Fine and Performing Arts

Accountant/musician is a survival trainer

Clarice Wellmeier, an accountancy major and a clarinet minor at Wright State, spent her summer training Junior ROTC cadets. Continue reading

Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance to collaborate on new series of performances

The formal partnership will allow Wright State fine and performing arts students and faculty to perform alongside industry professionals and artists in Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s productions. Continue reading

Photo development

Wright State staff member Ashley Cheak pushes artistic boundaries during a fellowship at Dayton Art Institute

As a Yeck College Artist Fellow, Ashley Cheak experimented with alternative photographic processes and darkroom techniques to elevate her understanding of photography. Continue reading

Exhibiting support

Wright State alumna Dana L. Wiley hopes an exhibition will help students bridge the gap from graduation to careers in the arts

A talented group of 17 Wright State students and alumni is showcasing their artwork at the Dana L. Wiley Gallery in the “Bridge EDU: Support, Connect” exhibition. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre productions saluted by Dayton Daily News as among area’s best in 2022–23

Wright State Theatre’s productions of “Arcadia” and “On the Town” were honored as the best local collegiate productions for the 2022–23 season. Continue reading

Feelings in motion

The Wright State University Dance Program hosted dozens of emerging choreographers and dancers from around the country during a unique 12-day day festival. Continue reading

Wright State Fine Arts Technician Landon Crowell participating in Oregon District memorial competition

A team of artists that includes Landon Crowell, fine arts technician in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is a finalist to design a public memorial to honor the victims of the 2019 Oregon District mass shooting. Continue reading

Wright State partners with Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards

Wright State is now the title sponsor of the Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards and will begin offering scholarships to students who participate in the program. Continue reading

Wright State theatre graduate Brian Crowe named artistic director of leading Shakespeare company

Brian B. Crowe, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing and Acting at Wright State, was named the next artistic director of the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Continue reading

Engineered movement

Wright State student Bri Chan combines her passion for dance and biomedical engineering into a unique college experience. Continue reading