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Moss Arts Center Ambassadors

Moss Arts Center Student Ambassadors jump in front of a mural at the Moss Arts Center.

"In my experience growing up surrounded by the arts, I have learned so many important life skills, such as communication, time management, leadership, and organization... and I believe that there is something out there for everyone to enjoy."

-Ribhav Murria, architecture major and Moss Arts Center Ambassador

About the Moss Arts Center Ambassadors

Founded in 2015, the Moss Arts Center Ambassadors are a group of dedicated student volunteers who work together to build arts connections across the Virginia Tech campuses. Members help curate Moss programs, including performances, community events, and student art exhibitions. 

WANT TO JOIN?

We recruit new members at the beginning of each fall semester. Check back soon for details about the 2022-2023 academic year.

Member Benefits

Serving as a Moss Arts Center Ambassador allows you to expand your leadership, communication, collaboration, and event planning skills. You also gain: 

  • Priority access to free student tickets to (most) Moss Arts Center events
  • Experience going behind the scenes of a professional arts organization—everything from backstage tours and artist meet-and-greets, to meetings with the center’s leadership staff
  • Advanced access to $10 student tickets for Broadway performances
  • Networking with Moss Arts Center donors and staff during private receptions
  • Opportunities to curate Moss programs
  • Opportunities for leadership experience to build your resume

Did you know that all Virginia Tech students are eligible for free student rush tickets? Text "arts" to 833-966-1838 to receive text alerts for free tickets!

Connect with the ambassadors on Gobberconnect, Instagram, and Facebook.

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    Five Moss Arts Center student ambassadors in bright purple shirts standing outside with a VT Music Day sign.

    Moss Arts Center Ambassadors on the Drillfield for Music Day.

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    Two Moss Arts Center student ambassadors stand on the Fife stage giving a curtain speech. Stage is dark with a bright orange rear projection.

    Moss Arts Center Ambassadors address patrons before a student choice concert.

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    Moss Arts Center Ambassadors stand on the Monumental Staircase with Patricia Buckley Moss at the Fifth Anniversary Gala.

    Moss Arts Center Ambassadors pose with Patricia Buckley Moss during the center's fifth anniversary gala.

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    VT student plays guitar on campus during VT Music Day. Open guitar case sits next to her.

    A student plays guitar in an outdoor campus spot for Music Day.

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    President Tim Sands posing with six Moss Arts Center student ambassadors in front of wood paneled wall.

    Moss Arts Center Ambassadors meet with Virginia Tech President Tim Sands.

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    VT student ambassadors on the Drill Field standing around a VT Music Day sign.

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    Six Moss Arts Center student ambassadors in their maroon shifts standing with Ruth Waalkes in the grand lobby.

    Moss Arts Center Ambassadors with Ruth Waalkes, executive director of the Moss Arts Center and associate provost for the arts.

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    Twelve Moss Arts Center student ambassadors stand in front of the Anne and Ellen Fife theatre.

    Happy Ambassadors in the lobby near the orchestra entrance to the theatre.