Wake the Arts is a movement to infuse the arts into every aspect of the Wake Forest experience. Through this shared connection we will elevate Pro Humanitate to develop Wake Forest graduates who are empathetic, curious, and interdisciplinary problem solvers. We believe that all knowledge becomes more impactful when combined with the power of expression.

No matter what field of study one chooses at Wake Forest, it will be enhanced through a culture of creativity that nurtures and celebrates our shared community.

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Wakeville 2024
“Of The Times” Exhibition
Debbie Allen: ‘Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence’
NC Black Rep and Wake Forest announce winning playwrights

Coming soon

  • April 17, 2024 | 5:00pm
    Farrell Hall
    A pioneering researcher on blockchain in the arts, Dr. Amy Whitaker will discuss how fractional equity in art using blockchain can change the creative economy.   With her impressive interdisciplinary range (she holds an MBA and an MFA as well as a PhD), she has won awards …
  • April 17, 2024 | 6:30pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    The Wake Forest University Department of Music presents Imperial Bodies and Sound: White-Washing in the Music of Women and Cyborgs in Cyberpunk Dystopian Film, a special senior honors presentation from senior Aimee Lents.
  • April 18, 2024 | 5:00pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    The Wake Forest University Department of Music presents a special honors presentation from senior Cami Wilson: Building Ensemble Technique and Communicating Stylistic Nuance  Utilizing Group Vocal Pedagogy and Conducting Gesture. Read more on her research and work in conducting with the Wake Forest University Choirs here.
  • April 18, 2024 | 7:30pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    Written by Lee Blessing Directed by Jordi Keller ('24) A Studio Series production directed and designed by theatre students.  A powerful, disturbing study of a family divided against itself. Performances: April 18-20 at 7:30 pm Ring Theatre, Scales Fine Arts Center NOTE:  There will be no late admission for …
  • April 18, 2024 | 7:30pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    The WFU Department of Music presents a concert featuring accomplished student musicians, performing a variety of small ensemble music for winds, strings, and piano. This event is free and all are welcome!
  • April 21, 2024 | 3:30pm
    Brendle Recital Hall
    Wake Forest University Department of Music presents a student Presidential Scholar recital from Eric Wang. This event is free and open to the public.
  • April 23, 2024 | 7:30pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    Wake Forest University Department of Music presents our Spring 2024 Jazz Ensemble concert! Featuring the music of John Coltrane Miles Davis Neal Hefti Hideaki Nakaji Herbie Hancock John Calloway Victor Feldman Billy Strayhorn Greg Yasinitsky Free and open to the public
  • April 25, 2024 | 7:30pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    The Spring Student Choreographic Concert will feature selected work by student choreographers under the artistic direction of Tina Yarborough-Liggins. The Spring Concert gives WFU students the opportunity to present their choreography across a range of dance styles.
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