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Spring exhibitions trace memory and metamorphosis shaped by Haitian heritage , articleThe Center for the Arts presents Abigail Lucien: “Molt” and “Living in Brilliant Suspension”: Didier William. The two solo shows open with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-6 p.m.
Date: Jan 12, 2026 - -
General ItemFaculty invited to participate in 2026 Faculty Nutshell Talks Date: Jan 06, 2026 -
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Video ItemImmersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry , video
Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni's poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Savannah Penven creates a space for young artists to thrive , articlePenven M.A. '24 brings her creative journey full circle, helping the next generation step into the spotlight.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Bryanna Batts turns an interdisciplinary education into a global stage , articleBatts’ interdisciplinary path in theatre, public relations, and sales highlights how experiential learning fuels personal and professional growth.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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Ring in the season with a grand performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ , articleExperience the power, beauty, and grandeur of this beloved oratorio, featuring the sound of more than 100 singers, at the Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m.
Date: Dec 03, 2025 - -
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Immersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni , articleOn Dec. 9, the first anniversary of her passing, Giovanni’s presence and poetry will be on display in a special multimedia exhibit in the Cube at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. It will also be on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria in early 2026.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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High school artists shine in Center for the Arts exhibition , articleFeaturing work from 39 students from Craig County High School, “Young Artists: dreamscapes” debuts with an opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition runs through Saturday, Dec. 20.
Date: Nov 21, 2025 - -
Video ItemThriving Together: Hokies celebrate International Education Week 2025 , video
International performances, interactive workshops, cultural showcases, and many other events brought faculty, students, and all members of the university community together in celebration of International Education Week. The aim of the week is to expand horizons, celebrate diversity, and encourage connections both in Blacksburg and around the world.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 - -
Video ItemInterdisciplinary course fosters collaboration , video
Pauline Kalker, one of the artistic directors from the theater company Hotel Modern, leads a workshop for students in the Introduction to Applied Collaborative Techniques class. Students collaborate to bring landscapes to life through a performance using imagery, puppetry, and live sound effects.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
Video ItemHow an exhibition comes to life at the Center for the Arts , video
Every exhibition at the Center for the Arts begins long before opening night. In this behind-the-scenes look, watch as the center’s galleries transform into “Things I Had No Words For” by Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden, and “Seeing and Reading” by Dana Frankfort and Josephine Halvorson — two unique visions brought to life through careful preparation, design, and collaboration.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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360 ALLSTARS spins street culture into spectacle , articleWith BMX tricks, basketball stunts, breakdancing, acrobatics, and live beats, this action-packed, all-ages show comes to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Sunday, Nov. 9.
Date: Oct 29, 2025 - -
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Tiny worlds tell a monumental story of World War I , articleRotterdam’s Hotel Modern brings "The Great War" to life through miniature sets and live film with two performances Nov. 6 and 7 at the Center for the Arts.
Date: Oct 24, 2025 - -
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Cracking open the essence of the Nutshell Games , articleThirty Virginia Tech graduate students will take the stage and share their work in ways that are engaging, clear, and meaningful. No jargon. No slides. Just brilliant ideas, told from the heart, as part of the Nutshell Games on Oct, 23 at 5:30 pm.
Date: Oct 21, 2025 - -
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Rhythm and soul collide when La Santa Cecilia takes the stage , articleHonoring its Latin roots with irresistible energy, the Grammy-winning band comes to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
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Author Beth Macy to headline Humanities Week events , articleThe events happening Oct. 27-31 will highlight the humanities work across the university and the commonwealth with "The Power of Place" as the theme.
Date: Oct 14, 2025 - -
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New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast illustrates life’s absurdities with humor and heart , articleThe beloved artist brings her sharp observations and distinctive voice to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
Video ItemNew Music + Technology Festival pushes the boundaries of musical performances , video
The Virginia Tech New Music + Technology Festival is a multi-day festival presented biannually celebrating experimentalism, new music, performance, multimedia, and interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of what is possible.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
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Ballet BC delivers contemporary dance at its finest , articleVisceral, powerful, and impossible to forget, Canada’s leading contemporary dance company will debut at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Date: Oct 01, 2025 - -
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Bach and beyond: An evening with mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile , articleThe Grammy Award winner brings an adventurous program of Bach alongside his signature blend of classical, folk, and improvisation to the Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 -
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