Arts News

"The Grand Illumination" Celebrates Installation of Sculptures on JMU Campus

JMU's CVPA celebrates the sculptures of Michio Ihara and Edwin Baruch in "The Grand Illumination" ceremony on Friday, Oct. 1 from 5-6 pm on the Duke Lawn. Free and open to the public. An art walk will follow.

Forbes Center and WMRA Radio Partner for "Songstress Sojourn"; Concert Lineup Announced

The Forbes Center teams up with WMRA radio to present "Songstress Sojourn," featuring five female singer-songwriters from the Shenandoah Valley.

Storytelling through clothing

Exhibit traces the evolution of women's rights at Madison.

The Harrisonburg International Festival Named 2021 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award Winner by Forbes Center, Arts Council of the Valley, and JMU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts

The Festival has brought together hundreds of thousands of people over the past 24 years to build connections, find common ground, and celebrate arts and cultures from around the world.

Forbes Center Announces 2021–2022 Masterpiece Season, Returns to In-Person Performances

The Forbes Center is excited to announce its 2021-2022 Masterpiece Season and to return to in-person performances.

JMU Wind Symphony honors cancer-stricken alumna with ‘miracle’ tribute

On April 26, the Wind Symphony performed a moving tribute to a cancer-stricken alumna who watched via YouTube from a hospital bed.

CVPA Spotlight Series: Matthew Brooks and Nicoletta Moss

JMU alumni Matthew Brooks ('15) and Nicoletta Moss ('18) founded the National Association of Medical Orchestras in 2020.

CVPA Spotlight Series: Shane Michaelson

Freshman graphic design major Shane Michaelson says receiving a CVPA scholarship and award gave him a boost of motivation and pride in his art.

Honoring Dr. Earlynn J. Miller

Dance faculty emerita Dr. Earlynn J. Miller left a legacy in the arts at JMU.

CVPA Spotlight Series: Meredith Garretson and Sara Tomko

Musical theatre majors Meredith Garretson and Sara Tomko became close friends at JMU and are realizing their dream of living in the same city and working on the same show.

CVPA Spotlight Series: Tomona Mims

Junior string music education major Tomona Mims has received three CVPA scholarships while at JMU.

JMU’s Institute for Creative Inquiry to Receive $30K from the NEA

ICI at JMU has been approved for a $30K Grant for Arts Projects award from the NEA to support the "Wendy Ewald: Creating Community" project.

CVPA Spotlight Series: Joanne Sakamoto

Freshman Joanne Sakamoto finalized her decision to study art studio at JMU after receiving two CVPA scholarships.

CVPA Spotlight Series: Gregory Pergerson

A CVPA scholarship helped senior dance major Gregory Pergerson chase his dreams.

A Twins’ Legacy in the Arts at JMU

Sophomore twins Kate and Marian Woodington are studying the arts at JMU like their father, mother and grandmother.

CVPA Spotlight Series: Lavely Miller ('00)

JMU art alumna Lavely Miller is an award-winning painter and former mental health professional whose work focuses “on the visual narration of the effects of trauma.”

CVPA Spotlight Series: Emmanuel Kikoni

Senior musical theatre major Emmanuel Kikoni was able to attend JMU thanks to a generous CVPA scholarship.

CVPA Spotlight Series: Lanie Niide

Freshman composition major Lanie Niide received three CVPA scholarships to study music at Madison.

Remembering Dr. George Sparks

Contribute to the arts at JMU in memory of the late former dean of the CVPA.

‘Why don’t we put Marilou there?’

SMAD professor Marilou Moore Johnson ('80) went on to become one of JMU's most highly regarded — and sought after — administrators.