Mason Community Arts Academy

Mason Community Arts Academy Community arts classes and private music lessons at George Mason University. Music, theater, art, and more! For all ages and levels.

Mason Community Arts Academy offers year-round classes, private lessons, summer programs, and special events to people of all ages and abilities in the community in music, theater, film and video, and visual art!

Illustrate your favorite Disney, manga, and anime characters or create your very own sci-fi and fantasy creature sidekic...
08/27/2026

Illustrate your favorite Disney, manga, and anime characters or create your very own sci-fi and fantasy creature sidekicks in our Digital Illustration: Character Creation Studio 🎨🧝‍♀️🧙‍♂️🐉👸

Using Adobe Creative Cloud and drawing tablets, students will learn the fundamentals of proportions and facial expressions while using color theory to build backgrounds and interactions that bring their characters to life ✍

Register today 👉 masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes/art/digital-illustration-character-creation/

In our Saturdays art class for teens, students will engage in various art activities that explore art history, extend te...
08/25/2026

In our Saturdays art class for teens, students will engage in various art activities that explore art history, extend technical skills, and explore exciting techniques in a variety of media 🎨

Activities include sketchbook drawing, collaborative painting, digital art making, sculpting, photographing, and more!

Register on our website 👉 masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes/art/teen-art-class/

Whether you perform as a soloist, in a choral ensemble, or simply enjoy singing and jamming out to music in your car dur...
08/24/2026

Whether you perform as a soloist, in a choral ensemble, or simply enjoy singing and jamming out to music in your car during rush-hour traffic, this course offers a welcoming and engaging opportunity to explore singing and musicianship! 🎵

This flexible course is designed for singers of all experience levels and focuses on developing healthy vocal technique, artistic expression, and confidence in performance 🎤

Head over to our website for more information 👉 masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes/music/fall-voice-class-for-adults/

Mason Community Arts Academy offers specialty discounted piano classes for adults ages 55 and older. Our beginner and in...
08/21/2026

Mason Community Arts Academy offers specialty discounted piano classes for adults ages 55 and older. Our beginner and intermediate piano classes provide a relaxed and supportive environment to enjoy the wonders of the piano 🎹

Classes are held Wednesdays beginning September 16! More information about times and class curriculum can be found on our website 👉 masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes/music/

Instruments in the Attic (IiA), the Academy’s instrument donation program, recently donated 21 acoustic guitars, 15 elec...
08/20/2026

Instruments in the Attic (IiA), the Academy’s instrument donation program, recently donated 21 acoustic guitars, 15 electric keyboards, 2 djembes, 1 xylophone, and 23 foldable music stands to Ironbridge Christian Academy in Chesterfield, Virginia.

Founded in 2000, Ironbridge Christian Academy serves students Pre-K through 4th grade and will be expanding to include 5th and 6th grade. Through this donation, they will continue to grow their music program.

For more information on how to support IiA, donate an instrument, or request a donation, visit masonacademy.gmu.edu/outreach/

Join us Wednesday nights this fall to learn to play the ukulele, a fun and accessible instrument 🎵Students will learn th...
08/19/2026

Join us Wednesday nights this fall to learn to play the ukulele, a fun and accessible instrument 🎵

Students will learn the fundamentals of playing chords, melodies, and singing along to popular hits. No prior musical experience needed!

More information on our website 👉 masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes/music/ukulele-level-1-for-adults/

Mason Community Arts Academy is offering a chamber music class for intermediate to early advanced middle and high school...
08/18/2026

Mason Community Arts Academy is offering a chamber music class for intermediate to early advanced middle and high school string players and pianists to partner in small ensembles and experience making music together 🎻🎹

🎵 Promote teamwork
🎵 Focus on rhythmic accuracy
🎵 Strengthen listening skills
🎵 Explore musical expression
🎵 Learn how to communicate and collaborate through music

Registration deadline is September 15! For more information head over to our website 👉 masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes/music/chamber-music-collaborative-2/

From beginner students to students who want to continue their studies, Foundations of Drawing is open to all students wh...
08/17/2026

From beginner students to students who want to continue their studies, Foundations of Drawing is open to all students who want to develop their art through practice with the human figure ✍🏻

Students will experiment with different materials and work on gesture, shading, and more!

Beginning Saturdays starting September 26, claim your spot now 👉🏼 masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes/art/fall-foundations-of-drawing/

Start your violin journey at the very beginning, in our Violin Beginnings class this fall! 🎻Students age 6–8 will learn:...
08/13/2026

Start your violin journey at the very beginning, in our Violin Beginnings class this fall! 🎻

Students age 6–8 will learn:

🎵 How to hold the violin/bow
🎵 Fundamental violin techniques
🎵 Pitch and rhythm
🎵 Violin repertoire
🎵 Violin and classical music history
🎵 And more!

Our full year program runs September 2026 to May 2027. Secure your spot today and introduce your child to the joys of music! 🎶

🔗 masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes/music/fall-violin-beginnings/

Last week we wrapped up seven weeks of Summer Arts at Mason, marking our most successful summer yet!Some of our Fall 202...
08/10/2026

Last week we wrapped up seven weeks of Summer Arts at Mason, marking our most successful summer yet!

Some of our Fall 2026 programs begin this month and run till December. Check out our fall lineup of classes in piano, oil painting, voice, acting, and more! Some classes are already waitlisted so don't delay: masonacademy.gmu.edu/classes

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4260 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA
22030

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+17039939889

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