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November 18, 2024Since graduating from George Mason University, alum Alex Plank, BA Film and Video Studies ’10, has worked professionally on films and television series as an associate producer and actor. Plank is also an autism activist who works toward more authentic neurodiverse representation in media.
November 6, 2024Mason Artist-in-Residence Ballet Hispánico Connects Campus and Community in Deep Hispanic Heritage Month Engagement
November 4, 2024Stars of Virginia Opera's production of "Carmen" (November 16–17 at the Center for the Arts) participate in a Q&A.
November 4, 2024Winner of a MacArthur Genius Fellowship Grant and the Avery Fisher Prize, pianist Jeremy Denk is, according to the New York Times, “a pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs.” Denk joins the esteemed Fairfax Symphony Orchestra to perform Beethoven’s poetic Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 on November 23 at the Center for the Arts.
October 18, 2024Learn more about the Center for the Arts' audio describer Ermyn King and performances this season offering the service.
October 3, 2024George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts celebrates a successful 2024 ARTS by George! raising more than $250,000 to support Mason Arts. The evening featured Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga.
September 27, 2024Center for the Arts engagement activities with Mason Artist-in-Residence Ballet Hispánico include a master class and classroom visits with George Mason students, workshops for area schools and community groups, Latin social dances for the public and Mason community, and a free school time performance.
September 17, 2024At George Mason University, the computer game design program offers students more than just an education—it provides a direct pathway into the gaming industry. Emphasizing practical experience and industry connections, the program enthralls students in the game community, preparing them for thriving careers. Key events like the Global Game Jam illustrate this immersive approach, where students like Matthew Neri find unique opportunities to hone their skills and build valuable networks.
September 17, 2024Eugene's journey in music began at a young age in Saratov, Russia. "I have been playing clarinet for as long as I remember myself," he recalled. Inspired by his musician mother and guided by an excellent teacher, Eugene's passion for the clarinet flourished. After graduating with honors from Saratov State Conservatory, he gained significant experience in professional band performance and woodwind instruction. He eventually became the second clarinetist in the Saratov Symphony Orchestra.
August 28, 2024Headlined by award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga, the annual benefit event raises funds for student scholarships at the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). Since its launch in 2006, ARTS by George! has raised more than $4.1 million for Mason Arts.
August 23, 2024A new flexible and wide-ranging partnership between the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in the United Kingdom and George Mason University's School of Dance offers exciting possibilities for research, collaboration, and cultural exploration.
August 21, 2024George Mason University’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution hosted its largest group of high schoolers to date, 46, for its ninth annual Conflict Resolution Youth Summit in July.