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Arts & Performance
{{youtube:medium:right|LcNUHXkvnKU}}William & Mary students have never met a stage they didn't like. In fact, the first theatre in America was built in Williamsburg in 1716, and 20 years later a group of William & Mary students staged the first student play.
Whether it's attending a night of comedy improv, installing a new exhibit at the Muscarelle Museum or Andrews Gallery or watching a friend's fusion dance team competition, W&M students, faculty and the community immerse themselves in the experience.
William & Mary Arts Quarter
With a modernized and expanded Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and new Music Arts Center, the Arts Quarter is a state-of-the-art complex with six high-quality performance venues.
Muscarelle Museum of Art
The Muscarelle Museum of Art is a state-of-the-art regional venue for students, faculty and the broader community to come together to experience world-class exhibitions and robust academic programs. The collections include nearly 6,000 items, including works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Andrews Gallery
From wood carving to abstract paintings, visitors to Andrews Gallery can view exhibits by faculty and visiting artists and take part in a workshop related to the artistic medium being showcased. Students studying art are also featured during the Senior Art Exhibition and the Non-Majors Show.
Get Involved in the Arts
Join one of 12 a cappella groups, compete on a dance team or perform improv. 30% of W&M students are involved in the arts. Many students join clubs or performances who are not majoring or minoring in the arts.
Departments & Programs
Notable Alumni in the Arts
William & Mary, nurtures the talent of our students. Our creative alumni include Emmy award winning actress,Glenn Close '74, Oscar-winning writer and director,Cord Jefferson ’04 and artist and founder ofGood for the Bees,Zara Fina Stasi ’12.
Upcoming Arts Events
Browse upcoming W&M performances, exhibits, concerts and other arts events. William & Mary students get free tickets to performances at thebox office when they show their student ID.
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The Joy of Performing
“I knew I needed to go to a school that allowed me to continue my musical hobbies without needing to major in it. William & Mary was all I needed — a place to expand on my interests in political science and issues in the Spanish-speaking world as well as continue my joy of performing.”
— Oscar Lazo ’25, government major and Hispanic studies minor from Centreville, VA