Forbes Center Community Engagement '15-'16

Contact Information

Dr. George Sparks

Contact Details

sparksge@jmu.edu

Description

CVPA engages almost nightly with the Harrisonburg community in the Forbes Center. Our patrons not only come to see a performance, but also come to see the educational process of turning talented youth into tomorrow’s professional artists. The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts sold over 45,000 tickets to performances last year.

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Hburg/Local/VA

Date

Academic Year AY '15-'16

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Primary Focus of Program

Cultural Institutions and Programs

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement

Format

Center

On/Off campus

On campus