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WELCOME TO THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT VIRGINIA TECH
Step into a place where shared experiences shape our community. Featuring unforgettable performances, exhibitions, and experiences and a selection of guest events, we invite you to connect, discover, and be inspired together.
Performances
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The Crooked Road , articleFRIDAY, JULY 10, 7:30 PM: Join dozens of Crooked Road artists in a celebration of song and dance from central Appalachia.
Exhibitions
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Jiro Okura , articleTHURS., JUNE 4-SAT., AUG. 22: "A Line of Breath Between Wood and Light" reconnects late Japanese minimalist sculptor Jiro Okura with the Appalachian site that shaped a pivotal body of work.
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Turner Street Mural: Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden , articleTHROUGH JULY 2026: Works by fall 2025 exhibiting artists Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden grace the center's exterior wall on Turner Street.
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Grand Lobby Mural: Brian Dettmer , articleTHROUGH 2028: Brian Dettmer reimagines hardcover books and as stunning mountain landscapes and reflections on time in this Grand Lobby mural.
Experiences
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"Beyond the Frame" , articleSECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.
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Opening Reception | Summer 2026 Exhibition , articleTHURS., JUNE 4, 5-7 PM: This free opening reception celebrates "A Line of Breath Between Wood and Light," a survey of late Japanese minimalist sculptor Jiro Okura.
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Talk and Step: "The Living Tradition of Appalachian Dance" , articleFRI., JULY 10, 4 PM: Join Dylan Locke and Crooked Road musicians for a free workshop dedicated to the heartbeat of Southwest Virginia, exploring social dance tradition.
