JMU Arts

Welcome to the College of Visual and Performing Arts at James Madison University. The College of Visual and Performing Arts is the center of creativity and arts at JMU. Our School of Art, Design, Art History, School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance focus on high-level artistic training combined with entrepreneurial action and the integration of that practical training with your liberal arts studies.  The College also houses innovative opportunities through the Office of Creative Propulsion and the Madison Art Collection and Lisanby Museum.