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Celebrating the powerful opening of "Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body" by CVPA alumni Brianna Camp (BFA ’23) ✨

Guests experienced an unforgettable evening reflecting on Brianna’s deeply personal exploration of chronic illness through large-scale oil paintings, photography, and poetry alongside an insightful artist talk and Q&A.

As a 2025 Young Alumni Commissioning Project Award winner, Brianna brought this world-premiere exhibition to life with remarkable vision and impact.

The exhibition remains on view at through August 1!

Learn more: https://cvpa.calendar.gmu.edu/flare-finding-a-sense-of-place-in-the-chronically-ill-body-art-exhibition

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Congrats again, ! 🎓💚💛

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There is so much to celebrate around !

Earlier this month, we recognized our Mason Arts staff and faculty for their outstanding contributions and years of service! Congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients, we are incredibly proud of the outstanding achievements and contributions of our colleagues! 💚💛

➡️ Learn more about the Outstanding Awardees: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/2026-mason-arts-awards

A huge congratulations to Steven Luu for earning his MFA from the George Mason University School of Art and being featured on NBC4 Washington for his remarkable and inspiring journey.

Drawing from his experiences in war and military service, Steven Luu uses art to foster healing and connection, while supporting other veterans in their own paths forward. His work reflects resilience, purpose, and a deep commitment to community

We are so incredibly proud of Steven and all that he has accomplished, and we look forward to seeing the continued impact of his work! 💚💛

🔗 Watch now: https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/northern-virginia/gmu-grad-art-healing-experience/4105053/

GMU grad uses art as a healing experience A Vietnamese American grad student now uses his art to help veterans. Northern Virginia Bureau reporter Drew Wilder shares his story.

You’re invited to the opening reception of "Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body", a new exhibition by College of Visual and Performing Arts alumni Brianna Camp (BFA, Art and Visual Technology ’23), debuting at Mason Exhibitions Arlington.

Created with support from the CVPA Young Alumni Commissioning Project, "Flare" brings together large-scale oil paintings, poetry, and documentary photography to explore Camp’s lived experience with chronic illness.

Drawing from a decade of walks around Royal Lake Park in Fairfax, Virginia, the work traces connections between a transforming landscape and a body in constant flux asking how grief, healing, and self-trust can coexist.

🔗 To learn more and register, visit: https://cvpa.calendar.gmu.edu/opening-reception-flare-finding-a-sense-of-place-in-the-chronically-ill-body-art-exhibition-with-artist-brianna-camp

Join College of Visual and Performing Arts alumni Brianna Camp (BFA, Art and Visual Technology ’23) for the opening reception of "Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body" at Mason Exhibitions Arlington.

Through large-scale oil paintings, photography, and poetry, Camp explores her lived experience with chronic illness culminating in this powerful, deeply personal exhibition. The evening includes a brief artist talk from Camp, followed by a Q&A with guests.

✨ This premiere presentation is supported in part by the
2025 CVPA Young Alumni Commissioning Project Award.

🔗 To learn more and register, visit: https://cvpa.calendar.gmu.edu/opening-reception-flare-finding-a-sense-of-place-in-the-chronically-ill-body-art-exhibition-with-artist-brianna-camp