Forbes Center welcomes acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus on Nov. 16

Nov 5, 2024: Exploring the power and connection of memory and song alongside JMU’s Madison Singers

The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts to Host Holiday Food Drive from Now through December 12 Benefiting the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Oct 30, 2024: Non-perishable food needed now through Dec. 12

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. 

Art history professor receives Smithsonian Institution award

Sep 11, 2024: Laura Katzman receives $3,000 and will present lecture on Oct. 15

Expecting the (un)expected

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

JMU Arts to Host Pops Plus! Sept. 27

Sep 4, 2024: A Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships

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.

Successful startup connects musicians with talent seekers

Mar 8, 2024: Tim Mulligan (’16) and Connor Feroce's (’17) venture, BeatGig, was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30.

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

Children’s author and presenter combines passion for writing and love of animals

Feb 19, 2024: Ginjer L. Clarke (’94) loves to learn new things and translate that knowledge into fun, fact-filled children’s books.

Still reaching for the moon

Feb 6, 2024: JMU professor Mark Rooker’s artistic mission fell short of the moon, but the experience has been out of this world.

Creative Careers Week is Feb. 12-16!

Jan 26, 2024: An event for all students looking to pursue a career in visual and performing arts.

Artful generosity

Jan 22, 2024: The Madison Art Collection receives Alan Feltus artworks and a look into the journey of an art collector.

Letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. visits campus

Jan 19, 2024: Kennedy, the Fall 2023 D. Liskey-Wampler Art Professorship & Cultural Connections Artist-In-Residence, led workshops and engaged with the community

Threading memories

Jan 10, 2024: SADAH Director MiKyoung Lee reflects on the past 15 years of her practice with 20 artworks in a solo exhibition at Princeton University's Art Museum.

Songs of grief and growth

May 10, 2023: Connor Kreitzman discovers his unique musical voice by blending raw emotion, haunting melodies and transformative storytelling