The Arts at Batten

Aviana Medina is a Marlin who has made a lasting impact on campus. After graduating, Avi plans to get her Master's at NSU and go to Samoa to teach. She also plans to earn a second degree in Development Studies of the Pacific Islands. Congratulations, Avi!

Congratulations to Ava Stauch! She will be graduating this week, and we are proud of everything she has accomplished during her time at Virginia Wesleyan.

Isaac has been a proud member of the Wesleyan Choirs, Jazz Band, and the Theatre department at Virginia Wesleyan. During their time on campus, they have performed in numerous Mainstage shows and concerts. Isaac has certainly made an impact as a Marlin, and he will be greatly missed next year. Congratulations, Isaac!

Sarah Richards has certainly left her mark on the Arts at VWU and the greater Virginia Beach community during her time on campus. She shared, "My favorite part about being an Art major at VWU is the local arts community; we are in a prime area in between 2 arts districts, NEON and ViBe, with ample opportunities!" We are looking forward to continuing to celebrate Sarah's accomplishments during graduate school and beyond. Congratulations, Sarah!

Class of 2026 Theatre Graduate, Pauly Bolt, is pleased to invite you to the final showing of his senior capstone play, Genera Amoris. Pauly wrote, directed, and stars in this performance, showing tomorrow at 2pm in the Hofheimer Theatre. Come support this lovely director if you have not seen the show already!

Pauly has been a part of 5 MainStage productions during his time as a student at VWU, as well as a part of 2 student-directed performances. Pauly was also a founding member of the World's Stage Improv Club. We could not be prouder of all that Pauly has given to the Theatre Department at VWU, and we look forward to what is in store for him after graduation. Congratulations, Pauly!

Come out to Isaac’s Recital tomorrow at 1pm!!

Come out to Aidan’s Recital tomorrow in the Chapel at 11am!

Come out tomorrow night for final Jazz Concert of the academic year!

The music starts at 7:30, and admission is free!

to some of our favorite ARTS Convocation pictures from over the years!

Join us for the first-ever performances of “Genera Amoris,” written and directed by Pauly Bolt for his senior capstone! Get ready to witness how the abduction of Persephone and the death of Hyacinthus truly occurred, while also examining how love influenced both stories.”