College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)

Mason Artist-in-Residence Ballet Hispánico Connects Campus and Community in Deep Hispanic Heritage Month Engagement

George 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.

Center 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.

Eugene'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.

Carlehr Swanson (Bachelor of Music, 2019) was crowned Miss Virginia 2024 on June 29, 2024, just months after performing a preview concert or her upcoming EP on George Mason's Fairfax Campus.

As a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Professor Chawky Frenn will conduct international research while teaching at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, India, in the fall.

At George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Mason Wind Symphony is a testament to musical excellence and community strength. Under the guidance of Dr. William Lake, Jr., this ensemble, composed primarily of music majors, is one of the highest levels of artistry and dedication within the School of Music. Students assigned to this ensemble are chosen through a screen audition process that sets a standard for excellence throughout the performance season.

George Mason University has joined the Alliance of Art Research Universities (a2ru) as an institutional member. This action uniquely positions George Mason among other R1 institutions to support an emerging research culture in the arts.

A statement from Dean Rick Davis of the College of Visual and Performing Arts regarding the closure of University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA in June 2024.

The annual ARTS by George! benefit, presented by George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), returns in 2024 with multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga as the headliner. The philanthropic event raises vital support for student scholarships in visual arts, dance, music, theater, game design, film, and arts management, as well as for the Mason Community Arts Academy, Green Machine Ensembles, and the Great Performances at Mason season at the Center for the Arts. ARTS by George! takes place on Saturday, September 28 on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University.