Fine and Performing Arts

Professional performance begins here

Wright State actors take the stage with the Human Race Theatre Company performing "Hay Fever"
Posted on April 16, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

Wright State theatre students Skye Hodgkin and Evelyn Vordtriede are gaining real-world experience with the Human Race Theatre Company, highlighting how the university prepares them for professional performance. Continue reading →

Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the power of artistic growth while supporting student scholarships

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Kris Sproles

ArtsGala’s celebrated student work across theatre, dance, film, music and visual arts, while raising scholarship support for Wright State artists. Continue reading →

ArtsGala to showcase Wright State students’ artistic growth with elegant entertainment extravaganza

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Wright State ArtsGala returns Saturday, April 11, in the Creative Arts Center, offering an evening of performances, fine dining and a silent auction to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, music, motion pictures and visual art. Continue reading →

From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading →

Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading →

‘Only in New York’ comes alive at Wright State

Developed at Wright State, the new musical was written by a theatre alum for student artists
Posted on February 12, 2026 by Kim Patton

On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading →

Glowing grad

Wright State alum Erin Holland help preserve and promote advertising history
Posted on February 4, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Alumna Erin Holland is using her Wright State education to help share advertising history as director of education and engagement at the American Sign Museum. Continue reading →

Wright State music professor honored with Ohio’s top music education service award

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Shelley Jagow, professor of music and director of bands, will receive the Ohio Music Education Association’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her long-standing service and leadership in music education. Continue reading →

Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on ‘Sinners’

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State motion pictures graduate Hannah Beachler earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Production Design on the blockbuster film “Sinners.” Continue reading →

Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Dennis Bova

A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading →