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Friday, Feb 6th , 2026
7:00 pm
Free!
Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave.
College Center
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Vassar College presents MODfest, its 24th annual interdisciplinary celebration of the arts. MODfest 2026, titled "Sounding the Visionary," explores the power of creative vision to shape culture, spark change, and imagine new futures through music, opera, dance, film, and visual art. All MODfest events are free and open to the public.
MODfest 2026 schedule
"Computing Venus"
• What: An award-winning opera that explores the life of astronomer Maria Mitchell (1818–1889), a groundbreaking historical figure who paved the way for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in America. This is a free but ticketed event. Click here for ticket information.
• When: Jan. 23, 7 p.m.; Jan. 24, 2 p.m. (followed by a panel discussion with the creative team); Jan. 25, 2 p.m.
• Where: Martel Theater, Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film
Artist Talk: Cecilia Vicuña
• What: The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center welcomes poet and artist Cecilia Vicuña, who has been honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Biennale and has had solo exhibitions at the Tate Modern, the Guggenheim, and others.
• When: Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m.
• Where: Taylor Hall, Room 102
Master Class: Visionary Voices — Burton & Musto
• What: Music department students perform for internationally renowned soprano Amy Burton and composer and pianist John Musto in a master class featuring Musto’s musical works.
• When: Jan. 31, 2:30 p.m.
• Where: Skinner Hall of Music
"Rescoring Richter"
• What: "Rescoring Richter" pairs contemporary sound artists with Hans Richter’s avant-garde films of the 1920s. They “rescore” nine of his films on instruments ranging from hubcaps found on the street to the Baschet Brothers’ sound sculptures at Yale University.
• When: Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Skinner Hall of Music
Honorary Adene and Richard Wilson Concert
• What: Vassar faculty and guests present an evening of new compositions, featuring the music of Richard Wilson, cofounder of MODfest, who is acclaimed for his boldly expressive orchestral and chamber works.
• When: Feb. 1, 3 p.m.
• Where: Skinner Hall of Music
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre
• What: Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre performs works created by faculty, students, and guest choreographers. This is a free but ticketed event. Click here for ticket information.
• When: Feb. 6, 7 p.m.
• Where: Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Student Composer Symposium
• What: Celebrate the creativity and stylistic breadth of Vassar’s emerging composers. This interactive event offers audiences a unique opportunity to engage directly with the compositional process.
• When: Feb. 7, 1 p.m.
• Where: Skinner Hall of Music
Live Listening Party with WVKR
• What: WVKR spotlights original radio art by Vassar’s electronic music students.
• When: Feb. 7, 3 p.m.
• Where: Matthew’s Mug, College Center
SoundCrawl: Campus Sound Installations
• What: Campus comes to life with sound installations created by Vassar’s electronic music students.
• When: Feb. 7, 4 p.m.
• Where: Matthew’s Mug, College Center, and other locations
Art Exhibitions at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
• Chronostasia: Select Acquisitions 2020–2025 (through Feb. 1)
• For Maria: Rose B. Simpson and Pueblo Pottery (through Feb. 1)
• Vito Acconci: Scenes from This Side of the Camp (Jan. 10–March 29)
• Photography of Jeremy Dennis (Jan. 10–March 29)
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