School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts

Celebration of Black History Month through Art, Music, and Words
2026-02-21 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
Celebration of Black History Month through Art, Music, and Words

Student and faculty vocalists from the Music Department will honor Black History Month with a vibrant concert celebrating the music of Black composers. In collaboration with the Art Department, the program will feature projected artwork integrated with the performance. Featured composers include Florence Price, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Margaret Bonds, Hall Johnson, Harry T. Burleigh, and others.

NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
2026-02-21 20:00 - 22:30 | MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/21/26 at 8:00 PM.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar

Director: Justin P. Cowan
Choreographer: MK Lawson
Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, February 20 – March 1.

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them, losing them, needing them and rejecting them.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:30 | MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/22/26 at 2:00 PM.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar

Director: Justin P. Cowan
Choreographer: MK Lawson
Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, February 20 – March 1.

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them, losing them, needing them and rejecting them.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
2026-02-27 20:00 - 22:30 | MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/27/26 at 8:00 PM.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar

Director: Justin P. Cowan
Choreographer: MK Lawson
Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, February 20 – March 1.

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them, losing them, needing them and rejecting them.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:30 | MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/28/26 at 2:00 PM.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar

Director: Justin P. Cowan
Choreographer: MK Lawson
Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, February 20 – March 1.

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them, losing them, needing them and rejecting them.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

Black History Month Musical Celebration with Tyrell Belle
2026-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
A Jazz and Gospel Concert

Join us for an exciting evening of jazz and gospel music featuring an outstanding lineup of performers. The program includes the WCSU Vocal Jazz Ensembles led by Will Gorman, the Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Jimmy Greene, the WCSU Faculty Jazz Collective, and the powerful Community Mass Choir led by Tyrell Belle. This dynamic concert celebrates artistry, collaboration, and the vibrant spirit of jazz, gospel and community music.
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
2026-02-28 20:00 - 22:30 | MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/28/26 at 8:00 PM.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar

Director: Justin P. Cowan
Choreographer: MK Lawson
Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, February 20 – March 1.

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them, losing them, needing them and rejecting them.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
2026-03-01 14:00 - 16:30 | MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 3/1/26 at 2:00 PM.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar

Director: Justin P. Cowan
Choreographer: MK Lawson
Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, February 20 – March 1.

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them, losing them, needing them and rejecting them.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

Visiting Artist Lecture - Fritz Horstman, Interdisciplinary Artist
2026-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
WCSU MFA Visiting Artist Lecture with Fritz Horstman, Interdisciplinary Artist

FRITZ HORSTMAN
INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTISTNew date: Tue, March 3, 2026, 11:00 am
Visual & Performing Arts Centerroom 144, WCSU, Westside CampusFree & Open to the Public. Limited Seating Available

Fritz Horstman is an artist, curator, and educator based in Bethany, Connecticut, where he is also Education Director at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation. He received his BA from Kenyon College and his MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art. His work has been shown throughout the US and in Germany, Norway, Russia, and France.
Recent solo exhibitions of his sculptures, videos, performances, and works on paper have been held at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT; at Municipal Bonds gallery in San Francisco; at Planthouse gallery in Manhattan; and at Jennifer Terzian Gallery in Litchfield, CT. An exhibition of his Folded Palladiums will open at Municipal Bonds in March 2026. Recent awards and artist-in-residencies include Tusen Takk, The Arctic Circle Residency, and The Bauhaus Residency.
Fritz has curated exhibitions across Europe and the U.S., including Anni Albers: In Thread and On Paper, a traveling show most recently at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, TX. He also curated Becoming Trees at Concord Art in Concord, MA. As Education Director at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, he is the author of Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments, published by Yale University Press in 2024. He has lectured and given workshops at l’École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris; Lebanese American University in Beirut; The Royal Academy of Art in London; at MoMA, Yale University, Princeton University, and many other institutions.

2026 Spring Elementary Music Education Workshop
2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | WCSU Westside Campus WS218, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
Get ready to jam out and learn the latest teaching techniques at the Spring Elementary Music Education Workshop!

Gelli Print Workshop
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
Learn to create unique monotypes without using a press in this one day workshop!

GELLI PRINT WORKSHOPSat, March 7, 2026, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Instructor: Catherine Vanaria, Professor Emerita, WCSU
Western Connecticut State UniversityVisual & Performing Arts Center, Room 14543 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT 06811
Learn to create unique monotypes without using a press in this one day workshop. Our workshop will cover multiple subjects including paints, papers, using textures, magazine transfers, laser print image transfers and layering multiple colors. No prior art experience is required! (*20% discounted tickets for WCSU Faculty and students)
Supply List: WCSU’s Department of Art will supply all Art materials needed for this workshop but students should bring the following:

Magazines: bring 2-3 with you. These will be torn up. The best ones for image transer are high quality magazines with heavier paper stock and a thincker ink load. (Examples: Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, National Geographic, Architectural Digest)
Your own Digital photographs: Please bring a selection (up to 5 images). You can bring them on a thumb drive or they can be on your phone or laptop
BYO bagged Lunch (Coffee & Tea will be available throughout the day.)

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

Wind Ensemble directed by Fernando Jimenez and Symphonic Band directed by Matthew Doiron.
**Tickets at the Faculty and Staff rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

DCA presents Ilya Yakushev, piano
2026-03-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable performance as the Danbury Concert Association brings you Ilya Yakushev, piano

Danbury Concert Association presents :
About this event
Critics and audiences on three continents have applauded his keyboard artistry. The program features works by Beethoven (“Pathétique”), Gershwin “Three Preludes”), and Liszt (Consolation No. 3 “Mephisto Waltz”).
“Mr. Yakushev can do just about anything he wants.”—The New York Times
“An astounding debut…with vigor and vitality….”—San Francisco Chronicle
Website for Ilya Yakushev

Sunday,March 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
Doors open at 2:30 pm
A meet-the-artists reception follows.
Ticket price: $25 per adult, open seating. Free admission for ages 18 and under
The Danbury Concert Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that presents a series of 4 concerts by outstanding artists. Details at danburyconcert.org

The Danbury Concert Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that presents a series of 4 concerts by outstanding artists. Details at danburyconcert.org

WCSU 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, Art Gallery, 43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Opening: Loren Birtha, Octavia C. Byrd, Jacqueline Joyce, Katherine Moran, and Riley Weaver

WCSU 2026 MFA Thesis ExhibitionMarch 26–April 12, 2026
Opening Reception:March 26, 6:00–8:00 pm

THE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT 06811Gallery Hours: Tue–Fri, 12–4pm; Sat–Sun, 1–4pm

The Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing, professional artists. The MFA Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Five graduate students will present their thesis work this year, featuring diverse media and innovative approaches that reflect their unique artistic visions.
Loren Birtha
Octavia C. Byrd
Jacqueline Joyce
Katherine Moran
Riley Weaver

Loren Birtha was born in Meriden, CT, and currently resides in Wolcott, CT. She holds a BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging and is now completing her MFA in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts at WCSU. She explores topics of self, nature, and fantasy through an ongoing investigation of the unseen connections that tie us to the natural world and to each other. Her various media include photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, digital creation and video.
Loren’s work has been shown in Bridgeport, CT, at the Schelfhaudt Gallery in four exhibitions from Fall 2021 to Spring 2023. It has also been displayed at the Durham Fair, earning awards for her panoramic landscapes and abstract images. At WCSU, she has worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Gallery, and as a Teaching Assistant in the undergraduate Photography program. Loren is the founder and director of LAB Photography, a portrait photography business she established in 2019.
About her work, Loren writes, “As I continue to explore the territory of interdisciplinary creativity, I want my art to transcend boundaries, inspire wonder, and appeal to an idea of shared discovery. . . Each piece is an invitation to experience a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are just a little hazy. I am fascinated by the intricate dance between the small, overlooked details of the world and the wide-ranging realms of our imagination. My work comes from a deep-rooted curiosity and fascination about the physical, natural and fantastical.”

Octavia C. Byrd is a Connecticut-based painter whose work explores femininity, chronic illness, and embodied empathy. Drawing from her personal experience living with endometriosis, her paintings center on tenderness, resilience, and the quiet strength of the female body.
Octavia earned her BA in Studio Art from WCSU in 2024 and is currently completing her MFA in Painting. Her work has been exhibited throughout Connecticut, including Ferguson Library in Stamford and City Lights in Bridgeport. She has contributed to numerous community art initiatives and nonprofit collaborations, as well as mural projects in Milford, CT, and Boston, MA. Since 2019, Octavia has been teaching art classes in Milford, Bridgeport, and currently in the Hartford public schools.
In her artist statement, Octavia writes, “Through painting and drawing, I approach the figure with softness and empathy. I create spaces where femininity, fragility, strength, and grace can coexist. My work holds tension between discomfort and delicacy — between what is felt internally and what is presented externally. I often use pink to empower femininity, layered textures, and fluid forms to suggest both the tenderness and complexity of the female experience. Chronic illness can feel isolating, but it can also deepen one’s awareness of the body and spirit. Ultimately, my paintings are offerings — to myself, and to every woman who has learned to carry strength quietly. Through tenderness, I seek to make space for recognition, healing, and shared understanding.”

Jacqueline Joyce is a New York based artist who specializes in drawings, paintings, prints and other illustrative works of the fantasy genre. She holds a BFA in Drawing and Painting from SUNY Purchase and is currently pursuing her MFA in Illustration at WCSU. Her work is often based on characters, places and events that only exist in the fantastic realms of fiction. For her thesis exhibition, she has developed and constructed “Mall Rats”, a board game, complete with character pieces and player forms, based on the rules set of Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition, and inspired by an abandoned suburban mall.
Jacqueline has participated in conventions and fairs for the past five years, and received commissions for album cover designs. Her work has been exhibited in group shows since 2018, when she was included in the “Young Artists” exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art. Additionally, she has curated shows in Peekskill and Purchase, NY, and has worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Gallery at WCSU.
In Jacqueline’s own words, “I’ve always been a big daydreamer and a fan of folklore and fantasy, and the veil between worlds. Heavily influenced by titles such as Lord of the Rings, my deep love of medieval, renaissance and Victorian art history, and my fascination with dead malls, liminal spaces and the decline of the accessible third space, my work is often about fantasy realms and storytelling as an escape from the real world.”

Katherine Moran is an interdisciplinary artist from Newtown, CT. She received her BA in Studio Art from WCSU in 2022, and is now completing her MFA in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts. Her practice is anchored in printmaking, alternative photography, painting and sculpture. She is drawn to carefully combine unlikely materials, such as readymade cattle panel with raw canvas drop cloth, utilizing physical space and materiality.
In her artist statement, Katherine writes, “My art navigates my interest in the fragility and resiliency of life. Creating a delicate tension between unexpected materials allows me to explore grief, memory, and the intimacy of small, everyday moments. I often collect images and phrasing that repeatedly weave their way into my work. By incorporating found objects to act as the vessels that hold my art, I’m pushed to explore the boundaries of materials to print on.”
Katherine’s work has been exhibited in Danbury and Newtown, CT. She has worked as a studio assistant for local artists, and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at WCSU. For seven years, she worked at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown, CT, in various positions, including Theater Manager. Through her design and installations, she led numerous community art projects. She is now Manager for Greenwood Features in Bethel, CT, where she continues her creative practice in community work.

Riley Weaver is a multimedia artist from Chestnut Ridge, NY. He earned his BA as a double major in Graphic Design and Photography from WCSU in 2023. Currently, he is pursuing his MFA in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts with a concentration in printmaking. His work explores the process and experience of becoming through his use of discarded materials and various artistic processes. He draws a connection between the discarded physical consumer world and the people and places in his life, personifying materials to tell a story.
In his artist statement, Riley writes, “When we as artists create, we allow the experiences that make us who we are inform our art. Growing up with the rise of digital cameras and the early days of the internet, I was exposed to a lot of photography and design, all while enjoying more traditional art forms. . . I love to experiment with new media as the opportunity arises, depending on the task or message I want to convey. With my love for typography, collaging my photos, 3D printing, or learning a new medium for the sake of a project, my irreverent humor and artistic expression challenge the norms and dare to ask, “Why not”?
Riley’s work has been shown in solo exhibitions in Danbury and Waterbury, CT, and in group shows, recently in “Words”, an exhibition at Yonkers Arts, in Yonkers, NY. He has contributed to the publication, design, and marketing for several programs and projects at WCSU, and is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the art department.

WCSU Jazz Showcase
2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
WCSU presents a selection of Jazz Groups

This performance features outstanding student jazz ensembles presenting a varied repertoire of jazz standards and original works. The program reflects both the rich tradition of jazz and the students’ individual creativity through fresh arrangements and compositions. Featuring WCSU Jazz Combos; Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra.
**Tickets at the Faculty and Staff rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**

No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.

WCSU Large Jazz Ensembles
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
Large Jazz Ensembles!

WCSU’s outstanding large jazz ensembles take center stage in this presentation of big band classics. Featuring the Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Will Gorman, the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jamie Begian and the Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jimmy Greene.

**Tickets at the Faculty and Staff rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Visiting Artist Lecture - Glenn Goldberg, Painter
2026-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
GLENN GOLDBERG, PAINTER: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:00 am

GLENN GOLDBERG, PAINTERWednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:00 am
Visual & Performing Arts Center, room 144WCSU, Westside Campus
Free & Open to the PublicLimited Seating Available
Glenn Goldberg is a NYC artist and musician who was born in Bronx, NY. He studied at the New York Studio School and earned his BA and MFA degrees from Queens College, CUNY. He has taught at Cooper Union, New York Studio School, and Queens College, where he was Professor and Chair of Graduate Studio Art. He has also been a panelist and visiting artist for numerous MFA painting programs in the U.S. In June of this summer, he will teach at Umbria Contemporary Arts in Italy, a new art center and school in the medieval village of Monte Castello di Vibio.
A recipient of many awards, Glenn has received grants from the Edward Albee Foundation, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Sharpe-Walentas, Urban Glass, and the National Endowment for the Arts. His work has been reviewed in The New York Times, LA Times, New Yorker, and Chicago Tribune, among others. In Hyperallergic, art historian Jennifer Samet described his paintings as “ethereal”, as a “meeting point of the ordinary and the other”.
Glenn is a member of The National Academy of Design and is currently represented by Chris Sharp in Los Angeles and The Approach in London. He has shown extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, with work in many museum collections, including: the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Guggenheim Museum; the Brooklyn Museum; the National Gallery of Art; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

Sip & Print
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
A creative night of rubber stamp printing, music, sipping, and fun! Materials, music, wine, and light refreshments are provided.

SIP & PRINT
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:00–9:00 pm
Room 145, Visual & Performing Arts Center
Westside Campus
Get ready for a night of creativity and good vibes! Dive into rubber stamp printing and design your own awesome patches for clothes, bags, hats—whatever you like! Jam out to great music, sip on wine, and snack on tasty treats as you let your imagination run wild. Led by talented artist and WCSU alumna Karin Mansberg, this event is perfect for everyone—no experience needed. Grab your ticket and join the fun!
The event will take place in the Design Studio, Room 145 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center, located at 43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT 06810. All materials will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring some of your own.
Please note that attendees must be 21 years or older. For more information, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. This program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art.

Opera Ensemble presents an Evening of One Acts
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
Opera Scenes

Opera Scenes, featuring the WCSU Opera Ensemble in favorite opera scenes and excerpts. Richard Weidlich, Director
**Tickets at the Faculty, Staff and Student rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Percussion Ensemble
2026-04-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
Percussion Ensemble

WCSU Percussion Ensemble , Directed by Greg Haynes
**Free tickets for Faculty, Staff and WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**

NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.
No refunds or exchanges are permitted, all sales are final.

New York City Bus Trip to the MET
2026-04-16 09:00 - 19:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
Join us for a fun day trip to the MET in NYC on a comfy bus – art, culture, and good times await!

New York City Bus Trip To the MET Museum
Thursday, April 16, 2026
$15 round trip
Depart from VPAC:North Arts Entrance at 9:00 am sharp
Return to WCSU:From the MET at 5:00 pm sharp

Open to WCSU Art Students as well as all SVPA students, alumni, faculty and staff (& guests). Seating is limited. Ticket sales end when the bus is full! No Refunds unless the trip is canceled.
All ART classes on Thurs, April 16th are canceled. (Arrangements may need to be made with instructors of other non-art classes.) For more information about the tickets or the bus, contact the Visual Arts Assistant at 203-837-8403 or the Box office at 203-837-8732.

ADMISSION TO THE MET
Connecticut students “PAY WHAT YOU WISH.” The Met suggests the following general admission ticket prices: $30 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $17 for students, but you may pay what you wish. Just show your WCSU Student ID along with another form of ID upon entrance. You can also purchase tickets prior to the trip on their website. For more information about your visit go to: https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit#tickets

WCSU Jazz and Commercial Vocal Ensembles
2026-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
WCSU Jazz and Commercial Vocal Ensembles

WCSU’s outstanding Vocal Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Will Gorman take center stage in this presentation of jazz classics and new arrangements. Also featured are the advanced Pop/Rock ensembles, under the direction of Danton Boller, and Bella Canto, WCSU’s treble voices acapella group.

**Tickets at the Faculty and Staff rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Rhinoceros
2026-04-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 4/17/26 at 8:00 PM.

Rhinoceros
by Eugène Ionesco
translated by Derek Prouse

Director: Sal Trapani
Presented in the Studio Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As more citizens are transformed into rhinoceroses, the trampling becomes overwhelming. One sane man, Berenger, remains, unable to change his form and identity. The sublime is confused with the ridiculous in this savage commentary on the human condition.
Accessible seating is available in limited quantity, please email Eric Gomez, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
“Rhinoceros” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

An Afternoon of Piano and Chamber Music
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
Piano and Chamber Music

WCSU Piano Majors and chamber groups in recital
**Tickets at the Faculty, Staff and Student rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**
NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Rhinoceros
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Studio Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 4/18/26 at 2:00 PM.

Rhinoceros
by Eugène Ionesco
translated by Derek Prouse

Director: Sal Trapani
Presented in the Studio Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As more citizens are transformed into rhinoceroses, the trampling becomes overwhelming. One sane man, Berenger, remains, unable to change his form and identity. The sublime is confused with the ridiculous in this savage commentary on the human condition.
Accessible seating is available in limited quantity, please email Eric Gomez, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
“Rhinoceros” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Rhinoceros
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 4/18/26 at 8:00 PM.

Rhinoceros
by Eugène Ionesco
translated by Derek Prouse

Director: Sal Trapani
Presented in the Studio Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As more citizens are transformed into rhinoceroses, the trampling becomes overwhelming. One sane man, Berenger, remains, unable to change his form and identity. The sublime is confused with the ridiculous in this savage commentary on the human condition.
Accessible seating is available in limited quantity, please email Eric Gomez, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
“Rhinoceros” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Rhinoceros
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Studio Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 4/19/26 at 2:00 PM.

Rhinoceros
by Eugène Ionesco
translated by Derek Prouse

Director: Sal Trapani
Presented in the Studio Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As more citizens are transformed into rhinoceroses, the trampling becomes overwhelming. One sane man, Berenger, remains, unable to change his form and identity. The sublime is confused with the ridiculous in this savage commentary on the human condition.
Accessible seating is available in limited quantity, please email Eric Gomez, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
“Rhinoceros” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Chamber Singers and University Singers
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPAC, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States
Chamber Singers and University Singers

Chamber Singers and University Singers directed by Jeremy Wiggins.

**Free tickets for Faculty, Staff and WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase**

NOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

No refunds are permitted; all sales are final.

Rhinoceros - Understudy Performance
2026-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this understudy performance on 4/19/25 at 7:00 PM.

Rhinoceros
by Eugène Ionesco
translated by Derek Prouse

Director: Sal Trapani
Presented in the Studio Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, October 31 – November 9

Click here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times.

About the Show
A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to trample on the social order. As more citizens are transformed into rhinoceroses, the trampling becomes overwhelming. One sane man, Berenger, remains, unable to change his form and identity. The sublime is confused with the ridiculous in this savage commentary on the human condition.
Accessible seating is available in limited quantity, please email Eric Gomez, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266.
WCSU student tickets are $10.00 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office.
No refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
“Rhinoceros” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

WCSU 2026 Senior Portfolio Exhibition
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT, 06811, United States
WCSU 2026 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6-8 pm

WCSU 2026 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION
OPENING RECEPTION:
Thursday, April 23, 6-8 pm
On View April 23 – May 10, 2026
Gallery Hours: Tues–Fri, 12–4 pm, Sat–Sun, 1–4 pm
The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center
43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT 06811

The WCSU Department of Art presents the Senior Portfolio Exhibition each spring as a capstone experience for students pursuing the BA or BFA in Art in one of four areas of concentration: graphic design, illustration, photography and studio arts: painting. This year’s exhibition will feature six art majors with a concentration in graphic design, four in illustration, six in studio arts, and two in photography. The following 2026 B.A. or B.F.A in Art candidates will show selected works:

• Graphic Design: Brooks Baldwin; Danielle Cruz (BFA); Tessa Hilford (BFA); April Maher; Cayden Nadolny-Pallatto (BFA); Kamiyah Stackhouse
• Illustration: Yandra Arias; Hannah Huminski; Amy Nozius; Gracen Regan
• Painting: Ian Clifford; Anna Jordan; Bianca Makaj; Leah Sadler; Divya Saini; Tom Wolff
• Photography: Lenee Brown and Anastasiia Vladymyrenko (BFA)

For more information, contact the Department of Art at (203) 837-8403
