INTENTIONALITY, ENGAGEMENT & ACCESS SHAPE THE MODLIN CENTER’S SEASON
Modlin Center for the Arts is more intentional than ever in offering a diverse program of artists, with emphasis on BIPOC and women-led companies to share its stages and classrooms this season. Modlin is working to create more opportunities to connect with artists, in new settings and over periods of weeks or years, rather than brief visits or singular performances. Expanding spaces for conversations with artists, University of Richmond students and the greater Richmond community will include artist residencies, panel discussions, master classes, social gatherings, free school series events, and more.
“Modlin Center for the Arts has long held a commitment to presenting a breadth and depth of artists, performing work that engages audiences in ways that extend beyond the stage,” shared Paul Brohan, Modlin’s Executive Director. “Three factors served to guide Modlin Center in building the 2022-2023 season of transformational experiences for our community: inclusive diversity, creating expanded opportunities for engagement, and removing barriers to access.”
“Modlin Center for the Arts and the University of Richmond believe that art is available to everyone and you belong here,” Brohan added. “We can’t wait to welcome you back.“
As Modlin returns to in-person events and full-capacity seating, every adult ticket this season is $35 (or less). Modlin patrons are invited to Create Their Own (4+) Series ¾ choose four or more events and enjoy 20% off all adult tickets. Discounted single event tickets are also available for seniors and students/youth. Additionally, the Department of Music Free Concert Series and UR Free Theatre and Dance season add over 30 free opportunities to see compelling live performances. UR Museums offer regular exhibitions and other programs that are free and open to the public.
Tickets: Online at https://modlin.richmond.edu and by phone at 804-289-8980. The 2022-2023 season calendar follows. Modlin Arts Presents events appear in bold. Department of Music Free Concert Series events are indicated in red, and those in blue are UR Free Theatre & Dance season events. University Museums exhibits are noted with an asterisk.
| AUGUST | ||
| WED. 24-NOV 18, 2022 | Duane Michals: The Portraitist* | |
| WED. 24-JUL 7, 2023 | Therefore I Am: Portraits from the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center* | |
| SEPTEMBER | ||
| FRI. 9 | 7:30 PM | David Esleck Trio |
| THU.15 | 7:30 PM | Steep Canyon Rangers |
| SUN.18 | 3:00 PM | Joanne Kong, piano, harpsichord, and clavichord |
| THU. 22 | 7:30 PM | DeLanna Studi, And So We Walked |
| FRI. 23 | 7:30 PM | Family Weekend Concert |
| WED. 28 | 7:30 PM | Dreamers’ Circus |
| THU.-FRI. 29-30 | 7:30 PM | Smart People |
| OCTOBER | ||
| SAT. 1 | 7:30 PM | Smart People |
| SUN. 2 | 2:00 PM | Smart People |
| SUN. 2 | 7:30 PM | Dorrance Dance, SOUNDspace |
| THU. 6 | 7:30 PM | Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi |
| FRI. 14 | 7:30 PM | Bill Irwin, On Beckett |
| SUN. 16 | TBD | Celebration of Dance |
| FRI. 21 | 7:30 PM | Step Afrika!, Drumfolk |
| SUN. 23 | 3:00 PM | Sonia De Los Santos: Family Arts Day |
| THU. 27 | 7:30 PM | Susanna Phillips, accompanied by Craig Terry |
| SUN. 30 | 3:00 PM | UR Schola Cantorum and Women’s Chorale |
| NOVEMBER | ||
| FRI.-SAT. 4-5 | Multiple* | Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival |
| *Visit thirdpractice.org for a full schedule of events. | ||
| WED. 9 | 7:30 PM | UR Jazz & Contemporary Combos |
| THU. 10 | 7:30 PM | Aaron Diehl Trio |
| SAT. 12 | 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM | Amal Kassir |
| SUN. 13 | 3:00 PM | Preservation Hall Jazz Band, 60th Anniversary Celebration |
| WED. 16 | 7:30 PM | URJazz Ensemble |
| THU.-SAT. 17-19 | 7:30 PM | Miss You Like Hell |
| SUN. 20 | 2:00 PM | Miss You Like Hell |
| SUN. 20 | 3:00 PM | Global Sounds |
| MON. 21 | 7:30 PM | UR Wind Ensemble |
| MON. 28 | 7:30 PM | UR Chamber Ensembles |
| WED. 30 | 7:30 PM | UR Symphony Orchestra |
| DECEMBER | ||
| SUN. 4 | 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM | 49th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols |
| JANUARY | ||
| SAT. 21 | 7:30 PM | Kronos Quartet, At War With Ourselves |
| FRI. 27 | 7:30 PM | Mark Morris Dance Group, The Look of Love (Modlin Co-Commission) |
| FEBRUARY | ||
| WED. 1 | 7:30 PM | Richard Becker, piano |
| FRI. 3 | 7:30 PM | Fred Hersch and esperanza spalding |
| SUN. 5 | 3:00 PM | Anthony McGill, clarinet, and Gloria Chien, piano |
| FRI. 10 | 7:30 PM | An Evening with Rosanne Cash |
| WED. 15 | 7:30 PM | Joshua Redman, 3×3 |
| SUN. 19 | 3:00 PM | Third Coast Percussion and Flutronix |
| WED. 22 | 7:30 PM | Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center |
| FRI.-SAT. 24-25 | 7:30 PM | University Dancers 38thAnnual Concert |
| SUN. 26 | 2:00 PM | University Dancers 38thAnnual Concert |
| SUN. 26 | 3:00 PM | Kayhan Kalhor |
| MARCH | ||
| WED. 1 | 7:30 PM | Ashwini Ramaswamy, Let the Crows Come |
| SUN. 19 | 3:00 PM | Doris Wylee-Becker, piano |
| MON. 27 | 7:30 PM | Bruce Stevens, organ |
| FRI. 31 | 7:30 PM | Christian McBride’s New Jawn |
| APRIL | ||
| SUN. 2 | 3:00 PM | Global Sounds |
| MON. 3 | 7:30 PM | Neumann Lecture on Music |
| THU. 6 | 7:30 PM | UR Jazz & Contemporary Combos |
| MON. 10 | 7:30 PM | UR Wind Ensemble |
| WED. 12 | 7:30 PM | Leyla McCalla |
| THU.-SAT. 13-15 | 7:30 PM | The Rivals |
| SUN. 16 | 3:00 PM | UR Schola Cantorum and Women’s Chorale |
| SUN. 16 | 2:00 PM | The Rivals |
| MON. 17 | 7:30 PM | UR Chamber Ensembles |
| THU. 20 | 7:30 PM | Cuban Spectacular |
| MAY | ||
| SAT. 13 | 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM | Compagnia TPO, Farfalle |
| SUN. 14 | 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM | Compagnia TPO, Farfalle |
MORE ABOUT THE MODLIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Modlin Center for the Arts, at the University of Richmond, opened in 1996 and features state-of-the-art performance venues, galleries, studios, and classrooms. The 165,000-square-foot facility is home to the departments of art and art history, music, and theatre and dance.
Each season, Modlin Arts Presents shares unforgettable experiences with audiences, showcasing diverse multi-disciplinary performing arts from around the globe. Modlin also hosts mainstage productions presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance and music performances by the Department of Music’s annual free concert series. Many of the events presented at Modlin foster relational experiences between artists and audiences, and feature academic components designed specifically for University of Richmond students. These activities, which are free and open to the public, include master classes, artist talks and demonstrations, as well as pre-concert and exhibition lectures.
The Modlin Center is also home to the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, one of the University of Richmond Museums. The museums regularly present exhibitions (of art, artifacts, and natural history specimens), lectures, openings, gallery talks, workshops, concerts, symposia, and other programs. Admission to all museums is free and open to the public.
To schedule an artist interview or request high-resolution images for publication, contact the Modlin Center’s Marketing and Strategic Communications Manager Erika Stanley at modlinarts@richmond.edu or by phone at (804) 289-8980.