WELCOME TO THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center at Bard’s adventurous programs and world-class facilities, designed by Frank Gehry, provide an outstanding environment in which to create, perform, learn, and experience.
The Center bears the name of Richard B. Fisher, a man of deep intellectual curiosity, an enlightened patron of the arts, and the former chair of Bard’s Board of Trustees. This magnificent building and the extraordinary arts experiences that take place within it are a tribute to his vision, generosity, and leadership.
About Bard College
Bard College has distinguished itself as a leader in the field of liberal arts and sciences for more than 160 years by providing a first-rate undergraduate education for its students. The College is known for its pioneering ideas in education, its passionate commitment to the highest standards of artistic inquiry and practice, and for its vigorous advocacy of liberty, citizenship, individual dignity, and tolerance of differences.
About the Hudson Valley
Bard College sits in the northwest corner of historic Dutchess County in the beautiful mid–Hudson Valley. Today the region’s many communities, with their galleries, restaurants, shops, and cultural events; its exciting outdoor activities, including paragliding, kayaking, and mountain biking; and its numerous historical sights make it a vibrant place to live.