The Arts at CNU

Houses of Parliament, Sunlight Effect by Claude Monet

Monet, Matisse, and More: The Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center Brings French Modern Masters to Newport News

The Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center at CNU is hosting its newest exhibition, featuring French modernists, running from November 8, 2026, to March 28, 2027.

November 5, 2026

Greg Poljacik back center stands with a group of CNU theatre students.

Blood, Stunts, and Fire

CNU alum Greg Poljacik came back to campus to talk with students in the Theatre Department about his work as a stunt professional.

October 19, 2026

Erin Rigby, Erika Hennngsen, and Santino Fontana on stage.

Introducing Erin Rigby!

October 8, 2026

A female student, left and a male student, right wear Revolutionary era garb while standing on a stage.

Students Perform a Revolutionary Love Story

July 27, 2026

An American flag made out of backpacks with artist Alexandrea Procida standing beside it holding a certificiate.

Art Student Earns Top Honors For Moving Exhibition

July 8, 2026

A woman admires artwork by Paul Reed at the Torggler Fine Arts Center

Torggler Goes Bold

June 16, 2026

A wide-angle view of the Anne Noland Edwards Gallery featuring a large black sculpture made of layered black band t-shirts in the foreground

Torggler Opens New Spring Exhibitions

"Future Fossils" invites visitors to explore how future generations might interpret our possessions

February 27, 2026

Three individuals stand at the entrance to the Gateways exhibition in the Torggler Fine Arts Center at Christopher Newport University

Torggler Celebrates African American Artists And Their Stories

New exhibitions offer fresh perspective on identity, history, and creativity

September 22, 2025

Music Major Shines in Masterclass with Yuja Wang

One of the world’s most acclaimed pianists conducts masterclass with Captains.

May 2, 2025

Kyle Bates stands in a back hallway of the Ferguson Center for the Arts holding an envelope with her name on it.

Kylee Bates '27 Earns Broadway Award

Students participate in a masterclass with Broadway veterans

January 13, 2025

Members of the Marching Captains perform in Parliament Square in London

Marching Captains Wow London

Band shines on big, historic stage

January 6, 2025

Caroline Scruggs and her instrument the theremin.

Musical Alum Plays her Way to TikTok Fame

Caroline Scruggs '14 elevates rare instrument to social media stardom.

December 4, 2024

Erika Henningsen stands in the spotlight with members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra behind her

Gratitude and Awe

A Star’s-eye View of the Ferguson Center

November 25, 2024