Citizen Joy

On July 26, 2024, George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts and Mason Exhibitions hosted “Citizen Joy: A celebration of democracy through agency, harmony, and gratitude” at Mason Exhibitions Arlington.

Presented in partnership with Citizen Joy, founded by Jeff Raz, this free event is the opportunity to be in community and ask, “What does (or could) your government do to bring you joy?”

Thank you to Ron Aira from George Mason Creative Services and Donald Russell from Mason Exhibitions for the photos below!

Put the “I” in C_vic by Linda Hesh - participatory public art sculpture outside 

Live music by The Sandpiper Jazz Collective, including Mason students/alumni on steel pan, guitar, and bass.

Poems and Quotes curated by Jessica Kallista on screen and read by School of Theater student, Myles Early.

Community Choir led by Nicholas Forner from School of Music singing ‘Eyes on the Prize’

Voter Registration by Arlington League of Women Voters