A Sneak Peek at the Reimagined Hop

After nearly 36 months of ideating, planning, blueprinting, and constructing, the Hopkins Center for the Arts is finally ready for its grand reopening. The building, designed by the world-renowned design firm Snøhetta, has been reimagined to create more spaces for learning, creating, and gathering, not just for students involved in the arts but for all members of the Dartmouth community.

Starting September 24, students will get the opportunity to tour the new Hop—including the stunning new Daryl & Steven Roth Wing—and a weekend-long celebration will take place this October to mark the completion of Dartmouth’s Arts District. Shonda Rhimes ’91 H’14, Mindy Kaling ’01 H’18, Sharon Washington ’81, Rachel Dratch ’88 and more will return to campus for this momentous occasion.

The new Hop features a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, many of which were made possible by the generosity of alumni and other friends of the institution. Each space was strategically designed for creative exploration, offering flexible spaces that encourage students to experiment and think outside the box. This flexibility extends outside the arts, with multi-functional spaces for relaxing, working, and socializing, too.

But make no mistake—the Hop will continue to be a hub for pushing artistic boundaries, collaborating with pioneering artists, scholars, and innovators from all disciplines. Its artistic works and contemporary forms of expression will continue to impact the Dartmouth campus and the world beyond, as it always has.

Explore photos of the Hop’s exciting new spaces below!