Tag: Scales Fine Arts Center

Motherhood sparks a second act for Emily Scott James (’14)

Dr. Perry Mandanis (’81) turned a delayed ADHD diagnosis into a career helping others — including a new deck of cards offering strategies he’s gathered across decades.

Note to my younger self: It will work out

An alumna's discovery of 100-year-old shadow puppets in a "magic box" in a war zone inspires hope and healing.

A poet, actor, bouncer, teacher reflects on his start at Wake Forest.

Students, faculty and staff adjust to the challenges of a fall semester unlike any other.

Kristen Eppley England (’98) uses her improv skills to teach law enforcement officers.

Christina Soriano aims to give every student access to a transformative experience.

The shock of encountering abstract expressionism. Playing a trombone from dad. A studio art class that upended career plans. Faculty cite these among seminal events that changed their lives, setting the arts as their destiny.

Director of Photography Ken Bennett shares a few favorite photographs that serve as defining images of the movement, spirit and multifaceted creativity abounding in the fine arts scene at Wake Forest.

How Allison Orr (’93) worked her magic to win over a host of skeptical carpenters, custodians and landscapers to put on a show.

Here to say that moving and shaking leads to growth (and “Jeopardy!” championships)

Kelly FitzGerald (’17) pivots from handing out Oscars and working in film to competing in a difficult Argentine dance

Eleanor-Scott Davis ('05) builds a business as an artist with her three little ones "helping" in the studio

A custodian closed the deal for a student who found her college home, thanks to a proud alumna

Marisa Sechrest ('96), from ballerina beginnings, has found her perfect balance of business and creative work.

From the time she was a child Emma Hunsinger (’13) did. Last November, the cartoonist succeeded.