PNCA’s Cornerstone Lectures bring distinguished artists, scholars, innovators, and critics to PNCA for lectures, seminars, panel discussions, and a variety of related interactions with faculty, students, and the community at large. Funded by the President’s Office, these programs explore the evolving role of arts education in the 21st Century.

The Cornerstone Lectures include the annual Convocation Address, which officially opens the academic year; the College’s Homecoming Lecture during Alumni weekend; the Edelman Lecture in March; and the Commencement Address given at Commencement in May.