The Arts at VCU are pleased to present an evening of jazz and community connection at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center. The event will honor the late dean Murry N. DePillars’ remarkable contributions to VCUarts and the Richmond creative community. Dr. DePillars served as dean of VCUarts from 1976 to 1995.
The Arts at VCU along with Murry N. DePillars Student Fund Advisory Group invite you to join them for this special event. Proceeds from this inaugural jazz benefit concert will aid VCUarts students in need of financial assistance for unexpected emergency expenses. Ticket sales directly support the DePillars Student Fund which aims to prevent one emergency from derailing a student’s progress toward a degree.
Advisory Group:
Mr. Victor K. Branch
Dr. Daryl C. Dance
Mrs. Mary L. DePillars
Mr. Brian K. Jackson, Esq.
Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider
Help to ensure the success of all VCUarts students while enjoying an unforgettable evening of music with renowned Jazz alumni:
Matthew E. White
Daniel Clarke
Reggie Pace
Guest artists will be accompanied by VCU students and Jazz Studies program director Taylor Barnett.
Mingle with artists, student performers and fellow music lovers at a post-concert reception in the ICA at VCU’s magnificent Royall Forum.
Friday, October 24, 2025
ICA at VCU
Markel Center
601 West Broad Street
5:30 p.m. Doors open
6:00 p.m. Performance
7:00 p.m. Reception in the Royall Forum
8:00 p.m. Event ends
Valet parking provided on Pine Street.
With questions please email artsevents@vcu.edu or contact Kelly Kerr, director of constituent engagement, at 804-828-9182. Thank you for your support of the arts at VCU. We hope to see you there!
