Arts Scene

Concert in downtown Dayton to showcase Wright State fine and performing arts students, faculty

Wright State ArtsLive!: A Celebration of Fine and Performing Arts will take place on Sept. 21 at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton. Continue reading

Let there be light

Finance expert with longtime love for filmmaking helps motion pictures students

Wright State graduate Mark Black, a financial planner and independent film fan, gives back and helps motion picture students achieve their dreams. Continue reading

ArtsGala: A celebration of students, scholarships and skills

A classy and classic gala that showcases outstanding fine and performing arts students and raises money to help those students complete their education. Continue reading

Connecting arts to the community

Community groups are a supporting cast for arts on campus

Being actively engaged with neighboring arts groups helps Wright State’s fine and performing arts students have life-changing experiences. 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

Staying focused

Wright State University communication studies major’s love for photography is her business

For Bethany Althauser, communications studies major at Wright State, a great photograph is one that captures good composition and genuine emotion in a single picture. 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