Radford University
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Engaging the Arts and Design
Shaping Futures through Art and Innovation
The College of Visual and Performing Arts blends artistic excellence with cutting-edge technology to prepare students for dynamic careers in the arts, design, education, therapy and beyond.
Performance and Exhibit Season
A Must-See 2025 Season Coming Soon!
The work of the students, faculty, and guest artists combine to make our college the artistic and cultural center of this region of the Commonwealth and beyond. Visit us and see for yourself why the arts at Radford University are exciting, enlightening and enriching!
College News
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Highlander Highlights: Week of February 24, 2025
February 28, 2025
Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.
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Music, poetry and mental health
February 13, 2025
Music and theater students and faculty will experience a unique wellness workshop and collaborate with Canadian educators and mental health professionals to perform Die Schöne Müllerin.
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Artrageous comes to Radford University
February 7, 2025
It is not easy to put what Artrageous does into a single sentence. They combine music, physical performances, visual art and audience interaction in a live, energetic experience.
Explore the Artis Center
Where Creativity Meets Technology
Radford University proudly unveiled the Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity, a cutting-edge facility blending arts, health sciences, and technology in dynamic spaces designed to inspire innovation.
Experience the Covington Center
Where Art and Acoustics Shine
The Douglas and Beatrice Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts features the stunning Davis Performance Hall, a 350-seat venue with state-of-the-art adjustable acoustics, inspired by Carnegie Hall's Zankel Recital Hall.
Art that Educates and Inspires
Visit the Art Museum
The Radford University Art Museum is dedicated to creating an inclusive and enriching environment where students, the university community and the public can engage with and learn from original works of art.
