Wise, VA– Tickets to the 48th Pro-Art season are on sale.The nonprofit announces a seasonfilled with theater, musicand arts experiences to stir the heart and embellish an evening.At less than $2 per show, Pro-Art’s $40 season ticket ($35 for seniors) represents some of the strongest and most accessible arts programming in the country. Explore the season, purchase season ticketsand make reservations to attend atproartva.org.
“We want to express our sincere and overwhelming gratitude for three consecutive years of increasing attendance that you have made possible,” said Executive Director Michael McNulty. Last year, Pro-Art welcomed a total annual audience of more than 11,800 art-seekers—30% higher than their 46th season.
“People are always telling me that ‘this’ kind of show is not for them, they’re only interested in ‘that’ kind of thing, but we don’t ever see people disappointed when they’re leaving a show,” McNulty said. “What we think is ‘for us’ may be as limited as what we tell ourselves.”
Pro-Art’s 48th season offers aselection of theater, jazzandperformances by storytellers, puppeteersand even an aerial circus.Featuring The Acting Company, West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year Adam Booth, New Orleans brass sensation The Soul Rebels, Las Guaracheras— an all-female Latin jazz sextet from Colombia, a special Valentine’s performance of Alex & Olmsted’s play “HUBBA HUBBA”, Korean Gayageum artist Seo Jungmin, a vanishing elephant, and much more.There’s something for everyone this season and a lot of additional opportunities to be adventurous and try something new. Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 48th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or emailpro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancelations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgfor up-to-date information.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.
