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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April 3, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterDrawn from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 Grammy-winning album, this Tony-award-winning musical delves into the contradictory nature of being a contemporary American family—its rawness, messiness, and hope. It follows the seemingly perfect Healy family as their lives unravel, revealing truths about addiction, trauma, identity, and love. Performances: April 3… -
April 4, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterDrawn from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 Grammy-winning album, this Tony-award-winning musical delves into the contradictory nature of being a contemporary American family—its rawness, messiness, and hope. It follows the seemingly perfect Healy family as their lives unravel, revealing truths about addiction, trauma, identity, and love. Performances: April 3… -
April 6, 2026 | 3:30pm
Benson University CenterJoin us for an engaging afternoon exploring traditional Chinese music and instruments with Professor Chenhui Sun and the WFU Chinese Ensemble. -
April 7, 2026 | 6:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterThe Department of Music presents a senior honors presentation from WFU Music minor, Catherine Major. -
April 8, 2026 | 5:30pm
Greene HallReclaiming Italian American Narratives: Dr. Anthony Tamburri on the Mafia and the Misrepresentation Wednesday, April 8 5:30pm, Greene 162 The Jorizzo Lecture Series on Italian American Studies presents a discussion with Dr. Anthony Tamburri on the Mafia and the Misrepresentation. Anthony Tamburri is the Dean of the John D. Calandra Italian American … -
April 9, 2026 | 4:30pm
Carswell HallExperience the beauty of East Asian art and calligraphy with artist Mona Wu. Enjoy a small art exhibition and a relaxed Calligraphy Café where you can try writing calligraphy and learn about the cultural traditions behind the art. -
April 15, 2026 | 5:00pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterWays of Knowing is a 70-minute sound installation that showcases the forms of knowledge produced by the arts and humanities, followed by a Q&A with the creators, radio producers, Chris Hoff and Sam Barnett, who host a podcast on humanities research with the same title. -
April 16, 2026 | 6:00pm
Reynolda House Museum of American ArtThis intimate chamber concert features the unique combination of flute, cello, and piano performing works by composer Dan Locklair, Bohuslav Martinů, Christopher Caliendo, and more. The program spans from 20th century masters to contemporary voices, exploring the versatile possibilities of this ensemble. From Locklair’s Reynolda Reflections … -
April 16, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterJoin WFU Music for our Spring 2026 student chamber music concert!
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