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Modlin Center for the Arts Presenting an exhilarating mix of performances by students, faculty, and visiting artists at the University of Richmond. Learn more at modlin.richmond.edu

Each season, Modlin Center for the Arts showcases a breadth of diverse multi-disciplinary performing arts from around the globe. Modlin Center also hosts mainstage productions presented by the University of Richmond's Department of Theatre and Dance and music performances by the Department of Music's annual free concert series. Many of the events presented at Modlin foster relational experiences between artists and audiences, and feature academic components designed specifically for University of Richmond students. These activities, which are free and open to the public, include master classes, artist talks and demonstrations, as well as pre-concert and exhibition lectures. The Modlin Center is also home to the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, one of the University of Richmond Museums. The museums regularly present exhibitions (of art, artifacts, and natural history specimens), lectures, openings, gallery talks, workshops, concerts, symposia, and other programs. Admission to all museums is free and open to the public.

10/14/2026

ONE MONTH FROM TODAY. Discover the mystical music of Armenia on November 13 at the Modlin Center for the Arts in Richmond, VA. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, and dhol play new music based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest Mkrtich Naghash.

More info: https://calendar.richmond.edu/page.html?eventid=25265&informationid=casData

10/14/2026
October is stacked with engaging, resonant programming at University of Richmond's Modlin Center! We’re thrilled to pres...
10/12/2026

October is stacked with engaging, resonant programming at University of Richmond's Modlin Center! We’re thrilled to present a performer who recently received the Kronberg Academy’s 2026 Pablo Casals Award and a Free Family Arts Day that celebrates the vibrant sounds of Afro-Puerto Rican folk music. Swipe for more details and book your tickets with the link below!

https://modlin.richmond.edu/events/index.html?tag=modlin

We hope you will join us Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. as the University of Richmond welcomes well-known journalist and po...
10/05/2026

We hope you will join us Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. as the University of Richmond welcomes well-known journalist and political analyst Chuck Todd to campus for a wide-ranging interview about the issues shaping this year’s midterm elections.

The conversation will be filmed live for an upcoming episode of public radio's Full Disclosure. Host Roben Farzad will interview Todd, who spent nearly 20 years at NBC News, where he moderated “Meet the Press” and served as chief White House correspondent and chief political analyst. He also hosted “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC and “Meet the Press Now” on NBC News NOW. He currently hosts “The Chuck ToddCast.”

Tickets are free, but advance registration is required.
https://purchase.modlin.richmond.edu/ChooseSeats/17801

UR ARTS AFTERNOON | 3 – 4:30 P.M. TODAY!Family Weekend at Modlin Center for the Arts Before dinner with your student, jo...
09/25/2026

UR ARTS AFTERNOON | 3 – 4:30 P.M. TODAY!
Family Weekend at Modlin Center for the Arts

Before dinner with your student, join in for an Arts Afternoon at the Modlin Center – UR’s arts neighborhood. Listen to music and chat with DJs from WDCE UR Radio, take a tour of UR’s major arts venues and facilities, peek in on an open dance rehearsal, view UR’s latest art exhibitions, help craft some of the set elements for the fall production of The Tempest, and more!
Complimentary snacks and beverages provided.

When Modlin and Christian McBride selected Brandee Younger Trio to join us for the Christian McBride Jazz Weekend, we di...
09/24/2026

When Modlin and Christian McBride selected Brandee Younger Trio to join us for the Christian McBride Jazz Weekend, we did so knowing how lucky we were to bring high caliber talent to Richmond.

With this in mind, it’s no surprise the Brandee Younger Trio has been granted the opportunity of a lifetime: to go on tour with Stevie Wonder. This is a career defining moment for any artist and we at Modlin couldn’t be prouder!

Replacing Brandee Younger Trio was a tall order, but Modlin Arts Presents is thrilled to announce Chief Adjuah will be joining us during the Christian McBride Jazz Weekend on October 25!

Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) is a five-time Grammy nominated musician, composer, producer, storyteller, chieftain, and innovator. His remarkable musical palette stretches jazz’s conventions to encompass a wide spectrum of musical forms and cultures.

Modlin's Chief Adjuah event is a part of CultureWorks Richmond's artoberVA initiative, a Pay-What-You-Will event series celebrating the arts and culture throughout the Richmond and Tri-Cities region! At the checkout for this event, you’ll see a few Pay What You Can “PWYC” options in $5 increments starting at $5.

09/23/2026

Violinist Johnny Gandelsman comes to Richmond with Johnny Loves Johann, a Modlin co-commissioned work that unites folk-inspired interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cello Suites with original choreography performed by John Heginbotham, Jamar Roberts, Melissa Toogood, and Andrea Yorita. Audience members can expect a whimsical, intimate take on Bach’s music that celebrates the dance and humanity at the heart of these iconic works.

Please join us after the performance for an artist Q&A!

As a reminder, UR students receive free admission to Modlin performances, and UR faculty, staff, and Osher members receive up to two $15 tickets with UR ID.

Learn more and secure your ticket: https://calendar.richmond.edu/page.html?eventid=25266&informationid=casData

Video: Nel Shelby Productions

Friday’s Cirque Kikasse performances were a BLAST! Thank you to everyone who joined us outside on Westhampton Green. 🎪🚚F...
09/21/2026

Friday’s Cirque Kikasse performances were a BLAST! Thank you to everyone who joined us outside on Westhampton Green. 🎪🚚

For more information on upcoming Modlin Arts Presents events: https://modlin.richmond.edu/30

09/17/2026

We are delighted to welcome the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond to the Spektrix community!

Through performances and shared creative experiences, the Modlin Center brings artists, students, and audiences together on campus and beyond.

We are so pleased to have them with us and look forward to supporting their work across the Richmond community.

Address

453 Westhampton Way, University Of
Richmond, VA
23173

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

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+18042898980

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