Radford University - College of Visual & Performing Arts

Radford University - College of Visual & Performing Arts The official page for the College of Visual & Performing Arts at Radford University featuring art, dance, design, music and theatre.

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Radford University provides a combination of artistic and academic excellence across all of the arts disciplines. Instruction combines traditional forms and approaches with the latest in technology applications to best prepare students for the challenges and expectations that await them in their careers as artists, designers, scholars, educators, therap

ists and arts-related professionals. The college offers multiple degree options for students in the disciplines of dance, fashion, interior design, music, theatre and cinema, and the visual arts.

NEXT WEDNESDAY: Our Memory Will Stay in These Paintings: Wixárika Art from the Radford University Collection & Starroot’...
09/06/2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY: Our Memory Will Stay in These Paintings: Wixárika Art from the Radford University Collection & Starroot’s Visions

The RU Art Museum is hosting an opening reception for 2 exhibitions at the art gallery in the Covington Center (Wixárika Art) and the Tyler Gallery at 214 Tyler Ave (Starroot’s Visions). Mexico’s Wixárika culture is renowned for its pre-Columbian religious traditions, pe**te rituals, and colorfully spectacular yarn paintings. Radford University’s collection of works by five master Wixárika yarn painters is the largest and best documented public collection of their works outside of Mexico. The equally colorful exhibition in Tyler Gallery celebrates acrylic painting by southwest Virginia’s leading visionary artist Starroot, whose long career has been influenced by contemporary Wixárika and ancient Mayan arts.

The opening will begin in Covington at 5:00 PM with curator’s remarks at 5:30 PM. Guests will then transition to the Tyler Gallery, which will be open 6:00-8:00 PM. Food and beverages will be served. Parking will be free in Lot S (near Covington) and Lot F (on Tyler).

Radford University’s CVPA Arts and Wellness Center brings you Fall into Calm on Wednesday, September 16 from 11:00 a.m.–...
09/05/2026

Radford University’s CVPA Arts and Wellness Center brings you Fall into Calm on Wednesday, September 16 from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the Artis Center Performance Hub. Activities include meditation for the changing seasons, soothing music, fall-themed artwork, hot tea, and healthy snacks. Everyone is welcome and the event is free.

Three-time Grammy winner and six-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year, Jason Carter, brings The Jason Carter Band to the ...
09/05/2026

Three-time Grammy winner and six-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year, Jason Carter, brings The Jason Carter Band to the Main Stage Theatre in the Artis Center on September 19, 2026 as the first event in the University Performance Series for the 26-27 season. Special guests, Denim & Plaid. Tickets are on sale now. Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/6LbB50Zmn3q

Our Memory Will Stay in These Paintings: Wixárika Art from the Radford University Collection & Starroot’s VisionsThe RU ...
09/04/2026

Our Memory Will Stay in These Paintings: Wixárika Art from the Radford University Collection & Starroot’s Visions

The RU Art Museum is hosting an opening reception for 2 exhibitions at the art gallery in the Covington Center (Wixárika Art) and the Tyler Gallery at 214 Tyler Ave (Starroot’s Visions). Mexico’s Wixárika culture is renowned for its pre-Columbian religious traditions, pe**te rituals, and colorfully spectacular yarn paintings. Radford University’s collection of works by five master Wixárika yarn painters is the largest and best documented public collection of their works outside of Mexico. The equally colorful exhibition in Tyler Gallery celebrates acrylic painting by southwest Virginia’s leading visionary artist Starroot, whose long career has been influenced by contemporary Wixárika and ancient Mayan arts.

The opening will begin in Covington at 5:00 PM with curator’s remarks at 5:30 PM. Guests will then transition to the Tyler Gallery, which will be open 6:00-8:00 PM. Food and beverages will be served. Parking will be free in Lot S (near Covington) and Lot F (on Tyler).

🎨 Selu Scenery Plein Air WorkshopJoin Radford University for a free plein air painting workshop with lead artist Phil Ra...
09/04/2026

🎨 Selu Scenery Plein Air Workshop

Join Radford University for a free plein air painting workshop with lead artist Phil Ramsey! Participants will explore outdoor painting using oils or acrylics while creating artwork inspired by the surrounding landscape.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
🌧️ Rain date: September 26
📍 3215 Dry Valley Road, Radford, VA 24141
💰 Free — registration required

🖌️ What to bring:
• Oil or acrylic painting supplies
• Paints, including white, red, yellow, and blue
• Canvas or other substrate
• Brushes
• Additional materials information will be provided upon registration

⏳ Register by September 22 at midnight!
🔗 Registration: https://radford.nbsstore.net/selu-scenery
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Our dancers are taking their teaching skills beyond the studio! ❤This semester, three Radford Dance majors are teaching ...
09/02/2026

Our dancers are taking their teaching skills beyond the studio! ❤

This semester, three Radford Dance majors are teaching classes through Campus Recreation. Swipe through to meet our student instructors and check out their class schedules!

We love seeing our students putting their training into practice and sharing movement across the Radford community.

Two Radford University Theatre alumni, Amy Rox Surratt (’06) and Deejay Gray (’10), are collaborating on a new work to b...
09/02/2026

Two Radford University Theatre alumni, Amy Rox Surratt (’06) and Deejay Gray (’10), are collaborating on a new work to be presented at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club. La Mama is the premier, historical, “capital” of experimental theatre and avant garde drama in the country and is internationally known. Their piece COUNTRY/CONVENIENCE is a “new experimental operetta, presented as a workshop performance.” You can learn more here: https://lamama.org/country-convenience/

Thanks to Theatre professor Wesley Young for this exciting information.

TODAY: 🎹 One Performer, Two Musical Experiences — Wednesday, September 2! 🎶Join us for a day of music featuring Erica An...
09/02/2026

TODAY: 🎹 One Performer, Two Musical Experiences — Wednesday, September 2! 🎶

Join us for a day of music featuring Erica Ann Sipes, piano, as she brings two musical experiences to campus—one perfect for your lunch break and another as an evening recital.

☀️ Midday Music Concert Series
🕧 12:15–12:45 p.m.
📍 Artis Center Atrium
🎟️ Free and open to everyone!

Bring your lunch and enjoy beautiful live music in the heart of campus as Erica Sipes performs the first Midday Music concert of the new school year.

🌙 Evening Recital
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 Davis Performance Hall, Covington Center
🎟️ Free and open to the public

In her evening recital entitled "With Regards," Erica Ann Sipes explores the regard composers and pianists have shared through the centuries, telling the story through both music and words.

🎶 Two performances. One talented pianist. We hope you'll join us for one—or both—of these special events. Presented by the Radford University Department of Music.

TOMORROW: 🎹 One Performer, Two Musical Experiences — Wednesday, September 2! 🎶Join us for a day of music featuring Erica...
09/01/2026

TOMORROW: 🎹 One Performer, Two Musical Experiences — Wednesday, September 2! 🎶

Join us for a day of music featuring Erica Ann Sipes, piano, as she brings two musical experiences to campus—one perfect for your lunch break and another as an evening recital.

☀️ Midday Music Concert Series
🕧 12:15–12:45 p.m.
📍 Artis Center Atrium
🎟️ Free and open to everyone!

Bring your lunch and enjoy beautiful live music in the heart of campus as Erica Sipes performs the first Midday Music concert of the new school year.

🌙 Evening Recital
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 Davis Performance Hall, Covington Center
🎟️ Free and open to the public

In her evening recital entitled "With Regards," Erica Ann Sipes explores the regard composers and pianists have shared through the centuries, telling the story through both music and words.

🎶 Two performances. One talented pianist. We hope you'll join us for one—or both—of these special events. Presented by the Radford University Department of Music.

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