February 3, 2026George Mason University’s Center for the Arts announces the addition of a free performance by Doug Varone and Dancers on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8 p.m. While admission is free, tickets are required through the Center for the Arts website.
December 1, 2025Grammy Award-winning band La Santa Cecilia, known for its seamless blend of Latin culture, rock, and world music, led a timely week of events as a Mason Artist-in-Residence, exploring art and advocacy leading up to its November 15 concert at the Center for the Arts.
November 3, 2025George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) highlights discounted tickets to alumni for performances across Mason Arts venues during Homecoming Week at George Mason University.
October 30, 2025Friday, November 14 at the Center for the Arts, the concert features a partnership between George Mason University and Legal Services of Northern Virginia with a special guest appearance by George Mason President Gregory Washington.
October 6, 2025Raising more than $289,000 to support Mason Arts, the 20th ARTS by George! benefit featured Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss as the headliner.
October 3, 2025George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is offering free tickets to select performances across Mason Arts venues for federal employees and/or contractors impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.
May 30, 2025Subscribers to the 2025–26 season of Great Performances at Mason and Family Series performances at the Center for the Arts unlock exclusive access to Special Events, including An Evening with Darren Criss and Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with Yo-Yo Ma.
April 17, 2025William Reeder, the founding dean of George Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), died April 12, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
March 20, 2025Renowned American composer Ricky Ian Gordon will offer masterclasses, coaching, and public presentations in a week-long residency with the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music. During Mason Opera’s spring performances of his opera “27”, Gordon will introduce each performance with his insights about this unique and engaging opera, based on Gertrude Stein's famed Paris salon at 27 Rue de Fleurus.
March 13, 2025George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is announcing free tickets to performances across Mason Arts venues for federal employees and/or contractors recently separated from positions.
