Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts at Texas A&M University

10/10/2026

We’re staging democracy!

Join us for Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, a free public event featuring selected works from an anthology of 36 acclaimed women playwrights, part of a groundbreaking initiative that encourages conversation about the state of democracy in America.

The featured staged readings include:
• Common Ground, by Lauren M. Gunderson
• Churn, by Justice Hehir
• Aggressively Soothing Whale Sounds, by Sarah Mantell
• Because Who Knows?, By Deb Margolin
• GRWM, 4th of July Edition, By Jenny Schwartz

Saturday, October 24, 2026
7:00 PM CDT
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center
607 N Main St, Bryan, TX 77803

Event details:
https://calendar.tamu.edu/academyarts/event/408314-women-on-the-edge-of-democracy

Artwork: Paula Scher/Pentagram

The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts are proud to announce their presentation of select plays from Women+ On The Edge of Democracy, a g...

09/23/2026

Experience an evening of extraordinary rhythm as GRAMMY® Award-winning Third Coast Percussion and renowned tabla virtuoso Salar Nader present Murmurs in Time, a tribute to the legacy of legendary composer and tabla master Zakir Hussain.

Pay-What-You-Will Tickets available at http://boxoffice.tamu.edu

Learn more: http://academyarts.tamu.edu

Photo Credits:
Third Coast Percussion & Salar Nader — Stephanie Berger
Zakir Hussain — Martine Severin

09/23/2026

The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts remembers Timothy White Eagle, an artist whose work created space for storytelling, reflection and connection.

In 2023, AVPA welcomed Timothy White Eagle and The Violet Triangle to Texas A&M for The Indigo Room, an immersive theater and installation experience exploring transformation, isolation and the longing for community.

Through performance, photography, objects and installation, Timothy created experiences that brought artists and audiences together. We are grateful to have welcomed his work to our campus and to have shared in a part of his creative legacy.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Timothy’s family, friends, collaborators and all those touched by his work.

Photo courtesy of Timothy White Eagle

05/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to AVPA guest artist Allison Orr, the Founder and Artistic Director of Forklift Danceworks, on receiving one of the six prestigious Doris Duke Artist Awards for 2026! We are so proud of you, Allison! 🌟

Each award recipient received $525,000 plus up to $25,000 for retirement savings. They also gained access to professional development, financial planning, and a supportive network to help them continue their creative journeys.

Forklift Danceworks is currently engaged in a multi-year residency and commission, collaborating with students from Texas A&M University's College of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts and with the Transportation Services team. This partnership will highlight transportation issues within our campus community, culminating in a spectacular performance in April 2027.

Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project!

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Photo by Erik Carter