ARTS By George

06/05/2024

Join us 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 Academy, Green Machine Ensembles, and the Great Performances at Mason season at the Center for the Arts. Our guests will enjoy student showcases featuring talented Mason student artists in action, a delicious buffet and beverages, and a spectacular performance by multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga!

07/06/2023

Join us at ARTS by George! on Saturday, September 30! This annual benefit event supports student scholarships at George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, Mason Community Arts Academy, Green Machine Ensembles, and the Great Performances at Mason season at the Center for the Arts. Our guests will enjoy student showcases featuring talented Mason student artists in action, a delicious buffet and beverages, and a spectacular performance by Emmy and Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry of the original Broadway cast of HAMILTON!
https://cvpa.gmu.edu/give/signature-events/arts-george

10/01/2020

ICYMI, you can watch A Celebration of ARTS by George online: https://vimeo.com/462257769

Thank you to everyone who donated!

This is "A Celebration Of Arts By George 2020" by GMU-TV on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/26/2020

Two hours to air time!

Watch live at 7 pm EDT on the George Mason University's Center for the Arts page or https://gmutv.gmu.edu/live-broadcast/

09/25/2020

Tomorrow is the day!

Our lineup includes more than 15 extraordinary College of Visual and Performing Arts alumni making their mark in creative industries around the world, and Mason student artists who continue to thrive despite major financial and artistic challenges due to COVID-19.

Don’t forget to tune in from 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT. Watch live on GMU-TV (https://gmutv.gmu.edu/live-broadcast/) or on George Mason University's Center for the Arts page.

09/10/2020

to 2007, the 2nd annual ARTS by George!

View full gallery: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/give/signature-events/arts-george/past-arts-george-photos

09/08/2020

This academic year will look different for students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Join us for A Celebration of ARTS by George! on Saturday, September 26 to meet Mason student artists who continue to thrive despite major financial and artistic challenges due to COVID-19.

Register now: https://www.facebook.com/events/741427659970014

A new song and dance for the performing arts.

08/06/2020

to 2006, the 1st annual ARTS by George!

View full gallery: https://cvpa.gmu.edu/past-arts-george-photos

05/19/2020

The COVID-19 crisis has altered almost everything in our lives, including our most beloved celebrations. As we look to the fall of 2020 and ARTS by George!, we have determined that the best course of action is to postpone our in-person celebration until September 25, 2021. We look forward to celebrating with you in 2021!

09/19/2019

Hot off the press! In an interview with Washingtonian, Audra McDonald speaks about her recent stage and screen work plus her upcoming ARTS by George performance!

The six-time Tony winner comes to George Mason on September 28.

09/12/2019

New for this year! Kustard & Co. joins us for this year's ARTS By George!

Tickets on sale now: artsbygeorge.gmu.edu

Now open on Church St in Vienna and at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston.

08/29/2019

We’re less than a month away from ARTS by George! Stay tuned as we announce exciting auction package in the coming weeks. This year you can bid on luxury travel to destinations including San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Dominican Republic, Virginia Beach, and more!

08/22/2019

New for this year! Ono Brewing Company joins us for this year's ARTS By George!

Tickets on sale now: artsbygeorge.gmu.edu

Ono Brewing Company is a brewery in Chantilly, Virginia with a tropical tasting room, self-serve beer wall, and on-site food in our Beach Shack concession window.

08/08/2019

Special thanks to Twinbrook Floral Design for providing this year's floral arrangements!

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06/26/2019

We’re excited to announce Bonefish Grill will be a featured restaurant station at this year’s ARTS By George!

Tickets on sale now: artsbygeorge.gmu.edu

Your local seafood restaurant in Alexandria, VA specializing in market-fresh seafood & fish cooked over a wood-burning grill. Join us today & try one of our great apps, martinis or cocktails!

06/19/2019

New for this year! Ornery Beer Company in Old Town Fairfax joins us for this year’s ARTS By George! Tickets on sale now: artsbygeorge.gmu.edu

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04/11/2019

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University is thrilled to announce ARTS By George​ returns for its 14th year on Saturday, September 28 featuring Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner Audra McDonald​!

Learn more: cvpa.gmu.edu/arts-by-george

09/28/2018

Arts by George is tomorrow! Be sure to review the showcase schedule and map and preview the silent and live auction items!

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09/27/2018

A private jet experience and a conducting experience with Anthony Maiello of the American Festival Pops Orchestra are our two live auction items this year! Learn more and place your bids on Saturday!

https://one.bidpal.net/artsbygeorge2018/browse/live

09/26/2018

This year’s ARTS by George! silent auction includes 60+ packages including arts, sports, travel, culinary, Mason experiences, and much more!

Bidding is now open: https://one.bidpal.net/artsbygeorge2018/browse/all

09/25/2018

This year’s ARTS by George! includes a record 17 showcases!

The showcase map and timeline is now online: https://one.bidpal.net/artsbygeorge2018/custom/custom5

Be sure to plan your evening in advance!

09/13/2018

A special ARTS by George! message from Rick Davis, Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University!

06/04/2018

Join us for ARTS by George! on Saturday, September 29 as Grammy-Award winning The Manhattan Transfer takes the stage with the American Festival Pops Orchestra!

The evening includes 10 open studios showcasing talented Mason students, plus award-winning wine and cuisine from Northern Virginia’s finest restaurants.

Get tickets today at artsbygeorge.gmu.edu.

09/21/2017

Bette or Bernadette? Which Dolly will you see?

This year’s ARTS by George! live auction includes an exclusive Hello, Dolly! experience with two prime orchestra seats to the hit Broadway production Hello, Dolly!, a backstage tour with cast member and Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin, two nights of accommodations at the New York Hilton Midtown Manhattan Hotel, and round trip Amtrak Acela transportation from Union Station. Bette Midler plays the title role through January 14, 2018, and ARTS by George! 10th anniversary headliner Bernadette Peters joins the cast as Dolly on January 20, 2018!

09/20/2017

ARTS by George! is only three days away! We’re putting the finishing touches on the silent auction, but you can begin bidding now at artsbygeorge.gmu.edu!