It is the mission of Flaten Art Museum at St. Olaf College to foster an understanding of the place of the visual arts in a liberal arts education. Flaten Art Museum is integral to the Department of Art and Art History and to the interdisciplinaryeducational goalsof the college. Music. Theater. Dance. the Visual Arts. From the world renowned St. Olaf Christmas Festival to exhibits by visiting and campus artists to innovative theater productions and dance performances, St. Olaf offers a vibrant arts showcase, providing outstanding cultural offerings throughout the academic year. Whether appreciated live or via web streaming, there is a wealth of talent and creativity to enjoy.