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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Coming up
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September 19, 2026 | 4:00pm
Carswell HallExperience the emotional depth and beauty of Indian classical music through a two-part event led by acclaimed slide guitar master Rhitom Sarkar, joined by Cijith Sreedharan on tabla and Srijoy Mitra on keyboard. An immersive performance highlighting the restorative, comforting power of Raga music to promote connection, reflection, and … -
September 21, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterThe Department of Music presents a faculty recital from Dr. Mathilde Handelsman, piano and Dr. Edward Cho, cello. The program includes two monuments for cello and piano, Beethoven's Sonata No. 3 Op. 69 and Grieg's Cello Sonata in A minor Op. 36. Free and open to the public. -
September 22, 2026 | 6:00pm
START GalleryJoin us on September 22, from 6-8PM, for collage night at stArt gallery! Enjoy food, drinks, and music, courtesy of Wake Radio — bring your favorite CD! Invite a friend to relax and make some low-stakes art, all materials provided; even the least artistically inclined can cut, … -
September 23, 2026 | 5:00pm
Porter Byrum Welcome CenterThe public is invited to attend a film screening and conversation focusing on filmmaker Tara Moore's Legacy: Apartheid's Shadow. This film has won many accolades, including: 2025 OSCARS® – Longlist: Best Documentary Feature Pan African Film Festival – Best Documentary Feature Durban … -
September 24, 2026 | 7:00pm
Kulynych Auditorium – Byrum Welcome CenterJoin us for the OUT At The Movies International Film Festival Preview Night, co-hosted by the Documentary Film Program (DFP). The event centers on the theme of LGBTQ+ spaces and community, anchored by the premiere of “Taking Up Space”—a new short documentary created by … -
September 24, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterExperience a transformative evening of chamber music as the Isidore String Quartet—celebrated for their commitment to "revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate…” the classical canon—joins forces with the virtuosic cellist Sterling Elliott. This powerhouse collaboration moves from This powerhouse collaboration moves from the elegant, cello-forward … -
September 25, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterThe Firebugs by Max Frisch directed by Brook Davis September 25-26 and October 1-3 at 7:30 pm September 27 and October 4 at 2:00 pm Tedford Stage Woe to us! Fires are blazing everywhere! A chorus of firefighters and all the newspapers warn of dangerous arsonists on the loose. … -
October 2, 2026 | 5:00pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterPart of Wake Forest University's Family Weekend! We are excited to host family and friends for this concert from the WFU Choirs.
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