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Arts & Performance

{{youtube:medium:right|LcNUHXkvnKU}}William & Mary students have never met a stage they didn't like. In fact, the first theatre in America was built in Williamsburg in 1716, and 20 years later a group of William & Mary students staged the first student play.

Whether it's attending a night of comedy improv, installing a new exhibit at the Muscarelle Museum or Andrews Gallery or watching a friend's fusion dance team competition, W&M students, faculty and the community immerse themselves in the experience.

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William & Mary Arts Quarter

With a modernized and expanded Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and new Music Arts Center, the Arts Quarter is a state-of-the-art complex with six high-quality performance venues.

Arts at W&M
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Muscarelle Museum of Art

The Muscarelle Museum of Art is a state-of-the-art regional venue for students, faculty and the broader community to come together to experience world-class exhibitions and robust academic programs. The collections include nearly 6,000 items, including works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Georgia O’Keeffe.

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Andrews Gallery

From wood carving to abstract paintings, visitors to Andrews Gallery can view exhibits by faculty and visiting artists and take part in a workshop related to the artistic medium being showcased. Students studying art are also featured during the Senior Art Exhibition and the Non-Majors Show.

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Get Involved in the Arts

Join one of 12 a cappella groups, compete on a dance team or perform improv. 30% of W&M students are involved in the arts. Many students join clubs or performances who are not majoring or minoring in the arts.

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Departments & Programs

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Notable Alumni in the Arts

William & Mary, nurtures the talent of our students. Our creative alumni include Emmy award winning actress, Glenn Close '74, Oscar-winning writer and director, Cord Jefferson ’04 and artist and founder of Good for the Bees, Zara Fina Stasi ’12.

More Alumni in the Arts

Upcoming Arts Events

Browse upcoming W&M performances, exhibits, concerts and other arts events. William & Mary students get free tickets to performances at the box office when they show their student ID.

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The Joy of Performing

“I knew I needed to go to a school that allowed me to continue my musical hobbies without needing to major in it. William & Mary was all I needed — a place to expand on my interests in political science and issues in the Spanish-speaking world as well as continue my joy of performing.”

— Oscar Lazo ’25, government major and Hispanic studies minor from Centreville, VA

Where could W&M take you?

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