Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech

06/18/2026

Subscriptions are now on sale for the 2026–27 season! 🎉

From Broadway and music to dance, theater, and family-friendly performances, there's something for everyone. Subscribe today to lock in your seats, enjoy savings, and experience an incredible season at the Center for the Arts.

Learn more and subscribe: https://go.vt.edu/2627subscriptions-social

06/17/2026

Old-time tunes, bluegrass harmonies, flatfoot dancing, and Appalachian storytelling come together on our stage July 10 for The Crooked Road: A Living Tradition. Learn more about the artists and traditions featured in this special evening and get a preview of what’s in store. 🎻🪕🎶

An evening of Appalachian song, dance, and storytelling, The Crooked Road: “A Living Tradition” comes to the Center for the Arts on Friday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m.

06/16/2026

Discover the meditative practice behind the art. 🌿🪵✨

Artist Rude Graves will present live woodworking demonstrations inspired by the methods of Jiro Okura. Exploring carving, drawing, and gold leaf application, Graves will share the repetitive processes and focused attention that inform Okura’s work, offering a closer look at the techniques behind Mountain Lake Screen Tachi.

Join us on the Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn on July 15 for this free program. Registration is required.

Reserve your spot:

WED., JULY 15, 3 & 4 PM: Artist Rude Graves of Bird Block Studios presents two live woodworking demonstrations, drawing on the methods of Jiro Okura.

06/14/2026

Ready to build your perfect 2026-27 season?

Whether you want to experience every performance or choose just a few favorites, there's a subscription package for you. Subscribers enjoy savings, priority seating, and early access to major events, including Hadestown before tickets go on sale to the public.

📅 Subscriptions go on sale June 18.

🔗 Learn more: https://artscenter.vt.edu/blog/2026/06/subscription-packges-2627.html

Please note: Broadway in Blacksburg performances are not eligible for subscription discounts, and tickets purchased for Broadway performances do not count toward Gold or Silver subscription packages. Tickets for select special events are not eligible for subscription discounts but do count toward Gold or Silver subscription packages.

06/11/2026

The 2026-27 season is here, and subscriptions go on sale June 18! 🎶✨

Whether you're looking to enjoy the full season with Premier Plus or Premier, build your own lineup with Gold, or keep things flexible with Silver, there's a subscription package designed for you.

Subscribers save on tickets, get priority seating, and enjoy early access to major events, including the "Broadway in Blacksburg" production of "Hadestown" before tickets go on sale to the public.

Please note: "Broadway in Blacksburg" performances are not eligible for subscription discounts, and tickets purchased for Broadway performances do not count towards Gold or Silver subscription packages. Tickets for select special events are not eligible for subscription discounts but do count towards Gold or Silver subscription packages.

Learn more about subscription packages and find the one that's right for you: https://artscenter.vt.edu/blog/2026/06/subscription-packges-2627.html

06/09/2026

Looking for a deeper connection to the art on view this summer?

Join Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe for Beyond the Frame, our free monthly curator tour. Explore the galleries through expert insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and engaging conversation about the artists, their work, and the ideas that shaped the exhibition.

Summer 2026 Tour Dates:📅
June 11
July 9
August 6

Tours begin promptly at noon in the Grand Lobby and are free and open to the public.

06/08/2026

Learn the steps behind the sounds of Appalachia!

oin us on Friday, July 10, from 4–5:30 PM in the Cube for a hands-on exploration of Appalachian social dance traditions with Dylan Locke and Crooked Road musicians. Dance, watch, listen, and discover why these traditions continue to thrive today.

Free; registration required: https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/crooked-road-talk-step.html

06/04/2026

A new season of unforgettable performances is almost here! 🤩

The Center for the Arts 2026-27 season will be announced soon, and subscribers get first access to the best seats, exclusive benefits, and the opportunity to experience it all.

Subscriptions go on sale June 18.

Stay tuned.

06/02/2026

In just two days, Jiro Okura: "A Line of Breath Between Wood and Light" opens at the Center for the Arts! 〰️🪾

Experience Okura’s intricate wood sculptures and immersive installations throughout our galleries, then join us for the free Opening Reception on Thursday, June 4, from 5–7 PM in the Grand Lobby. Meet the artist, explore the exhibition, and celebrate the start of a summer of art and discovery. 🎨

06/01/2026

For one night, the sounds of Southwest Virginia come alive on our stage.

The Crooked Road connects hundreds of musicians, venues, and communities across our region. On July 10, that tradition comes to the Center for the Arts with an evening of old-time music, bluegrass, dance, and storytelling featuring the Blue Ridge Girls, New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters, Lonesome River Band, the Boys from Bristol, and students Margo MacSweeney and Hollace Oakes.

Join us on July 10 at 7:30 PM for this special celebration of Appalachian music and culture.

Tickets start at $10: https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/crooked-road-living-tradition.html