Art in the Open
Thanks to generous donors and visionary artists, George Mason's campuses are home to a treasure trove of art that inspires community and visitors alike.
Discover the wealth of art on our campuses
At Mason
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State of the Arts
For decades, George Mason University's Center for the Arts has been integral to the cultural life of Northern Virginia. With a new campaign, it's heading towards its next big premiere: a re-imagined facility.
CVPA By the Numbers
Take a look at what the College for Visual and Performing Arts achieves in a year.
Profiles
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The Art of Giving
George Mason donors play a vital role in both sustaining the arts and helping ensure its accessibility to all.
After more than 10 years of fundraising and a few years of construction, the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus opened on October 6, 1990, with award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch serving as host on opening night.
Inquiring Minds
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In the inaugural showdown match held in the Johnson Center food court, the George Mason wrestling team earned a 29-9 win against the University at Buffalo to finish the season unbeaten. The Patriots were the only undefeated NCAA Division I team with seven wins and led the Mid-American Conference (MAC) standings with a 5-0 record—their first-ever five-win season in MAC competition.
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Mason Spirit is published three times a year by the Office of University Branding and the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations. Our print edition includes features such as class notes, faculty and alumni publications, letters to the editor, and more. Print copies are mailed to alumni, donors, and other friends of the university. If you have any questions about the magazine, please email us.