ARTS by George!

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Saturday, September 28, 2024, 5:00-11:00 p.m.

Save the date for the annual ARTS by George! on Saturday, September 28, 2024! This annual benefit event supports student scholarships for George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, Mason Community Arts AcademyGreen Machine Ensembles, and the Great Performances at Mason season at the Center for the Arts.

Lea Salonga dressed in red dress and seated
Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga

ARTS by George! has raised more than $4.1 million since it began in 2006. The evening begins by showcasing the remarkable talents of Mason Arts students throughout our studio and performance spaces while enjoying a buffet dinner and culminates with an exciting headliner performance in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall followed by a dessert reception and champagne toast onstage with the artist.

Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renowned across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. A true trailblazer, she was the first Asian actor to win a Tony Award for her performance as Kim in Miss Saigon . Many fans of all ages recognize Salonga as the singing voice for two Disney animated classics, portraying Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II. The Walt Disney Company bestowed her with the honor of Disney Legend in 2011.

Tickets and information


  • Individual Tickets (Alumni) - $250 ($200 benefit)
  • Individual Tickets (Non-Alumni) - $350 ($200 benefit)

Tickets include one (1) event ticket, including student showcase, buffet, performance, champagne reception, and free garage parking

Please email us with any questions or call us at 703-993-4188.

Benefits of Sponsorship

Benefits of Sponsorship table
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19th Annual ARTS by George! Sponsors
as of 4/11/24

Presenting Sponsor


Executive Producer


Carolyn Peterson and the Peterson Family Foundation

Robert K. Purks

Producer


John and Annie Bolger

Nancy Jean-Louis

Benefactor


Sara Costello

Rick Davis and Julie Thompson

Dr. Bernadette Dunham and Dr. Raymond Petryshyn

Matthew Morris and Shelby Olson

John and Nina Toups Charitable Fund

Patron


Helen and Bill Ackerman

Leroy R. Barnes, Jr.

Linda Beckman

Gerard and Dianne Blais and Mack and Paulette Miller

Jerry Bridges and Sally Turner

Pat and Pat Carroll and Rob and Ida Portland

Molly Grimsley

Linda and Harlan Harber

Shirley Joyce and John Nash

Roberta Roumel

Dr. Victoria N. Salmon and Mr. John J. Salmon

Mark and Merrill Shugoll

Annabelle and David Stone