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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Upcoming events

  • November 6, 2024 | 10:00am
    Lam Museum of Anthropology
    Drums from Africa are so iconic that they are often used to represent musical traditions from across the continent. However, Africa is home to many fascinating instruments beyond drums. This exhibit presents a range of percussion and non-percussion instruments that showcase the diversity of African music. The exhibit highlights how …
  • November 7, 2024 | 7:30pm
    Brendle Recital Hall
    The Cuarteto Casals from Spain, with its distinctive tonal balance and interpretive brilliance, is one of the finest string quartets in the world. Founded 27 years ago, they have received first prizes at the International String Quartet Competition in London and the International Johannes Brahms Competition in Hamburg.  Their concert …
  • November 7, 2024 | 7:30pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    By Caryl Churchill; Directed by Stephen Wrentmore. Love and Information invites us to consider how we ‘know’ and how that knowledge informs our human experience.  A montage of vignettes and a collage of over 100 characters creates an ingenious and inventive commentary on the information age. …
  • November 11, 2024 | 12:30pm
    We are excited to welcome J. Mike Kohfeld to Gender, Sexuality and Music with Dr. Megan Francisco for "Remixing Sound and Gender"! Virtual Wavelengths is an online guest speaker series offered by The Department of Music at Wake Forest University. Our mission is to enhance student learning by …
  • November 13, 2024 | 7:30pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    The WFU Department of Music presents the annual fall concert for our Gamelan Giri Murti Balinese Ensemble and the WFU Chinese Ensemble.
  • November 15, 2024 | 7:30pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    The WFU Department of Music presents our annual fall Choirs concert. Featuring performances from the WFU Concert and Chamber Choirs.
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