The Give Voice initiative prepares our community to meet the needs of future generations. Your support has a profound and prolonged impact, inspiring an already highly regarded collective to carry an expanded creative legacy forward.

“The Center for the Arts is one of the most welcoming places on campus, with highly capable staff who run the venue while making students feel welcome. Free student tickets provide access to some of the best artists in the nation and world, and allowed me to gain further perspective on just how many different forms of art can be produced in one space to such a diverse audience.” – Hasan Crawford, Musical Theater BFA ‘22

“Seeing the pinnacle of my craft through the Center for the Arts was crucial to my development as a performer, educator, and choreographer. I am particularly grateful for the experience of performing on this stage.” – Billy Smith, Choreographer, Educator, Dancer with Mark Morris Dance Group, Mason School of Dance ’07

“The Center for the Arts highlights and expands the creative, cultural, and artistic excellence of our region. Artists will be inspired and thrilled to perform in the world-class, dazzlingly beautiful, reimagined Center for the Arts performance venue.” – Linda Apple Monson, Director, Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music

“The Center for the Arts has been a mainstay of my company's touring season for more than 30 years. Their deep commitment to artists like me, and to enriching the lives of their audiences, has made it a place we look forward to performing and presenting new work in year after year.” – Mark Morris, Founder, Mark Morris Dance Group