Support Arts For All
To support Arts for All, contact Kim Hinson, Executive Director of Advancement for the Arts, at (757) 594-8097. For information about participating as an organization, call (757) 594-7961.
Accessibility
Services for patrons with special needs
Assistive listening devices, sensory kits for children on the autism spectrum, open captioning, and Braille programs are funded through Arts for All. Our goal is simple: remove all obstacles and welcome everyone who wishes to join us.
Hearing Impaired Access
Arts for All pays for services such as open captioning during most Broadway performances and FM-assistive listening devices, including headsets and induction loop devices.
At most performances, an American Sign Language interpreter can be provided with at least two weeks' notice. If we cannot provide an interpreter, a complimentary companion seat will be given to a patron-provided interpreter.
Patrons may contact the Ferguson Center using Virginia Relay at (800) 828-1120.
Sensory Inclusive
The Ferguson Center has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory sensitivities. Our objective is to provide an inclusive and seamless experience for all guests at events by offering:
Sensory Bags: Upon request, special KultureCity VIP badges, fidget tools, noise-canceling headphones, and other resources are available for checkout.
Quiet Space: A room is available to patrons as a designated quiet space.
Weighted Lap Pads: Lap pads are available upon request.
Visually Impaired
Seating for the visually impaired is available. Large print and Braille programs are available upon request with at least two weeks' notice.
Mobility
Wheelchair-accessible, limited-mobility, and companion seating are available in various locations and price zones throughout our venues. One companion seat is available per patron. Accessible seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
As a courtesy, a limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available at all performances. Please speak to a member of house management upon arrival.
Handicap parking is available in the Ferguson Center parking garage and the lot directly opposite the venue.
Valet parking is available for purchase at most performances for $30 per vehicle. If valet parking is unavailable, patrons with limited mobility may park in the Ferguson Center loop.
We ask that notice of special needs be addressed at the time of ticket purchase so that we may best accommodate our guests. For more information regarding our services, please call (757) 594-8752 or email tickets@cnu.edu.
Education and Community Outreach
We provide educational outreach opportunities to schools, senior centers, businesses, and after-school programs. Throughout the season, guest artists are brought into the community, reaching our neighbors in new and exciting ways through masterclasses, mini-concerts, lectures, and Q&A sessions.
Opportunities for Christopher Newport Students
It is our responsibility to train the next generation of arts leaders and advocates. Funds raised to support Arts for All help provide student internship opportunities in various facets of arts administration and production. Through mentorship, we help to ensure a bright future for the performing arts.
Free and Deeply Discounted Tickets
- Each season, we provide free and deeply discounted tickets to organizations serving children, families, seniors, and military members. Benefitting organizations have included Newport News Public Schools, An Achievable Dream, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Soundscapes, VetTix, and the Grace Home for Children.