UVA Arts

Arts at the University of Virginia Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Vice Provost of the Arts

11/16/2025

🎶 Arts on the Hill will be held at Carr’s Hill, home of Interim President Paul Mahoney and Julia Mahoney on Tuesday, November 18th from 5:30-6:30pm (Doors will open at 5pm). All UVA faculty, staff, and students are eligible to enter the lottery. The deadline to enter the lottery is 5pm on Sunday, November 16 (TODAY!) Winners will be notified no later than 5pm on Monday, November 17. 🎤

09/02/2025

As we gear up for our Welcome Picnic this Sunday, (September 7th from 6-8pm) let’s take a walk down memory lane and appreciate these pics from last year!! We can’t WAIT to celebrate all that UVA Arts has to offer! 🎨💃🏻

08/22/2025

IMPORTANT NEWS‼️ That’s right, our annual fun-filled UVA Arts Welcome Picnic is just around the corner, and this year’s events are truly something you won’t want to miss. Check out the free tote bags, CDs, vinyl records, stickers, and SO MUCH MORE on Sunday, September 7th from 6-8PM. 🪩🎉

04/10/2025

The pre-premiere of Shadows of the Past, an original student documentary on the Namibian Genocide, will take place at Newcomb Theater on 4/14 at 6:30 PM. The event will feature a discussion about the genocide, the research process, and the findings of the project. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view a short preview of the documentary, followed by a Q&A session with the creative director and producer. Free pastries will be provided, and all are welcome to engage in conversation surrounding this important historical topic.

03/07/2025

Get ready, Hoos—Sesame Street is making a special stop at Arts on the Hill! On Thursday, March 20, from 12:30–1:30pm at Carr’s Hill, some of the magic-makers behind Sesame Street are bringing joy, laughter, and a little behind-the-scenes Muppet magic to UVA. Muppet performer Matt Vogel (Big Bird, The Count, and more) and Jason Weber, Creative Supervisor of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, will give an exclusive look into the world of Sesame Street. Expect fun surprises, free snacks and drinks, and a chance to relive childhood nostalgia—all for FREE! Don’t miss your chance to hang with the Muppets and make your day a little smarter, stronger, and kinder! LINK IN BIO!!

02/11/2025

RESCHEDULED ‼️

THE BARD on THE HILL: Arts on the Hill with Shakespeare on the Lawn (SotL)

Now Monday, February 24 • 5:30-6:30pm (doors open at 5pm) • Carr’s Hill • Drinks & Snacks • FREE by Lottery!

UVA Faculty, Staff, & Students: All UVA faculty, staff, and students can enter the lottery (one submission per person).

Lottery: All UVA faculty, staff, and students are eligible to enter the lottery, with preference given to UVA students. The deadline to enter the lottery is 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 20. Winners will be notified by no later than 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 22.

Don’t miss your chance to see these incredible performers — check the link in our bio to enter! 🎭

02/04/2025

Arts on the Hill is back with THE BARD on THE HILL… 🎭 Experience Shakespeare on the Lawn hosted by at Carr’s Hill on Wednesday, February 12 from 5:30-6:30pm (doors at 5pm)!! FREE drinks and snacks!! Enter the Lottery NOW @ https://arts.virginia.edu/artsonthehill (link in bio!!!)

11/22/2024

Join UVA Arts on Dec. 3rd for Arts on the Hill: A Candlelight Night with the Virginia Women’s Chorus! You won’t want to miss this exciting event — visit the link in our bio to enter the ticket lottery!!

Arts on the Hill is a recurring event on Carr’s Hill featuring artists and scholars from our faculty and student body, as well as visiting artists and scholars from around the globe. President Jim Ryan hosts guests each month during the academic year for performances and discussions around the Arts at UVA with FREE drinks and snacks to boot!

About the Virginia Women’s Chorus:

The Virginia Women’s Chorus is committed to excellence in the performance of diverse classical and contemporary choral literature for treble voices. The Chorus is unique in that it is a student-run organization that hires a professional conductor. It is composed of students from numerous degree programs and individuals of the Charlottesville community and provides a fun and nurturing community.

In 1974, the Chorus was founded as the University of Virginia Women’s Chorus (UVAWC) under the direction of James Dearing. The ensemble gained national recognition by its performance at the American Choral Directors Association convention just two years later. In 1989, the Music Department elected to no longer fund single-sex organizations as part of its curriculum, and the Chorus disbanded. Five years later, the group was re-founded as the Virginia Women’s Chorus (VWC) through the dedicated efforts of several students and KaeRenae Mitchell.

Throughout its 50 years, the Chorus has flourished in the University community and beyond. Along with one full concert each semester, the Chorus also performs at numerous University events throughout the year. The Chorus has also enjoyed successful tours around the US and to Spain, Portugal, France and Canada.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎶

11/02/2024

Tonight is the last night to catch THE GREAT ROTUMPKIN on the Rotunda! See the spooktacular projections from 7-11 PM while trying CANDY FROM AROUND THE WORLD 🍭🍫🍬 with UPC! The event is free and open to the public 👻 See you there 🎃💜

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from UVA Arts! 🎃 The Great Rotumpkin starts TONIGHT! Join us from 7-11 pm for a spectacular projection show, pumpkin painting, Polaroid pictures and a special appearance from the best creatures around, KIKI AND CELESTE! This special event is FREE and open to the public. If you can’t make it tonight, join us on Friday and Saturday for even more festive fun! Happy Halloween from UVA Arts! 👻🧟‍♂️🧙‍♀️🍭💜

10/27/2024

Join the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost and Vice Provost for the Arts, and UPC at the Rotunda for THE GREAT ROTUMPKIN! 🎃 Starting this Thursday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 2, the spooky projection spectacle will be on display from 7 pm-11 pm! The show is FREE and open to the public!

Vignettes accompanied by haunting music will cycle over the outside of the centerpiece of the University, transforming the iconic building into a massive movie screen. The mini-shows might transform the Rotunda into a graveyard with jolly, dancing skeletons, a haunted house or an animated Halloween music box, with a rising moon and rotating, ghoulish pumpkins, caldrons, and purple skulls. You will have to come see to find out!!

Check out these SPECIAL EVENTS accompanying the Projection Mapping, hosted by UPC!

Oct. 31st: pumpkin ornaments to decorate and a Polaroid camera to capture and keep photos of your Halloween costume 👻 plus, an appearance from everyone’s favorite creatures, Kiki and Celeste!!! 🐉
Nov. 1st: cookies, hot chocolate, and Día de Los Mu***os crafts 🧡
Nov. 2nd: candy from around the world 🍬

We can’t wait to see you there 🧙‍♀️🕸️🍂💜🧛🏼‍♀️

09/22/2024

Arts on the Hill is back with Ailey II… Enjoy an intimate dance experience hosted by at Carr’s Hill on Tuesday, October 8th from 5:30-6:30 PM (doors open at 5 PM)!! FREE drinks and snacks!! Enter the Lottery NOW – link in bio!

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