George Mason Giving Day 2026
On April 2, the entire George Mason University community—students, alumni, parents, volunteers, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community—comes together to make a lasting impact.
Your participation in Mason Vision Day fuels:
- Transformative experiences for the next generation of artists through scholarship opportunities at the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA).
- The reimagination of the Center for the Arts through the Give Voice Initiative.
- Inspiring performances and programs that enrich our community, made possible by the Center for the Arts’ Artist-in-Residence program.
- Fostering talent, school spirit, and artistic excellence through scholarship opportunities for members of the Green Machine Pep Band.
Video: Dean Davis explains the value of scholarships for our students.
Take YOUR Seat!
10 members of the Mason Arts Board have named seats as part of the Give Voice initiative to reimagine the Center for the Arts and are challenging 10 arts alumni and friends to "Take Their Seat" as part of George Mason Giving Day!
- Grand Tier Seat- $2,500
- Orchestra Seat- $5,000
Pledge now and pay in annual or monthly installments for up to 5 years to put your or a loved one’s name on the reimagined Center for the Arts. Limited quantity available.
Matching Challenge:
An anonymous CVPA alumni donor has agreed to match the first $2,500 in gifts of any amount to the CVPA Scholarship Fund! Help unlock $2,500 and double your impact on scholarship support for our talented and deserving students!
Learn about the CVPA Scholarship Fund
Support students from all seven colleges at the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Learn about the Give Voice initiative
The Center for the Arts, opened in 1990, is no longer a match for the growth and evolution we have experienced — and what we envision. Our community’s dreams are bigger, bolder, and brighter than ever. Our moment to make those dreams come alive is now, and we need your help.
The time has come to reimagine the Center for the Arts, to deepen our promise and our purpose. We’re launching a capital initiative to Give Voice to future generations of our creative community.
Learn about the Center for the Arts Artist-in-Residence Program
Each year, the Mason Artist-in-Residence program connects artists appearing at the Center for the Arts with on- and off-campus communities. Each Artist-in-Residence participates in a variety of activities, both in the classroom teaching our students and with the local community.
Learn about the Green Machine Ensembles
Students from all across Mason, playing any instrument at any level and any age benefit from your donation.
CVPA Alum, We Want to Hear From You!
Tell us about your triumphs, challenges, and successes since graduation, and join our mailing list to be notified about upcoming opportunities and events for our alumni.
Image: Alumna Carlehr Swanson poses with Dean Rick Davis at the concert for Swanson’s EP release.
Questions about supporting the Green Machine Pep Band? Contact Bobby Lacy and Chris Troiano.
Questions about supporting academic programs or the Center for the Arts? Contact Amanda Snellings.