Virginia Tech and the family of the late artist Patricia Buckley Moss have agreed to rename the university鈥檚 Moss Arts Center.
Moss made a $10 million pledge to help build the region鈥檚 premier performing arts center, which opened in 2013 and was named in her honor. The renowned artist died in July at age 91.
In a revised agreement, the naming rights for the center are being replaced 鈥渨ith a new tribute to the artist to honor her legacy and passion for the arts and education,鈥 a statement from Virginia Tech said.
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The university鈥檚 board of visitors approved the change June 3. The new name will be the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.
Artist P. Buckley Moss addresses a gathering at the opening of Center for the Arts building on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg in October 2013.
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In addition, the board approved naming the art center鈥檚 front grounds as the Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn. The area is used for outdoor concerts, community celebrations and hands-on arts experiences.
鈥淭hough our name will change, our commitment to offer high-quality arts experiences, to create community connections, and to foster student learning and engagement will continue. We remain dedicated to providing exceptional programs and welcoming experiences for all,鈥 said Ruth Waalkes, associate provost for the arts at Virginia Tech and executive director of the Center for the Arts.
鈥淲e are grateful for the many ways Pat Moss supported the arts in the community and at Virginia Tech. She was a loyal patron and supporter of the center, as well as a steadfast advocate for the arts and educational outreach in the region,鈥 said Waalkes. 鈥淎 prominent space such as the lawn, where people connect through artistic experiences, will continue to honor her legacy.鈥
