philanthropy https://theater.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/ en ARTS by George! 2024 Celebrates Mason Arts, Culminating in Concert by Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga https://theater.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2024-08/arts-george-2024-celebrates-mason-arts-culminating-concert-tony-award-winner-lea <span>ARTS by George! 2024 Celebrates Mason Arts, Culminating in Concert by Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/516" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Laura Mertens</span></span> <span>Wed, 08/28/2024 - 14:26</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><h2><img alt="Image" src="https://meltwater-apps-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/5ea7207e05d57000103f56e9/blobid0_1724440739245.jpg" /><strong> </strong></h2> <h2>George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts Presents ARTS <em>by George!</em>, an Evening Celebrating Mason Arts</h2> <p><a 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George!</em></strong></a> makes its return to George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus on<strong> September 28, 2024. </strong>Headlined by Tony and Olivier Award-winning singer and actress <a 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Salonga,</strong></a> the annual benefit event raises funds for <strong>student scholarships</strong> at the <a 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Mason</em></strong></a> season at the Center for the Arts. Since its launch in 2006, ARTS <em>by George!</em> has raised more than $4.1 million for <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.qM5htVYGHAcwvlvIYHRb9scoFo-2FHkAlfe3SGPkcglSxhedEu0prypHJNR5AMunVYq4hRitGXkzybrVhKhNcwqQ-3D-3DB5VC_8zv46VVwxxCUyrELWir-2FpUSK60IWEUe31jCTqkwgEinJdTlvwMftJHyBrbZ07W1Rpw1CUwiu30ipSDAw2rRe3P4V8zOX2WjV3lHXYS-2FQRFd9EX8PlkTMcEFm0Ngy2jlM-2BVFOP1M2TJXnp715NcvBR-2FOCkQeX817UU9PhfUJE8M7xNFu-2F8ey7KIZI11tVgzP7fgPzy-2Fe-2BIOKItSQv3BJfnJqDg6Dqt3jPZPnLE7PWzYNOMltyzfpoRxH2-2BLW9b3iV6mYhV0qskEkaC7rKKvYIzlfq0E4aM2X5u4RdOpq4iI04sTrlN3HNG5-2B91-2F6-2BniWE0MqNEMj32EZfaxNkvU1ZC-2FHAKHGl5WpGFKFTNV-2Bsg23xvFovtMHups7XSbQRfmss&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmertens%40gmu.edu%7C2f8010c7bb934b1744c408dcc769c98d%7C9e857255df574c47a0c00546460380cb%7C0%7C0%7C638604504378713578%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4oSEiXeGeicNYz2W8sRyxoXx4MCbwWA5VdouJ5QOv24%3D&amp;reserved=0"><strong>Mason Arts</strong></a>.</p> <p>“‘Something for everyone’ might be an overworked phrase, but it fits ARTS <em>by George!</em> perfectly,” notes <strong>Rick Davis</strong>, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. “From art and music to dance and theater, virtual reality to documentary film, the student showcases offer an unparalleled opportunity to experience the breadth and depth of what we do every day in Mason Arts. I learn something new every year and become an even prouder Dean.”</p> <p>ARTS <em>by George!</em> begins at 5 p.m. by bringing hundreds of CVPA students and faculty together to showcase performances and exhibits, as well as to offer a behind-the-scenes look at their collaborative process. The seven CVPA academic units will be featured in showcases, which are a highlight of the annual event.</p> <p>The <strong>School of Art</strong> will host an antique photobooth and give demonstrations of 3D art and letterpress printing, while <strong>Arts Management</strong> will host a display of the <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.qM5htVYGHAcwvlvIYHRb9lBYGgGemUCjpyierLxfBWRAG-2BR5cWztaw55jJKl5-2B6sR-2FSEMsNmreGft7xhCYn0xil-2FWTP2eOCaMSSpQessX-2B2f2K4oWMxfn7JM6q9kpQvmpIcXKdGgDnYopAHfxFytRQ-3D-3DVcnX_8zv46VVwxxCUyrELWir-2FpUSK60IWEUe31jCTqkwgEinJdTlvwMftJHyBrbZ07W1Rpw1CUwiu30ipSDAw2rRe3P4V8zOX2WjV3lHXYS-2FQRFd9EX8PlkTMcEFm0Ngy2jlM-2BVFOP1M2TJXnp715NcvBR-2FOCkQeX817UU9PhfUJE8M7xNFu-2F8ey7KIZI11tVgzP7fgPzy-2Fe-2BIOKItSQv3BJfnDp8yi64r20cHzUjLdveQ-2FqAJqgk7V1R375fEt6bpi-2BPHzc4kzy2HZvtjGdiFX-2BQYb-2BwvYaTMzpn-2BgbN-2Bp8pGFI8e-2BRM92IwjwhF-2Bn53OAjVnDXSU96ngIZvJzbk5nmGm6ueFkEJai-2BUSJ1p1qYVJ1lAck9PWnghhSax7wIP26lp&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmertens%40gmu.edu%7C2f8010c7bb934b1744c408dcc769c98d%7C9e857255df574c47a0c00546460380cb%7C0%7C0%7C638604504378722856%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=j%2FWvZTHH%2FWvqkpac0%2FRQotXAymUmndrjVvLDIgppcF8%3D&amp;reserved=0">Free Little Art Gallery</a> created by a graduate from the program. <strong>School of Dance</strong> will offer two presentations by faculty members—Christopher d’Amboise on dancing to the music of Stravinsky and Karen Reedy on Robert Battle’s “The Hunt”—which also include live dancing by students. <strong>Film and Video Studies</strong> will screen a selection of films by students, and <strong>Computer Game Design </strong>will offer a presentation titled “Unlocking the Future: Game Design with A.I. and Mixed Reality.” Students in the areas of jazz, opera, classical piano, and percussion will perform, representing the <strong>Dewberry School of Music</strong>; and students from the <strong>School of Theater</strong> will stage selections from <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.qM5htVYGHAcwvlvIYHRb9oEji1kxvx5i524-2BDnc9x75ykixU7om4mSPrw9N4-2BBrUOIEbO02IDn3tbpDdI4N-2F8w-3D-3Dpm25_8zv46VVwxxCUyrELWir-2FpUSK60IWEUe31jCTqkwgEinJdTlvwMftJHyBrbZ07W1Rpw1CUwiu30ipSDAw2rRe3P4V8zOX2WjV3lHXYS-2FQRFd9EX8PlkTMcEFm0Ngy2jlM-2BVFOP1M2TJXnp715NcvBR-2FOCkQeX817UU9PhfUJE8M7xNFu-2F8ey7KIZI11tVgzP7fgPzy-2Fe-2BIOKItSQv3BJfnLOFAuaZxxOmR-2Bv3FT6DlBEMOMehx-2B-2BcUDhfzyeQbKu3uAgNUVwxrNWgD7P7RPojBbIIDTX-2B1F6QHjtbpvNfyoXhCrokzjrOW9ROi6-2Be7sm2uiMb9ZGxi7mzHhedfVC57nP4R0M3SKoJMUS1XAxLPrNCOUc4QRaooSWi8JQ-2FzhlW&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmertens%40gmu.edu%7C2f8010c7bb934b1744c408dcc769c98d%7C9e857255df574c47a0c00546460380cb%7C0%7C0%7C638604504379085531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=e%2BbS%2FBiS%2FedI9OH2TBovurijLqbveJhFtGI0henZz4M%3D&amp;reserved=0"><em>110 in the Shade</em></a>, this fall’s musical, and student-written plays to be premiered in <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.qM5htVYGHAcwvlvIYHRb9m-2BGXifhUVjCiIGPXOj0-2Boqv5WQKwyEGE4AWknjac5zFcj0CUb5ytPYLmB6DEJvjZw-3D-3Druvk_8zv46VVwxxCUyrELWir-2FpUSK60IWEUe31jCTqkwgEinJdTlvwMftJHyBrbZ07W1Rpw1CUwiu30ipSDAw2rRe3P4V8zOX2WjV3lHXYS-2FQRFd9EX8PlkTMcEFm0Ngy2jlM-2BVFOP1M2TJXnp715NcvBR-2FOCkQeX817UU9PhfUJE8M7xNFu-2F8ey7KIZI11tVgzP7fgPzy-2Fe-2BIOKItSQv3BJfnG-2FJ4NF-2FzzCC0cxPlm69i04UPxNaGAlA3hSZfP4KDklwEA7H8flor9vGBPeY2dXUfzPR1D-2BJmt-2FYw0cwOrE75SGiAiWnOpxRWHSw5lcbxj1HbwyVbKM8rUBywHU-2F541Dr6q-2F-2ByRhtgB1yfjqivQ6mDCnwNUQCnMwwe3C0-2Fn9D6jf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmertens%40gmu.edu%7C2f8010c7bb934b1744c408dcc769c98d%7C9e857255df574c47a0c00546460380cb%7C0%7C0%7C638604504379095854%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GsUimXHmtfl3ufWeLda5xUPb8YZndWu7KJx88UUBcHo%3D&amp;reserved=0"><em>The Originals! 2024</em></a>. In addition, two Mason Arts programs—the <strong>Green Machine Ensembles</strong> and <strong>Mason Community Arts Academy</strong>—will also offer performances throughout the event. These showcases will be held in the Harris Theatre, de Laski Performing Arts Building, and Horizon Hall. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner and drinks over the course of the evening.</p> <p>At 8 p.m., attendees will move into the Center for the Arts’ Concert Hall for a live <strong>Fund-a-Student </strong>appeal. The event culminates with a performance from <strong>Lea Salonga</strong>, starting at 8:30 p.m. Salonga will treat audience members to famous songs from her roles on Broadway and in animated films, and join them onstage for a champagne toast following the show. Beforehand, she will welcome George Mason students for an open soundcheck and Q&amp;A.</p> <p>ARTS <em>by </em><em>George!</em> Chair and Mason Arts Board member <strong>Annie Bolger</strong> shared, “I’m thrilled to return as chair of this awe-inspiring event, which features George Mason’s impactful arts programs and highlights the talents of its amazing students. I invite our community to join us for what promises to be a very special evening, and to support us in raising critical funds for student scholarships and community arts programs so that the exploration and creativity continues for years to come.”</p> <p><strong>For high-resolution images, press tickets, and interview requests, please email </strong><a href="mailto:kfranko@gmu.edu"><strong>kfranko@gmu.edu</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="mailto:pr@camillecdevlin.com"><strong>pr@camillecdevlin.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>2024 ARTS <em>by George!</em> Schedule:</strong></h3> <p><strong>5 p.m., Harris Theatre, de Laski Performing Arts Building, and Horizon Hall</strong></p> <p>Showcases by the talented students from George Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, complemented by a buffet dinner and drink stations throughout the event.</p> <p><strong>8 p.m., Center for the Arts</strong></p> <p>Alumni performance and Fund-a-Student appeal.</p> <p><strong>8:30 p.m., Center for the Arts</strong></p> <p><em>An Evening with Lea Salonga</em>, followed by an onstage champagne toast</p> <p>Ticket and Sponsorship Information for 2024 ARTS <em>by George!</em>:</p> <p>Individual benefit tickets are $350 per person and include entry to the student showcases, dinner, <em>An Evening with Lea Salonga</em>, champagne reception, and free garage parking. Each ticket includes a charitable donation portion directly supporting student scholarships and community arts programs.</p> <p>Sponsorship packages begin at $2,000. To reserve tickets, become a sponsor, or for more information, please contact Susan Graziano at <a href="mailto:cvpagive@gmu.edu">cvpagive@gmu.edu</a>, 703-993-4188, or visit the <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.qM5htVYGHAcwvlvIYHRb9g5SuyOQWep-2BvTJdK4TyGGNLFXwDDxKjEOw6pC40KsW4q0E6eLKIh6Ov3shDoEuicg-3D-3DoVLt_8zv46VVwxxCUyrELWir-2FpUSK60IWEUe31jCTqkwgEinJdTlvwMftJHyBrbZ07W1Rpw1CUwiu30ipSDAw2rRe3P4V8zOX2WjV3lHXYS-2FQRFd9EX8PlkTMcEFm0Ngy2jlM-2BVFOP1M2TJXnp715NcvBR-2FOCkQeX817UU9PhfUJE8M7xNFu-2F8ey7KIZI11tVgzP7fgPzy-2Fe-2BIOKItSQv3BJfnBtsolSfoMDc6urgr5q4eZgBWs15HtOl750L-2BsYE0lMs1VhBAXfPwipgNIjzS-2B91i0r7IatNVJTUkJozS0BEzWqfp-2BGQpEwTnWShtFHUSPCWZUf5JlSP51XL-2BsRP3MFtGLHRJXIn8MEmfUmN8Uu7AtQV4KESdLk0HRFcDjH-2B2kzD&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmertens%40gmu.edu%7C2f8010c7bb934b1744c408dcc769c98d%7C9e857255df574c47a0c00546460380cb%7C0%7C0%7C638604504379103826%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YHiB4vRdeDroBdZsXZJHuZkYVh2XD02CQ%2FjXPmLX1ow%3D&amp;reserved=0">ARTS<em> by George! </em>website</a>.</p> <p>Standalone tickets to only the 8:30 p.m. performance of <em>An Evening with Lea Salonga</em> are $50–$100 and are available for purchase through the <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.qM5htVYGHAcwvlvIYHRb9m-2BGXifhUVjCiIGPXOj0-2Bop0x6Of-2FS3SdvceTD9y4k-2FOhayIkOEHvb-2Bs-2F8fABR66p1xUvmbClgvjKPTLEApwunY-3DmlCk_8zv46VVwxxCUyrELWir-2FpUSK60IWEUe31jCTqkwgEinJdTlvwMftJHyBrbZ07W1Rpw1CUwiu30ipSDAw2rRe3P4V8zOX2WjV3lHXYS-2FQRFd9EX8PlkTMcEFm0Ngy2jlM-2BVFOP1M2TJXnp715NcvBR-2FOCkQeX817UU9PhfUJE8M7xNFu-2F8ey7KIZI11tVgzP7fgPzy-2Fe-2BIOKItSQv3BJfnLq9IO6QlfkzUxIoczxYMcB86fY3gf0rOIv3k5rsHZ5eFaeNZXqkW6SpDlPZctkZ1kc95OmHdXBMwsdj6j90H2duTB8ZenDRaI1WKYKVrxjNRl0klEoNv0R0WrgPWYgMkyE-2FBIE-2Beu19GnVpHn9crcZGhfOc1xDOi5NTC-2BWPSskD&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmertens%40gmu.edu%7C2f8010c7bb934b1744c408dcc769c98d%7C9e857255df574c47a0c00546460380cb%7C0%7C0%7C638604504379111763%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ge7Zv523ccclVwR5qYzhL6qkdAIpPDkMh5Xy2rh9zGA%3D&amp;reserved=0">Center for the Arts website</a>.</p> <p><strong>The Premier Sponsor for ARTS <em>by George!</em> is Dominion Energy.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Presenting Sponsor for ARTS <em>by George!</em> is Sandy Spring Bank.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:text" data-inline-block-uuid="97900339-f0ad-4bcb-bb48-82ec81c86b72" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext"> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="6967b014-47c2-4bef-bf7e-002d6f402e20"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://cvpa.gmu.edu/give/signature-events/arts-george"> <h4 class="cta__title">Learn more about ARTS by George! 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