Category: Events

Events

Arts in the Online Community

Post author By Zi Wang
Post date March 27, 2020

Although we are isolated from one another physically, some businesses, organizations, and artists are offering free resources to keep us connected in spirit through the arts. We are grateful for the arts community coming together during this special time. Please share with families in need of activity ideas. If you have any recommendations to add to this list, please email us at [email protected].

Tune in for live-streamed performances, releases of previously recorded content, and interactive activities at Mason Arts at Home presented by Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts.*

Meet Broadway performers, designers, authors, career advisors, and composers for a live conversation hosted by At This Stage.

Join a conversation with award-winning filmmakers hosted by Mason’s School of Film and Video.*

Find an upcoming live stream performances and concerts by date and genre HERE.*

Create some art and doodle through “LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!”

Find arts-focused learning resources created by The Kennedy Center.

*These programs may contain explicit language or materials unsuitable for children. Please check the program details for guidance.

Announcements Events

POSTPONED: String Concert-Sunday, March 22, 2020

Post author By Zi Wang
Post date February 28, 2020

Due to current conditions as a result of COVID-19, and in the best interest of everyone’s health based on CDC and George Mason University guidelines, this concert has been postponed.

Academy string faculty and students are presenting a special string concert celebrating our string department and including works by Bacewicz, Beethoven, Schubert, and the Mendelssohn Octet. The concert will feature selected violin, viola, and cello students and faculty members, including Claire Allen, Rachel Holloway, Youbin Jun, Andrew Juola, Hyunji Lee, Patrick LeStrange, Caitlin Renner, and Zachary Whitaker. Students in the Violin Adventures Classes, Violin Choir, and Patriot Violins will also perform selected ensemble works. Come and enjoy these performances!

WHAT: String Concert
WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 2020 | 2 p.m.
WHERE: Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III See Map
COST: FREE

Announcements Art Events Film & Video

Off the Wall, Saturday, February 22

Post author By Zi Wang
Post date January 22, 2020

George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts invites the Academy family to Off the Wall, a family-friendly design, media, and fine arts festival featuring creative cuisine and local brewery and distillery tastings!

WHAT: Off the Wall fundraising benefit
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020 | 2-5 p.m.
WHERE: Art & Design Building, Mason Fairfax Campus See Map
PARKING: Event participants can park in the nearby Parking Lot A
COST:
$30, General admission
$20, Mason alumni, faculty, and staff
$10, Ages 14-18
Free, Children 13 and under

Every Spring George Mason University opens its Art and Design Building to alumni, parents, prospective students, and the public for a hands-on showcase of the visual arts at Mason. Tour 15 open studios and hands-on exhibits with student and faculty artists, enjoy the music, plus create your own works of art—it’s a great party!

Ticket and sponsorship proceeds support arts scholarships and guest artist residencies. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $500. For more information, contact Emily Rusch at 703-993-3872 or [email protected].

SEE EVENT DETAILS & GET TICKETS

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Violin Ensemble Concert—Saturday, December 21, 2019

Post author By Zi Wang
Post date December 17, 2019

The Academy’s Violin Ensemble is kicking off their winter break with a special concert at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Violin students from the studios of Claire Allen, Rachel Holloway, and Caitlin Renner will perform holiday and winter-themed music for the community!

WHAT: “Violin Concert: Music Celebrating the Holiday Season”
WHEN: Saturday, December 21, 2019 | 1 p.m.
WHERE: City of Fairfax Regional Library See Map
COST: FREE

Events

Disney’s Newsies—Sunday, November 17, 2019

Post author By Zi Wang
Post date October 22, 2019

Join your fellow Patriots at Disney’s “Newsies” at Arena Stage, starring George Mason University’s own School of Theater professor Ed Gero as Joseph Pulitzer! This spectacular afternoon of family-friendly theater includes a performance with prime seating and a private post-show discussion with Professor Gero and the Mason alumni cast and crew members involved in the production.

WHAT: Disney’s “Newsies”
WHEN: Sunday, November 17, 2019 | 1-4:30 pm
WHERE: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, Washington, D.C. (Directions)
COST: $42.50 (Children Ages 18 and Under) | $59.50 (Adults) Regular Price: $85

Learn more and purchase tickets: https://alumni.gmu.edu/ArenaStageNewsies

For more information, contact Ryan Braaten at [email protected] or 703-993-8641.