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Arts$ for U.Va. Students
Did you know U.Va. students can enjoy Art, Film, Music and Theater at the University of Virginia for FREE?
 What are Arts$ and who gets them?
Included in all full-time U.Va. students' tuition, a $12 portion of the Activities Fee contributes to the Arts$ program and gives each student:
  • $60 worth of tickets to Music and Drama events
  • $15 worth of tickets to Virginia Film Festival events
  • A free U.Va. Art Museum membership, including admission to the Museum's Final Fridays Receptions
  • Arts$ also support the Department of Art's exhibitions and programs by students and visiting artists.

That's right ... all full-time U.Va. students get Arts$! This includes full-time undergraduate students in any school; full-time graduate students in any school, including Medical, Law and Darden students; and full-time students enrolled in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. To be considered full-time, a student must be signed up for 12 credit hours per semester.

Remember, Arts$ are fully replenished every academic year at the start of the fall semester so that you can keep enjoying U.Va. arts events as long as you are here. That's a value of over $140 of arts events each academic year!

Just like student meal plans and Cavalier Advantage, Arts$ is an account connected to a student's ID number and ID card. Just swipe your card or give your ID number as a method of payment. Arts$ box office policies can differ per department. Here is a summary to help you start attending arts events at U.Va. today.
 
Department of Drama
  The Department of Drama produces six productions each academic year featuring undergraduate and graduate students. You can use your Arts$ to purchase season or single tickets by calling (434) 924-3376 or visiting the Culbreth Theatre Box Office. Visit the Department of Drama Web site for box office hours, ticket sale dates and information on the current production schedule.  
 
McIntire Department of Art
  Arts$ are used to support the exhibitions and programs at the Art Department each year. Events occur throughout the academic year and are free to everyone! Visit the McIntire Department of Art Web site or call (434) 924-6123 for more information.  
 
McIntire Department of Music
  The Music Department hosts over 100 events each year; most accept Arts$. We have a concert for every musical taste, from orchestral to vocal, African to Klezmer, and large ensembles to solo recitals. For a complete listing of concerts, visit the McIntire Department of Music Web site, or call the Cabell Hall Box Office at (434) 924-3984.  
 
U.Va. Art Museum
  You can register online to activate your student membership or stop by the Museum Tuesday-Sunday, 1-5 pm. Free admission to the Final Fridays Receptions is a benefit of your student membership. Visit the U.Va. Art Museum Web site or call (434) 924-3592 for more information.  
 
Virginia Film Festival
  The Virginia Film Festival is held over four days in the fall of each year, and you can use your Arts$ to purchase $15 of tickets online or by phone. This year's event Kin Flicks is November 1-4. (Tickets are subject to availability, restrictions may apply.) Visit the Virginia Film Festival Web site or call (434) 982-5277 for Festival dates, box office dates, hours and schedule information.  
More about the Arts at U.Va.
More About the Arts at U.Va.

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P.O. Box 400229
Charlottesville, VA
22904-4306

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