“To send light into the darkness of the heart – such is the duty of the Arts.”
– Robert Schumann 1810 -1856
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VWU Camerata to Perform at Carnegie Hall
The Virginia Wesleyan University student choir, Camerata, will take the stage at Carnegie Hall on March 11 at 7 p.m. under the baton of Associate Professor of Music Bryson Mortensen.
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Tidewater Classical Guitar: Rene Izquierdo
Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center
February 17 | 7:30 p.m.
Cuban-born René Izquierdo is a unique artist and passionate educator whose career has been dedicated to inspiring individuals and connecting communities. Whether passionately performing on stage, devotedly mentoring his students, fundraising, or leading community outreach, René’s multi-faceted approach endeavors to continue creating experiences that enrich people’s lives and add beauty to our world. Through his “unforgettable versatility, sensitivity and sublime musicianship” (Classical Guitar Magazine), René has firmly established himself as one of the world’s classical guitar virtuosos. He is celebrated for his ability to weave an unparalleled technical command of his instrument with his gift of storytelling, accomplishing an intimate musical experience with his audience. Admission is free for the VWU community.
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A Capella Festival with Deke Sharon
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center
February 24 | 6 p.m.
Deke Sharon, the father of contemporary a capella, vocal producer for “The Sing Off” and all three of Universal’s hit films “Pitch Perfect” comes to Virginia Wesleyan to work with a ten different capella and choral groups, high schools, and colleges in southeast Virginia. The final concert will feature performances by each group and numbers by all 100+ combined voices. Admission is free.
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Carnegie Hall Homecoming Concert
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center
April 6 | 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Virginia Wesleyan Choirs’ third performance in Carnegie Hall and the Vocal and Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School’s Carnegie Hall debut as they present Ola Gjeilo’s "Sunrise Mass" two weeks after they performed it at the famed concert hall in New York City. Admission is free.
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VWU Music Department Presents JukeVox!
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center
April 14 & 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Wesleyan Vox Vera presents their annual JukeVox concert, featuring songs by James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Chicago, Otis Redding, and more. Admission is free.
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Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra Concert
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center
April 20 | 7:30 p.m.
The Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra, under the direction of Justin Stanley, presents works by Mozart, Beethoven, and more! Admission is free.
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Virginia Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble Concert
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center
April 21 | 7:30 p.m.
The Virginia Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Cory Franklin presents works by Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, and more. Admission is free.
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Tidewater Classical Guitar Showcase Concert
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center
May 5 | 7:30 p.m.
The Tidewater Guitar Orchestra, along with guests, will be performing a night of commissioned works. Join them as they explore a rich repertoire ranging from Andrew York and Thea Musgrave, to Adolphus Hailstork, and a newly commissioned work by Andrew Zohn.Enjoy the majestic sounds of traditional classical guitars supplemented by requintos (soprano guitars) and bajas (baritone guitars). Admission is free for the VWU community.
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VWU Theatre Department Presents "Airness" by Chelsea Marcantel
Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Center
March 30, 31, April 1 | 7:30 p.m.
April 2 | 2 p.m.
A comedy about competition, completion, and finding the "airness" inside yourself: When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, she thinks winning will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion, she discovers that there's more to this art form than playing pretend; it's about finding yourself in your favorite songs, and performing with raw joy. Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? Following her mission to shred or be shredded, “Airness” is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to rock is already inside us. Admission is free for the VWU community.
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2023 VWU Student Art Showcase Opening Reception and Exhibit
Sandler Center, Town Center of Virginia Beach
February 13 | 6 - 8 p.m. Opening Reception
Through mid-April 2023 Exhibit
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Sandler Center Foundation and the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department will host an opening reception for “The 2023 Virginia Wesleyan University Student Art Showcase" in the Sandler Center Art Gallery mezzanine lobby, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The showcase, curated by VWU Curator of Exhibitions for the Neil Britton Art Gallery and Professor of Art John Rudel, presents artwork by students of various academic majors but all share an essential artistic spark that is a hallmark of the academic experience at VWU. Featured artwork from beginning drawing and painting courses show various depictions on the theme of campus life. Artwork in this exhibition will be on display until mid-April 2023.
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Through May 2023
2023 VWU Art Faculty Exhibition
Neil Britton Gallery, Hofheimer Library
From paintings and digital drawings to stoneware, the works of talented VWU Professors Phil Guilfoyle, Joyce Howell, John Rudel, and Sharon Swift are on exhibit in the Neil Britton Gallery this semester.
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Barclay Sheaks Gallery
Henry Clay Hofheimer II Library
Established in 1999, the Barclay Sheaks Gallery is named after nationally renowned painter and founder of the Art Department at Virginia Wesleyan University, Barclay Sheaks. Sheaks is best known for his acrylic paintings of waterfront scenes, wetlands, farmlands and people of the Chesapeake Bay.
Following his retirement from Virginia Wesleyan University in 2006, artist and educator Barclay Sheaks donated approximately 50 of his paintings to the University for the establishment of a permanent gallery. The Barclay Sheaks Gallery displays works from the Virginia Wesleyan collection on a rotating basis. Other pieces in the collection are displayed at various locations around campus.
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