Muse (noun)

  1. any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry and the arts and sciences
  2. a source of inspiration

(from Merriam –Webster)

Muse: The Idea

Muse began as an idea among three Blacksburg muses who are artists themselves and lovers of the arts. They see the arts as an integral part of all our lives. Art creates meaningful experiences that encourage people to engage our world and help us become more aware of ourselves and the connections we have to others.

Muse: The 2009 Show

To celebrate this idea, we are honored to be producing Muse: A Celebration of Women in the Arts. The visions of the show are to …

  • Raise funds for the Lyric’s new Community Arts Office and Information Center which will foster and promote arts and culture in the NRV
  • Honor Women’s Month by celebrating and showcasing the rich variety of artistic expressions that are created by female artists within our community.
  • Create a event that will increase community awareness of these female artists

The following organizations are helping this show come to fruition, and we are very thankful for their sponsorship.

The Lyric Theatre Mandara Dance
Womens Center at Virginia Tech YMCA at Virginia Tech

Many thanks to Heather Seeley for her hard work on the fabulous Muse logo!

Muse: The Vision

We hope that this show is only the beginning. We hope that Muse, as an organization, will serve to inspire the arts community to grow in the NRV. Our mission is to create events and opportunities that …

  • Promote arts awareness among artists and the New River Valley community
  • Create visibility and opportunities that showcase the rich variety of artistic talents of our regional artists
  • Bring artists of different genres and communities together to support and inspire each other