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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October 27, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterWe are thrilled to welcome the critically acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt as a guest artist, for a dynamic piano recital on Tuesday evening, followed by a masterclass with WFU piano students on Wednesday morning. Through his kaleidoscopic career as a pianist, conductor, educator, and curator of memorable musical moments, Awadagin … -
October 29, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterThe Department of Music presents our Fall 2026 Student Showcase recital. Featuring Christian Ko, cello Caroline Kuebert, organ Sasha Logue, soprano Winston Miller, baritone Jack Radbill, piano Jerry Sun, piano With works by Dmitri Shostakovich, Andrea Lucchesi, Vincenzo Bellini, Gerald Finzi, Maurice Ravel, and Gilbert M. Martin. -
November 2, 2026 | 5:00pm
Porter Byrum Welcome CenterThe Life and Legacy of Peter Oliver unearths the extraordinary story of a man whose life defied the limits of his time. Born into slavery, Peter Oliver became a skilled potter, a Moravian brother, and the first Black man to have his own home in Salem. Through rare archival materials, … -
November 3, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterGrammy-nominated baritone and faculty member at the Eastman School of Music, Joshua Conyers will perform at Brendle Recital Hall in Scales Fine Arts Center. Accompanied by Lauren Winkelman, piano Free and open to the public -
November 4, 2026 | 5:00pm
Z. Smith Reynolds LibraryThe Documentary Film Program invites you to an Alumni Screening Showcase featuring I’m Still Here, Love, directed by Meg Daniels (MFA ’19). A Q&A with the director will follow the film. -
November 4, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterDance Nation by Clare Barron directed by Stephen Wrentmore November 4-7 at 7:30 pm November 7-8 at 2:00 pm Tedford Stage Dance Nation is a jubilant and original play that is simultaneously funny, fierce, and unsettling. It delves into the terror and joy of growing up and the concept of &… -
November 4, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterDANCE NATION is a jubilant and original play that is simultaneously funny, fierce, and unsettling. It delves into the terror and joy of growing up and the concept of ‘female perfectionism’ through the lens of competitive dance. The play follows a group of middle-schoolers who fiercely navigate … -
November 5, 2026 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterDANCE NATION is a jubilant and original play that is simultaneously funny, fierce, and unsettling. It delves into the terror and joy of growing up and the concept of ‘female perfectionism’ through the lens of competitive dance. The play follows a group of middle-schoolers who fiercely navigate the …
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