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    A hand touches a rock object in front of a projected screen as part of "Carving Out Creativity," one of three projects on view as part of this year's ICAT exhibition, "Open (at the) Source."
    ICAT: "Open (at the) Source" , article

    MONDAY, MAY 5-FRIDAY, MAY 16: ICAT: "Open (at the) Source" presents pioneering approaches to public exhibits that use technology to deliver immersive and interactive experiences.

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    Seniors in the School of Visual Arts listen to instruction as they install an exhibition of their own capstone works.
    SOVA Senior Show , article

    FRIDAY, MAY 9-THURSDAY, MAY 15: This refreshing annual exhibition features original and innovative works by graduating seniors in Virginia Tech’s School of Visual Arts.

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    Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdes, an older Hispanic man, wears a butter yellow hat and a white and multicolored floral button down shirt. He smiles widely, his arms crossed over his body.
    Pre-Performance Discussion with Chucho Valdés , article

    SATURDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 PM: Hear from Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdés in this pre-performance discussion, moderated by Michael Davidson, professor of music at the University of Richmond.

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    Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdes, an older Hispanic man, wears a purple hat and a multicolored floral button down shirt. He sits at an open grand piano covered from top to bottom in spray paint art and smiles towards the camera.
    Chucho Valdés and Irakere 50 , article

    SATURDAY, MAY 10, 7:30 PM: World-famous pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés leads a tribute to 50 years of Irakere, his band that revolutionized Afro-Latin jazz with its bold fusion of Afro-Cuban ritual music, Cuban popular music, jazz, rock, and a splash of classical music.

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    The art for Club CUBE(a) with Big Lick Latin Underground at the Moss Arts Center
    Club CUBE(a) , article

    SATURDAY, MAY 10, 9-11 PM: Join us in the Cube for a special after party with Big Lick Latin Underground. Catch a beginner-friendly salsa dance lesson, followed by a dance social with DJ Perico.

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    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

June

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    2025 New River Art Juried Biennial , article

    THURSDAY, JUNE 5-SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: The 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial, sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, returns to the Moss this summer! Entries are due by March 1, 2025.

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    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    Opening Reception | 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial , article

    THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 5-7 PM: Join us for a free reception celebrating the opening of the 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial, featuring juror Michael Rooks of the High Museum in Chicago.

July

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    The New River Art logo
    2025 New River Art Juried Biennial , article

    THURSDAY, JUNE 5-SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: The 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial, sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, returns to the Moss this summer! Entries are due by March 1, 2025.

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    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

August

  • Article Item
    The New River Art logo
    2025 New River Art Juried Biennial , article

    THURSDAY, JUNE 5-SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: The 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial, sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, returns to the Moss this summer! Entries are due by March 1, 2025.

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    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

May

  • Article Item
    Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdes, an older Hispanic man, wears a purple hat and a multicolored floral button down shirt. He sits at an open grand piano covered from top to bottom in spray paint art and smiles towards the camera.
    Chucho Valdés and Irakere 50 , article

    SATURDAY, MAY 10, 7:30 PM: World-famous pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés leads a tribute to 50 years of Irakere, his band that revolutionized Afro-Latin jazz with its bold fusion of Afro-Cuban ritual music, Cuban popular music, jazz, rock, and a splash of classical music.

May

  • Article Item
    Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdes, an older Hispanic man, wears a butter yellow hat and a white and multicolored floral button down shirt. He smiles widely, his arms crossed over his body.
    Pre-Performance Discussion with Chucho Valdés , article

    SATURDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 PM: Hear from Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdés in this pre-performance discussion, moderated by Michael Davidson, professor of music at the University of Richmond.

  • Article Item
    The art for Club CUBE(a) with Big Lick Latin Underground at the Moss Arts Center
    Club CUBE(a) , article

    SATURDAY, MAY 10, 9-11 PM: Join us in the Cube for a special after party with Big Lick Latin Underground. Catch a beginner-friendly salsa dance lesson, followed by a dance social with DJ Perico.

June

May

  • Article Item
    A hand touches a rock object in front of a projected screen as part of "Carving Out Creativity," one of three projects on view as part of this year's ICAT exhibition, "Open (at the) Source."
    ICAT: "Open (at the) Source" , article

    MONDAY, MAY 5-FRIDAY, MAY 16: ICAT: "Open (at the) Source" presents pioneering approaches to public exhibits that use technology to deliver immersive and interactive experiences.

  • Article Item
    Seniors in the School of Visual Arts listen to instruction as they install an exhibition of their own capstone works.
    SOVA Senior Show , article

    FRIDAY, MAY 9-THURSDAY, MAY 15: This refreshing annual exhibition features original and innovative works by graduating seniors in Virginia Tech’s School of Visual Arts.

  • Article Item
    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

June

  • Article Item
    The New River Art logo
    2025 New River Art Juried Biennial , article

    THURSDAY, JUNE 5-SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: The 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial, sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, returns to the Moss this summer! Entries are due by March 1, 2025.

  • Article Item
    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

July

  • Article Item
    The New River Art logo
    2025 New River Art Juried Biennial , article

    THURSDAY, JUNE 5-SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: The 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial, sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, returns to the Moss this summer! Entries are due by March 1, 2025.

  • Article Item
    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

August

  • Article Item
    The New River Art logo
    2025 New River Art Juried Biennial , article

    THURSDAY, JUNE 5-SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: The 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial, sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, returns to the Moss this summer! Entries are due by March 1, 2025.

  • Article Item
    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.