Wright State University ArtsGala

We had the pleasure of Professor Matthew Anklin's Trumpet Studio performing a colorful fanfare to open our ArtsGala! The sound of these heralding trumpets gave way to our lively night of fun, food and, of course, helping our garden of the arts grow!

As we enjoy the flowers blooming, we're reflecting on the Blooming Garden we created this past ArtsGala, beginning with the VIP Reception in the Stein Gallery with a colorful performance by Juliette Trumbull, with Steve Aldredge accompanying on keyboard.

Suvekshya Maharjan and Mikail Berger-Messenger had their artwork featured in the silent auction, giving guests the chance to take home original pieces while supporting Wright State’s rising artists. Their work—selected through the annual student competition—was a highlight of the evening, and a great example of the creativity and talent growing in our programs!

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Wright State Newsroom – Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork « Wright State University Wright State art student Mikail Berger-Messenger’s relief print “Still Life with Watering Can” will be featured in the ArtsGala silent auction, a highlight of the April 11 celebration of student creativity that raises scholarship support for fine and performing arts students. (Photos by Erin P...

ArtsGala celebrated its 27th year with an incredible night of student performances in theatre, dance, film, music, and visual arts! Since 2000, ArtsGala has raised more than $4 million for scholarships supporting fine and performing arts students. “"[This year's theme] represents the growth of our students, and their blossoming into their art.” Read: https://bit.ly/4coe7L7

LAST DAY to get a chance to go to Mexico! $50 Raffle gets you a photogram from one of our talented Art students & a chance at a $2,500 trip!
https://bit.ly/47XNUQQ - drawing at 3pm FRIDAY 04/17/26

Guess what?!? Our Art students were excited to share their artwork with guests on Saturday, but 20 of them weren't sold in the raffle, so we are opening the raffle until FRIDAY, APRIL 17th!
For $50, get a photogram and a chance for a 7-day trip to Mexico!

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Miss out on some auction action at ArtsGala? We still have items for purchase - including theatre tickets, artwork, and concert tickets! Go to https://bit.ly/4svLy34 and see what's available! 🎉

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The 2026 ArtsGala is in the books, and from what guests were saying, It was one of the best yet! Our students put in amazing performances all throughout the night. We hope this joyous atmosphere showed how valuable it is to celebrate the arts.

Here's to the dedication of our students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and community supporters! ✨💐

We are excited to announce that our ArtsGala Silent Auction is now LIVE!
Go to https://e.givesmart.com/events/M2J/i/ to place your bids now!
All proceeds benefit scholarships for our Fine and Performing Arts students. 🖌️ 💃 🎥 🎵 🎭

Setup for the gala is in full swing, the day is packed with rehearsals, and we're getting excited. Our theatre and art students made some gorgeous floral pieces for the lobby--the Creative Arts Center will soon be transformed into a colorful garden!