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Receptions
VIP Reception for Grand Patrons
- Time: 6–6:45 p.m.
- Location: Upper Stein Galleries
Opening Reception
- Time: 6:30—8:30 p.m.
- Location: Lobby
Opening Ceremony
- Time: 7–7:20 p.m.
- Location: Schuster Hall
Activities at a Glance
Bar Service
- Time: 6:30–11 p.m.
- Location: Various Locations
Dining and Performances
- Time: 7:30–10:30 p.m.
- Location: Various Locations
Portraits
- Time: 7–10:30 p.m.
- Location: Stein Galleries, Lower Level
End-of-Night Coffee Station
- Time: 9–10:45 p.m.
- Location: Lobby
Dancing
Dance on the Theatre Stage
- Time: 10:45–midnight
- Location: Festival Playhouse
Silent Auction
View auction items in person before placing your bid online.
- Time: 7–10:30 p.m.
- Winner Pickup: 10:30–11 p.m.
- Location: Stein Galleries, Lower Level
ArtsGala Rooms
Patrons at ArtsGala experience a variety of student performances in transformed dining venues with elegantly themed cuisines from around the world.
Room 1 (Stein Galleries, Lower Level)
Gallery Bar
7—10:30 p.m.
Portrait Studio
7—10:30 p.m.
Commemorate the evening with a complimentary portrait. Later, pick up prints by the main entrance and view online at wright.edu/galaphotos.
Silent Auction
Bid until 10:30 p.m. at artsgala26.givesmart.com
Pick up for winning bidders, 10:30—11:00 p.m.
Room 2 (Dance: Artists in Motion)
Show Times: 7:45 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
Be captivated by movement and emotion in this performance of dance.
Room 3 (Theatre: We’ve Got Magic to Do!)
2026-2027 Theatre Season Preview
Show Times: 7:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
(Seating begins approximately 15 minutes before showtimes.)
Enjoy this first look at the 2026-2027 Wright State Theatre season in a preview showcase. Costumes, lighting, set design, and sound by students in Theatre Design and Technology.
Dining Menu
- Virginia Ham Roll with Spinach Filling (Gluten Free)
- Chicken Boursin Purses
- Prosciutto Ham Gruyere Crescents
- Honey Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles (Vegetarian)
- Falafel with Savory Jalapeño Lime Sauce (Vegan)
- Greek Puff Squares with Tzatziki (Vegetarian)
- Assorted French Pastries
Catered by Kohler
Room 4 (Theatre: Back to the 80s!)
Location: Herbst Theatre, Basement Level (take stairs from the lobby or follow signs to the elevator)
Showtimes: 7:45 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 10 p.m. (Seating begins approximately 15 minutes before showtimes.)
Grab your walkman and put on your leg warmers for this musical theatre revue! Costumes, lighting, set design, and sound by students in Theatre Design and Technology.
Dining Menu
- Carved Prime Rib of Beef (Gluten Free)
- Seasoned Chicken
- Green Beans
- Spinach Artichoke Filled Mushrooms (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
- Deep Fried Sausage Balls (Gluten Free)
- Wild Mushroom Turnovers (Vegetarian)
- Gourmet Cookie Bar
Catered by Kohler
Room 5 (Music: Biergarten)
7:30—10:30 p.m.
Prost! Join us in the Biergarten to enjoy live music, authentic German food, and fresh taps.
Dining Menu
- Sauerkraut Balls
- Bier Cheese with Soft Pretzel Shooter
- Bratwurst with German Mustard Bites (Gluten Free)
- Knockwurst in Puff Pastry
- Potato Pancake (Vegetarian)
- Bavarian Deviled Eggs
- Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
- German Chocolate Brownie Bites
Catered by Amber Rose
Beer by Wandering Griffin Brewery
Room 6 (Theatre: 1776)
Location: Festival Playhouse
Showtimes: 8 p.m., 10 p.m.
Enjoy highlights from this most unconventional of Broadway hits: 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history. Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards, Book by Peter Stone. Costumes, lighting, set design, and sound by students in Theatre Design and Technology.
Room 7 (Opening Ceremony/ Music: Percussion Ensemble)
Location: Schuster Hall
Opening Ceremony 7 p.m.
Music: Percussion Ensemble
Showtime: 9 p.m.
Experience the energy and showmanship of the Wright State Percussion Ensemble in this concert performance.
Room 8 (Music: Rhythm in Bloom)
7:30—10:30 p.m.
Take a spin on the dance floor in our Manhattan style jazz club, featuring dining and a dedicated bar.
Dining Menu
- Boursin Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
- Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon Remoulade Sauce
- Reuben Sliders
- Ham and Swiss Sliders
- Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs (Gluten Free)
- Smoked Salmon Crostini
- Mini New York Cheesecake Bites (Vegetarian)
- Chocolate Mousse Cups (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
Catered by Amber Rose
Room 9 (Cigar Tent)
7—10:30 p.m.
Relax and enjoy our outdoor cigar tent, complete with a dedicated bar featuring a variety of bourbons and a selection of fine cigars.
Room 10 (MoPix: Rainbow Room)
Location: Upper Level
7:30—10:30 p.m.
Delight your senses in this colorful interactive lighting demonstration.
Room 11 (MoPix: Garden of Wonders)
Location: Upper Level
7:30—10:30 p.m.
Grab some popcorn and enjoy a peek behind the scenes in this showcase of student wardrobe and production design work.
Room 12 (Lily Pad)
Location: Upper Level
6:30—11 p.m
Gather for a drink in our lounge area, located in the center of the Creative Art Center’s upper level.
Room 13
Location: Stein Galleries, Upper Level
Art: 2026 Senior Thesis and ArtsGala Scholarship Exhibitions
7—11 p.m.
Admire artwork by art seniors and ArtsGala scholarship recipients in these annual exhibitions. A dinner buffet is located in the upper lobby, with seating throughout the gallery.
Dining Menu
- Roast Turkey (Gluten Free)
- Roasted Halibut and Wild Mushroom Risotto (Gluten Free)
- Vegetable Stir Fry (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
- Marbled Tri-Colored Potatoes (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
- Lentil Romaine Avocado Salad (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
- Mini Fruit Tarts
- Dinner Rolls
Catered by Kohler
Sample Itinerary
ArtsGala Bouquet Evening Option
7—7:20 p.m.
Opening Ceremony, Room 7: Schuster Hall
7:20—7:30 p.m.
Main Bar, Lobby
7:30—8:15 p.m.
Theatre: Back to the 80s!, Dining
Room 4: Herbst Theatre, Basement Level
8:15—8:40 p.m.
Silent Auction, Portraits
Room 1: Stein Galleries, Lower Level
8:45—9:15 p.m.
Room 2: Dance: Artists in Motion
9:20—9:50 p.m.
Room 8: Music: Rhythm in Bloom, Dining
10—10:15 p.m.
Room 10: MoPix: Rainbow Room
10:15—10:45 p.m.
Art: 2026 Senior Thesis/ArtsGala Scholarship Exhibitions, Dining
Room 13: Stein Galleries, Upper Level
10:45 p.m.—midnight
Dance
Room 6: Festival Playhouse
Red Roses Evening Option
7—7:20 p.m.
Opening Ceremony, Room 7: Schuster Hall
7:30—8:15 p.m.
Theatre: Back to the 80s!, Dining
Room 4: Herbst Theatre, Basement Level
8:15—8:45 p.m.
Art: 2026 Senior Thesis/ArtsGala Scholarship Exhibitions, Dining
Room 13: Stein Galleries, Upper Level
8:45—9:30 p.m.
Room 3: Theatre: 2026-2027 Theatre Season Preview, Dining
9:30—9:50 p.m.
Silent Auction, Portraits
Room 1: Stein Galleries, Lower Level
10—10:30 p.m.
Theatre: 1776
Room 6: Festival Playhouse
10:45 p.m.—midnight
Dance
Room 6: Festival Playhouse
Garden of Music Evening Option
7—7:20 p.m.
Opening Ceremony, Room 7: Schuster Hall
7:30—8 p.m.
Room 8: Music: Rhythm in Bloom, Dining
8—8:30 p.m.
Room 11: MoPix, Garden of Wonders
Room 10: MoPix, Rainbow Room
8:30—8:55 p.m.
Art: 2026 Senior Thesis/ArtsGala Scholarship Exhibitions, Dining
Room 13: Stein Galleries, Upper Level
9—9:30 p.m.
Music: Percussion Ensemble
Room 7: Schuster Hall
9:30—10 p.m.
Room 5: Music: Biergarten
10—10:30 p.m.
Silent Auction, Portraits
Room 1: Stein Galleries, Lower Level
10:45 p.m.—midnight
Dance
Room 6: Festival Playhouse
Sunflower Selection Evening Option
7—7:20 p.m.
Opening Ceremony, Room 7: Schuster Hall
7:20—7:50 p.m.
Art: 2026 Senior Thesis/ArtsGala Scholarship Exhibitions, Dining
Room 13: Stein Galleries, Upper Level
7:50—8:15 p.m.
Silent Auction, Portraits
Room 1: Stein Galleries, Lower Level
8:15—9 p.m.
Theatre: Back to the 80s!, Dining
Room 4: Herbst Theatre, Basement Level
9—9:30 p.m.
Room 2: Dance: Artists in Motion
9:30—10 p.m.
Room 11: MoPix, Garden of Wonders
Room 10: MoPix, Rainbow Room
10—10:30 p.m.
Room 12: Lily Pad
10:45 p.m.—midnight
Dance
Room 6: Festival Playhouse