Arts in Context

The arts create community. Throughout Mason Arts, artistic vision sparks global conversation.

Two new series, Kritikos and Global Arts Coffeehouse, bring George Mason University artists, scholars and neighbors into conversation about artistic work on the global scene as well as a thoughtful approach to the arts. 

Please see the calendar for a list of current events. Check back for updates throughout the year.

These events are free and open to the public.


Kritikos

Kritikos engages topics such as writing about the arts, critical studies, translation, the artist in society, and art as speech.

Stack of anti-racist books

Kritikos Anti-Racist Reading Group

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.

James Baldwin

Global Arts Coffeehouse

The Global Arts Coffeehouse centers on the work of international artists, globalization in the arts, and cross-cultural artistic exchange. This series highlights artists with international impact and provides opportunity for George Mason students and the community to learn about their work. Each of these events is free and open to the public. 

Female Latin powerhouse group LADAMA (LA Weekly)
Female Latin powerhouse group LADAMA (LA Weekly)

The Global Arts Coffeehouse centers on the work of international artists, globalization in the arts, and cross-cultural artistic exchange. This series highlights artists with international impact and provides opportunity for Mason students and the community to learn about their work. Each of these events is free and open to the public. 

LADAMA holding a drumming workshop for percussion students at Manassas Park High School and Mason students enrolled in World Music Classes.
LADAMA holding a drumming workshop for percussion students at Manassas Park High School and George Mason students enrolled in World Music Classes.