{"id":35954,"date":"2015-03-20T08:39:15","date_gmt":"2015-03-20T12:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=35954"},"modified":"2022-09-26T10:55:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T14:55:08","slug":"stage-set-for-annual-artsgala-at-wright-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2015\/03\/20\/stage-set-for-annual-artsgala-at-wright-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage set for annual ArtsGala at Wright State"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wright<\/a>The annual Wright State University ArtsGala<\/a>, which has raised more than $1.75 million for arts scholarships during its 15-year history, is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, with an impressive program featuring student performances in theatre, dance, motion pictures, music and visual arts.<\/p>\n

The event will showcase the efforts of Wright State fine and performing arts students and educators who have been recognized for their achievement by Academy Award\u2013winning actor and Wright State supporter Tom Hanks. Hanks and Amanda Wright Lane, great grand niece of the Wright brothers, are co-chairs of Rise. Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University<\/a>, a $150 million fundraising campaign that promises to further elevate Wright State\u2019s prominence by expanding scholarships, attracting more top-flight faculty and supporting construction of state-of-the-art facilities.<\/p>\n

\"Over<\/a>\u201cWright State is training the artists of tomorrow. I know because I\u2019ve worked with some of Wright State\u2019s alumni, and they\u2019re among the best in their fields,\u201d Hanks said about Wright State\u2019s arts students. \u201cWright State not only has one of the most outstanding arts programs in Ohio, but one of the best in the entire nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 6:30 p.m. to midnight event in the Creative Arts Center is presented by the College of Liberal Arts<\/a>. The popular black-tie-optional Arts Gala is regarded as one of the area\u2019s premier events, drawing over 700 patrons each year.<\/p>\n

Because of the on-going renovations and expansion to the Creative Arts Center, guests at this year\u2019s ArtsGala will get a sneak preview of a world-class fine and performing arts center in the making. Come marvel at the inspiring talents of Wright State\u2019s students and celebrate the dramatic transformation of the Creative Arts Center, as it becomes an elegant showplace for arts education and performance.<\/p>\n

\"Over<\/a>“We are so excited about this ArtsGala, coming off of the huge record breaking attendance and scholarship proceeds from last year,”said Kristin Sobolik, dean of the College of Liberal Arts. “Our students are so eager to showcase their tremendous skills, and we are pleased to be sharing our expertise and talent with the broader community. This ArtsGala launches us into our huge Creative Arts Center modernization and expansion project. So come experience history \u2014 the last time you will see the CAC the way it used to be \u2014 and share in our students\u2019 excitement and success.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year is Arts Gala\u2019s 16th anniversary celebration with many special events designed to celebrate the occasion.<\/p>\n

Features this year include:<\/p>\n