Arts Scene

‘Black Gold’

Photographs by Wright State nursing alum, Gilman scholar featured exhibition on Dayton Campus

A photography exhibition by Wright State alumnus Cameron Peagler features Black creators and entrepreneurs living and working in Japan. Continue reading

Community gift

Wright State fine and performing arts students perform free concert in downtown Dayton

Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts students joined together for the second Wright State ArtsLive! concert. Continue reading

Photo exhibition by Anne Vetter and video by Jess Dugan on display at Wright State’s Stein Galleries

Anne Vetter artist talk on Oct. 12 in the Stein Galleries and Jess T. Dugan will give a public lecture, “Look at Me Like You Love Me,” on Oct. 18 in Schuster Hall in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre opens new season with comedic farce ‘The Liar’

Wright State Theatre will open its 2023–24 season with “The Liar,” a comedic farce adapted by playwright David Ives, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre’s 2023–24 season features classic and contemporary dramas, musicals and dance

Marya Spring Cordes, professor in acting and musical theatre, is the first woman to serve as artistic director of Wright State Theatre. Continue reading

Wright State Wind Symphony invited to perform at national college band conference

This is the first time a Wright State music ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. Continue reading

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