Mason Arts

10/02/2026

This past academic year marked a major milestone in the international partnership between George Mason University's School of Dance () and the Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) () in Leeds, England. From welcoming NSCD students and faculty to Fairfax to launching the inaugural Leap Into Leeds study abroad program, dance students had the opportunity to collaborate across cultures, expand their artistic practice, and build lasting connections.

From taking class with Phoenix Dance Theatre () to exploring the arts and culture of Leeds and York, these experiences helped shape a truly transformative year for everyone involved.

🔗 Read more about this exciting international exchange at the link in our bio.

09/29/2026

Look to the western sky this Saturday night, and you might spot 2019 George Mason University School of Theater alumna Adelina Mitchell belting her heart out onstage at ARTS By George! She's currently on the road with the Broadway National tour of Wicked as the Elphaba standby, but you may have seen her onstage locally at Olney Theatre Center and Signature Theatre.

It's going to be a magical evening at the Center for the Arts - the wizard himself Jeff Goldblum is our headliner.

Read more in the DC Theater Arts article linked in the comments.

📷 Grace Stockdale

09/24/2026

The arts have the power to bring people together, foster connection, and create meaningful opportunities for expression.

This fall, George Mason University's Veterans and the Arts Initiative is expanding its impact through workshops, performances, and creative experiences for veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and the broader community.

From theater and music to visual arts and storytelling, these programs continue to build community through creativity.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about upcoming classes, events, and the impact of the Veterans and the Arts Initiative.

09/23/2026

Success often starts with a conversation.

Students are invited to strengthen their networking skills through two special events: Networking Without the Awkward on September 28 and the Creative Careers Mix & Mingle on September 30.

Whether networking comes naturally or feels outside your comfort zone, these programs offer an opportunity to build confidence, make connections, and invest in your professional future.

Learn the skill. Practice the skill. Build your network.

➡️ Click the link to learn more and register https://gmu.joinhandshake.com/events/2024051/share_preview

09/22/2026

ARTS by George! brings together students, alumni, supporters, and community members to celebrate the power of the arts while raising critical scholarship support for Mason Arts students. In 2025 alone, the event generated more than $290,000 in support, funding opportunities for students across visual art, dance, music, theater, film, game design, and arts management.

Your support also helps sustain Mason Community Arts Academy, Green Machine Ensembles, and Great Performances at Mason, expanding access to the arts throughout our region.

Join us on October 3 for this year’s ARTS by George! celebration and help make an impact on the next generation of artists. Learn more and get involved: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/give/arts-george

09/18/2026

The theme for this year's National Arts in Education Week (9/13-9/19) is "Every Student, Every Community." And that's something we're committed to all year long across Mason Arts. We're proud to offer engagement opportunities to scholars from elementary school to college students to lifelong learners. Throughout our season, we offer field trips, backstage tours, lecture-demonstrations, and masterclasses led by professional artists, so that every community member can experience the arts in meaningful ways.

Learn more about the Hylton Center's Education Initiative at bit.ly/HyltonEd. Learn more about the Center for the Arts' educational opportunities at bit.ly/CenterArtsEd. And visit cvpa.gmu.edu to learn about the College of Visual And Performing Arts.

📷 1: Yo-Yo Ma with Dewberry School of Music Students
📷 2: Jeremy Jordan with Mason Arts and local high school students
📷 3: Time for Three with students from Gar-Field Senior High School

09/17/2026

We are so proud of our alumni! 💚💛

Capping a year of recognition, George Mason alum Rhea Seehorn, BA Art (Studio) ’94, received an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards Monday, September 15, in Los Angeles.

09/08/2026

🎬 Coming Tomorrow: Instagram Takeover with Kenge BaNikongo!

Join Kenge BaNikongo ('21), a George Mason alumni of the School of Theater and Film and Video Studies Program , during her Mason Arts Instagram Takeover to share a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Wingz," her original comedy-drama series exploring family, identity, and a magical twist on everyday life.

A writer, director, producer, and recipient of the 2026 Young Alumni Commissioning Award (YACP), Kenge will take followers inside her creative process ahead of the upcoming screening of "Sight," the pilot episode of "Wingz."

Stay tuned tomorrow for exclusive insights from the filmmaker behind the project!

09/04/2026

Today is celebrating Wear Your College Colors Day! 💚💛Whether you're a recent graduate or a proud alumni, show off your and the connections that continue to inspire you!

08/28/2026

The countdown is on. Just one week remains to apply for the 2026-2027 Young Alumni Commissioning Project Grant!

George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts is proud to support the continued artistic development of our alumni through the Young Alumni Commissioning Project. Grants are awarded to recent alumni to help bring new artistic works to life.

Eligible applicants include CVPA graduates from the Class of 2016 or later, certificate holders, double majors, recognized minors, eligible collaborative teams, and qualifying current George Mason staff.

⏳ Applications close Friday, September 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Don't miss your chance to receive support for your next creative endeavor.

🔗 Apply for the 2026-2027 YACP Grant today: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/about/alumni/young-alumni-commissioning-project