Center for the Arts

The planning study phase of the Center for the Arts’s proposed renovation has been completed. Associate Dean Emerita Victoria Salmon discusses her participation in the center’s needs assessment and her hopes for its future.

An introduction to Cécile McLorin Salvant and Itzhak Perlman, who share August birthdays and will perform separately as part of the Center for the Arts's 2026–27 season.

In honor of National Book Lovers Day (August 8), check out some of these reading recommendations, with links to performances in the Center for the Arts 2026–27 season.

The 2026–27 season at the Center for the Arts gears up, with single tickets on sale August 4. Learn more about some of the artists, including Compagnie HERVÉ KOUBI, Black Grace, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

This season’s Mason Artists-in-Residence will bring lively tap, inventive percussion, and a boundary-blurring world premiere to the Center for the Arts, along with interactive events for the community, both on- and off-campus.

A new Center for the Arts season means new subscription possibilities. These suggestions will help you build a package of 3+ eligible Center for the Arts performances in the 2026–27 season to save 15% on tickets and receive special perks including no-fee ticket exchanges all season long.

Group tickets for the Center for the Arts 2026–27 season go on sale July 7, offering discounts and perks to groups of 10+.

The Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing an enjoyable experience by making our performances and facilities accessible to all, with services including ASL interpretation, captioning, audio description, and sensory-friendly options.

Subscribers of three or more performances to the Center for the Arts 2026–27 season Great Performances at Mason series or the Family Series receive exclusive access to Special Event experiences.

Purchase all four 2026–27 Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel at the Center for the Arts and unlock 20% off of individual ticket prices.