Illuminating Ideas: 2025 Sparks Research Symposium Showcases Innovation in the Arts

Feb 13, 2025: Featuring presentations, faculty and student scholarship, and a keynote by Dr. Adérónké Adésànyà.

Creative Research Spotlight: Casting The Great Comet in Shanghai

Feb 10, 2025: "The Great Comet’s" Shanghai debut with STAD professor Kate Lumpkin

Creative Scholarship Highlight: Suzanne Miller-Corso

Feb 4, 2025: Dance professor develops Dance Education Outreach Initiative

Creative Scholarship Highlight: Ian Zook

Feb 4, 2025: Music professor performs at Carnegie Hall with the Philadelphia Orchestra

Creative research highlight: Dennis Beck

Jan 28, 2025: A look into JMU theatre professor Dennis Beck’s new co-authored research on theatre in East Central Europe

Enriching young lives through the arts

Jan 24, 2025: The Forbes Center brings the arts to over 10,000 local K-8 students in partnership with Any Given Child.

Creative Scholarship Spotlight: Matt Pardo

Jan 23, 2025: Matt Pardo and his producing partner Caitlin Scranton brought an unforgettable blend of art and performance to the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, alongside the legendary choreographer Lucinda Childs.

Graduates of the past change Carrier Library’s future

Jan 15, 2025: Donors make gifts to name the library's entrances.

The Forbes Center welcomes All-star percussionists of the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble on Jan. 26

Jan 10, 2025: Bridging cultural divides and sparking connection through music

Study abroad: The world as our classroom

Jan 8, 2025: Opportunities to study abroad were limited for the women of Madison College, but students today enjoy plenty of options.

A Museum Without Walls

Nov 14, 2024: MAC launches digital access to its art collection

Innovative music professor recognized as a Game Changer

Oct 28, 2024: JMU music professor Eric Guinivan received the latest “Game Changer” award Saturday during the Homecoming football game.

The Madison Art Collection and Furious Flower Poetry Center Collaborate on a Dynamic New Exhibition

Oct 2, 2024: Featuring works from the Art Bridges Foundation celebrating the work of contemporary Black artists

JMU professor receives Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery award

Sep 19, 2024: Laura Katzman, professor of art history, has been awarded the 2024 Director’s Essay Prize for Scholars by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. 

Expecting the (un)expected

Sep 6, 2024: Rachel Garmon-Williams (’10) works to make improv accessible to all at Bridge 9 Theater.

Forbes Center welcomes public to free open house Aug. 31

Aug 21, 2024: A free event for all ages with children’s activities, workshops, performances and more.

Art Education students visit Harrisonburg's Valley Creative Reuse Center

Jul 2, 2024: Dukes were introduced to the creative reuse concept.

Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra receives 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award

Jun 24, 2024: Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Enhance and Strengthen the Shenandoah Valley’s Cultural Community

The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts announces 2024-25 Masterpiece Season

Jun 21, 2024: Celebrating 15 years of artistic excellence!

JMU ArtsMobile to mark a new era of creative engagement in the Shenandoah Valley

May 2, 2024: Celebrating the intersection of art and the Shenandoah Valley.

JMU prepared music producer for the big time

Apr 19, 2024: Scott M. Riesett (’93) took home a 2024 Grammy for the Broadway cast recording of “Some Like It Hot.”

JMU Brass Band makes history with championship win

Apr 15, 2024: The win marked the first time a collegiate band has claimed the highest division of the competition.

The Madison Art Collection selected to partner with The American Alliance of Museums

Apr 5, 2024: An exciting step towards accreditation for the MAC

School of Theatre and Dance welcomes guest award-winning director Reneltta Arluk

Mar 29, 2024: Presenting “The Birds: A Modern Adaptation of Aristophanes’ Comedy” by Yvette Nolan April 9–13 in The Studio Theatre

Boca Tuya, the New York dance phenomenon, lights up the Forbes stage April 13 and 14

Mar 29, 2024: Drawing inspiration from diverse influences, Boca Tuya offers a unique and exhilarating experience that transcends borders and cultures.

Music student named distinguished recipient of esteemed 23-24 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award

Mar 25, 2024: Haven Kahn leaves behind a legacy resonating with his peers and mentors alike.

‘Unidentified Woman’

Mar 21, 2024: SADAH professor of art Corinne Diop exhibits a collection of work in Staunton gallery.

Performing her civic duty

Mar 8, 2024: Whitney Rice ('09) used her experience in JMU's Speech Club to forge an acting career in Hollywood.

Unraveling the journey of Hanbok through film

Mar 7, 2024: A behind the scenes look of “Hanbok Saenghwal” produced and shot by graduate student, Mariam Ismail

Hanbok highlight

Mar 5, 2024: The 2023 Hanbok events brought an international exhibition, runway show, and masterclass taught by Hanbok masters

Nominations now open for the 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Awards

Feb 27, 2024: Arts awards recognizing people and organizations in the Shenandoah Valley that enhance and strengthen the cultural community