Life at Richmond: Cultural

Imagine watching famous artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Pat Metheny, Edward Albee or Twyla Tharp perform. Now imagine personally interacting with them in one of your classes or performing alongside them in our $22 million Modlin Center for the Arts. Our visiting artists program turns this possibility into reality as nearly all visiting artists work closely with our students during their stay at Richmond.

We believe nothing opens up the mind and nourishes the soul like exposure to human creativity. That's why, regardless of your major, we provide countless opportunities for you to enjoy and explore the arts—as a participant and a patron. In a recent year, the Modlin Center was the site for more than 30 first-rate performing arts events, five main-stage productions presented by the University Players and University Dancers, and 22 music performances as part of the Department of Music's annual free concert series. In addition, our University Museums presented 21 major exhibitions.

Outside the realm of the Modlin Center, many students are involved in musical groups and other ensembles. There are three very popular a cappella groups—one male, one female and one co-ed, a chapel choir, gospel choir and an African Dance group. You'll even find quite a few bands made up of students that play different events on and off campus.