Center for the Arts

Across all Mason Arts venues, we value clear and open communication with our patrons. As part of this commitment, we strive to explain all ticket fees and their purpose—so patrons feel informed and confident every step of the way.

George Mason has a long history of supporting the arts on campus and in the community. With seven academic programs, seven galleries, six community arts programs, two major venues, and the digital venue Mason Arts Amplified, Mason Arts continues to create a thriving artistic community right here in Northern Virginia.

Mason Empty Bowls is supporting George Mason's Food and Housing Insecurity Fund through a delicious meal and handmade ceramics.

A Friend of the Center for the Arts extols the benefits of joining, in order to be among the first to hear the 2025-26 season announcement.

Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony perform the world premiere of the opera Loving v. Virginia, based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving, who were criminally charged for their 1958 interracial marriage, took their case to the Supreme Court, and won a landmark victory for civil rights in the U.S. in 1967.

Cirque Mechanics, a modern circus troupe, known for its mechanical ingenuity, performs "Pedal Punk" at the Center for the Arts on April 5.

Lightwire Theater performs two shows of "Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey" at the Center for the Arts as part of the Family Series on April 6.

George 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.

Photos from the Give Voice initiative kickoff event at the Center for the Arts on February 5, 2025, part of Mason Now: Power the Possible campaign.

GRAMMY Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble and Versa-Style Street Dance Company led powerful residencies at the Center for the Arts this spring 2025 semester.