Mason is your arts destination in Northern Virginia. Enjoy your favorite arts on our stages and in our galleries on three Mason campuses. From intimate theater spaces to large performing arts centers, Mason Arts offers endless opportunities to engage with the visual and performing arts. Visit our beautiful spaces and be inspired by the art of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, Mason faculty and students.
On our Stages
The arts are alive and well at Mason! From the touring artists taking the stage in our performing arts centers to Mason's talented students and faculty sharing original works and new compositions, there are options for almost every night of the week. If coming to campus in person isn't possible, enjoy diverse conversations and performances on our digital stage, Mason Arts Amplified!
Browse our calendar of events for a truly varied and lively season. Better yet, become a subscriber at the Center for the Arts or Hylton Performing Arts Center and attend as many events as you like at a discounted rate!
In our Galleries
Free art exhibitions take place on Mason’s three Northern Virginia campuses throughout the year. Works by students, faculty, and professionals, both near and far, are displayed in the Gillespie Gallery of Art, Founders Hall Gallery, Buchanan Partners Art Gallery and Mason’s other beautiful exhibition spaces.

All types of performances and productions are showcased at the Gregory Family Theater at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Science and Technology campus in Prince William County, Virginia.