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February 22, 2023The first time Katherine Ashby saw her artwork installed at Gunston Hall, the historic home of U.S. Founding Father George Mason IV, it was surreal. “I had never done something that felt that important or that had been installed physically,” the senior painting major from George Mason University said.
February 16, 2023When George Mason University students sign up for Video Production for Social Change, they won’t just learn in a traditional classroom setting, they’ll make an impact in their community.
February 15, 2023Lawrence Jackson says colonialism brought an end to authentic African dance. But the associate professor of dance who in 2011, co-authored a special edition on Black dance in the Journal of Pan African Studies, explains how Black dance keeps those African cultural traditions alive and is an affirmation of identity and independence.
February 9, 2023Upcoming Auditions: "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band for trumpet, harp and bassoon. The Marine Band regularly performs public concerts throughout the year, both in Washington, D.C., and in cities across the nation while on tour.
February 2, 2023Mason's Center for Culture, Equity and Empowerment put out a call for illustrators, painters, and graphic designers of all backgrounds to submit art on the theme of this year’s MLK Remembrance events of “Lighting the Pathway: Renewing, Reviving, Restoring and Remembering the Dream.”
January 25, 2023Silkroad Ensemble's performance on January 29 marks the launch of a three-year residency with the Center for the Arts, during which they will engage the community through a variety of events, classes, and discussions.
January 17, 2023Sponsorships and individual tickets are still available for the Hylton Center’s 13th Anniversary Gala that will take place on Friday, April 28.
January 17, 2023The Veterans and the Arts Initiative offers an exciting lineup of free workshops and events open to Veterans, Servicemembers, military family members, and military caregivers.
January 17, 2023The Hylton Performing Arts Center is proud to welcome Sheyna Burt as its new Chair of the Executive Board, which was effective at the start of the 2022-2023 season.
January 17, 2023If you are a fan of the visual arts, be sure to stop by the Hylton Center’s Buchanan Partners Art Gallery for a diverse offering of three captivating spring 2023 exhibitions by regional artists.
January 17, 2023The holiday season may be behind us, but there’s plenty to look forward to in 2023!
January 16, 2023Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a national holiday.