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CARTOGRAPHY is a “stunning” (The New York Times) and timely theatrical work that follows five young refugees searching for a new place to call home. Created in collaboration with Artist-in-Resident Kaneza Schaal and writer and illustrator Christopher Myers, CARTOGRAPHY draws on their work with refugee youth from around the world.

Three dancers share their experiences as Black women through movement as part of an international project led by Rafael Palacios of Sankofa Danzafro.

Eight Old Town Fairfax restaurants are pleased to offer a 10% discount to ticket buyers, subscribers, and Friends of the Center for the Arts and Hylton Performing Arts Center.

The Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music presents A Song of Freedom: Featuring World Premieres by Evelyn Simpson-Curenton and Michael W. Nickens, Saturday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. as part of Mason Arts at Home.

In mid-October, the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the Center for the Arts welcome the Grammy® Award-winning Third Coast Percussion as the first virtual Mason Artist-In-Residence for the 2020-2021 season.

The Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music is leading the charge by utilizing its collective efforts and creative energy to shed light on the talents of those who have been historically underrepresented. As part of this crucial endeavor, the School has established a monthly educational series that includes masterclasses and roundtable discussions highlighting Black musicians and their contributions to the music field.

One of the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ core beliefs is that students should be civically engaged and become social do-gooders in their communities.

The Hylton Performing  Arts Center has been working with artists to support them in their creative  work during this time when they need it most.

Launched in February 2020, the Better Evidence Project aims to unveil better evidence for what works in peacebuilding and conflict prevention.

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