"The Buckley Performing Arts Center serves the college and surrounding communities by offering a first-class theater facility for a variety of uses, including theatre for adults and children, concerts, recitals, readings, lectures, meetings and conferences.

In addition, to promote cultural opportunities and awareness for the college community and the MetroSouth community, the Fine Arts Dept. produces and promotes a performance series throughout the year that encompasses contemporary and classical music, dance and theatre, including a season of plays and musicals produced by the college-sponsored community theater, The Massasoit Theatre Company."

"Art is not simply a diversion or amusement, rather, we are convinced that art is necessary for the growth and well-being of our society and civilization."