Arts News

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.

Orchestras take advantage of opportunities afforded by pandemic

Student ensembles further their understanding of their repertoire and themselves.

“Uncomplicit” student artists join protests through visual art

James Madison University students join the voices raised in protest across the country in the latest exhibition at ArtWorks Gallery.

‘Madison Moment’ Spurs Alumni Giving to Support Art Faculty and Staff

Tina ('73) and Phil ('73) Updike established the Beck Faculty Fellowship in memory of her parents, Paul and Lillieanna Beck.

New Duke Hall Gallery exhibit explores textile traditions

The Southeast Fibers Educators Association will present their works in a new online exhibition called In Flux at the Duke Hall Gallery.