by practicing professionals who deeply invest in your future as artists, scholars and teachers, ‘the Marilyn’ is among the best arts schools in Canada.

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Viewbook

Thinking of joining us at the MIWSFPA? Have a look through our online viewbook to learn more about our programs, admission requirements, and what some of our recent graduates are up to by clicking the button below:

Cover image of 2026 MIWSFPA Viewbook with pink background and photo of three students in front of the main building.

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Department of Dramatic Arts

All Dramatic Arts degree offerings are united under one goal: to integrate theory and practice so as to provide students with a broad educational base combining research, practice and creative development.

Department of Music

Bright and spacious lesson studios, ample space for equipment storage, state-of-the-art practice rooms, and new percussion equipment are just a small part of the music experience at Brock.

Department of Visual Arts

The state-of-the-art facilities in the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts have transformed the way we create, learn and experiment. Pursue a degree in Studio Art or History of Art and Visual Culture.

Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture

Arts Leadership is a degree program offered by the Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture for students who wish to gain a critical understanding of contemporary culture and apply their learning to careers in the arts or the arts industry.

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