Fine and Performing Arts

Wright State students pay 100th birthday piano tribute to Irene Romanowski, longtime university music librarian

Irene Romanowski, retired music librarian at Wright State, established a scholarship for piano students. Continue reading

Making music

Wright State alum Kris Kropff flourishes as head of music publishing for The Lorenz Corporation

Wright State music graduate Kris Kropff intended to work at music publisher Lorenz Corporation for six months. Nearly 20 years later, she’s the company’s president. Continue reading

Films by former Wright State motion pictures faculty to premiere at Sundance

“American Factory,” the latest documentary by Julia Reichert, professor emeritus, and Steven Bognar, is one of 16 documentaries that will premiere at Sundance. Continue reading

ArtsFair draws young artists to Wright State

The College of Liberal Arts hosted ArtsFair Dec. 1 in the Creative Arts Center, drawing 175 registered guests to experience the arts at Wright State University, the event’s highest attendance ever. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre presents comedy ‘The Liar’ in Herbst Theatre

Wright State University Theatre’s production of the farcical comedy “The Liar” runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9 in the Herbst Theatre in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Metal mettle

Wright State sculptor Landon Crowell creates aerial sculpture for new PNC Arts Annex

New sculpture by Landon Crowell, fine arts technician in the Department of Art and Art History, features an optical illusion for viewers. Continue reading

Julia Reichert, Wright State professor emeritus, to be honored with prestigious career documentary award

Julia Reichert, retired professor of film production, will receive the International Documentary Association’s Career Achievement Award for 2018. Continue reading

ArtsFair offers family-friendly art and entertainment

Art lovers of all ages can interact with art in a variety of ways at Wright State’s ArtsFair on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre presents musical comedy ‘Crazy for You’

Wright State Theatre’s production of “Crazy For You” runs from Nov. 1 to Nov. 18 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Costume craze

Elizabeth Bourgeois and her Wright State team win prestigious HighBall Halloween fashion competition

Elizabeth Bourgeois, assistant professor of costume design, worked with a team of Wright State students and alums to create the winning costume. Continue reading