What a fantastic way to connect with a student at Wright State University! You have the opportunity to Adopt a Student in the Art program for the 2025-26 academic year.

Starting in September of 2025 you will receive an introductory letter from your adopted student, introducing themselves and including images of some of the projects they're working on in classes at WSU.

In January, you will receive an update from the student on their last semester and news about what they anticipate for 2026.

In February/March 2026, the experience will conclude with a dinner for four (two donors, student, and WSU Staff member). Dinner will include: 2 shared appetizers, 1 entree and 1 dessert for each guest, and 2 bottles of wine for the table (cocktails and beer are also available).

Additional guests may attend the dinner for $100/person with a maximum of 2 additional guests.

**Images of item are from ArtsGala 2023 and 2023 Art Experience exhibitions**

What a fantastic way to connect with a student at Wright State University! You have the opportunity to Adopt a Student in the Dance program for the 2025-26 academic year.

Starting in September of 2025 you will receive an introductory letter from your adopted student, introducing themselves and inviting you to any performance they may be participating in during the Fall semester (complimentary tickets will be provided).

In January 2026, you will receive an update from the student and an invitation to their Spring semester performances (complimentary tickets will be provided).

In February/March 2026, the experience will conclude with a dinner for four (two donors, student, and WSU Staff member). Dinner will include: 2 shared appetizers, 1 entree and 1 dessert for each guest, and 2 bottles of wine for the table (cocktails and beer are also available).

Additional guests may attend the dinner for $100/person with a maximum of 2 additional guests.

**Images of item are from ArtsGala 2022 and 2023 dance performances**

What a fantastic way to connect with a student at Wright State University! You have the opportunity to Adopt a Student in the Motion Pictures program for the 2025-26 academic year.

Starting in September of 2025 you will receive an introductory letter from your adopted student, introducing themselves and inviting you to any project they may be participating in during the Fall semester (complimentary tickets will be provided).

In January 2026, you will receive an update from the student and an invitation to their Spring semester projects (complimentary tickets will be provided).

In February/March 2026, the experience will conclude with a dinner for four (two donors, student, and WSU Staff member). Dinner will include: 2 shared appetizers, 1 entree and 1 dessert for each guest, and 2 bottles of wine for the table (cocktails and beer are also available).

Additional guests may attend the dinner for $100/person with a maximum of 2 additional guests.

**Images of item are from the ArtsGala 2023 Motion Pictures program's exhibit, "Planet MoPix Attacks"**

What a fantastic way to connect with a student at Wright State University! You have the opportunity to Adopt a Student in the Music program for the 2025-26 academic year.

Starting in September of 2025 you will receive an introductory letter from your adopted student, introducing themselves and inviting you to any performances they may be participating in during the Fall semester (complimentary tickets will be provided).

In January 2026, you will receive an update from the student on their semester and an invitation to their Spring semester performances (complimentary tickets will be provided).

In February/March 2026, the experience will conclude with a dinner for four (two donors, student, and WSU Staff member). Dinner will include: 2 shared appetizers, 1 entree and 1 dessert for each guest, and 2 bottles of wine for the table (cocktails and beer are also available).

Additional guests may attend the dinner for $100/person with a maximum of 2 additional guests.

**Images of item are from ArtsGala 2023 music performances**

What a fantastic way to connect with a student at Wright State University! You have the opportunity to Adopt a Student in the Theatre program for the 2025-26 academic year.

Starting in September of 2025 you will receive an introductory letter from your adopted student, introducing themselves and inviting you to any performance they may be participating in during the Fall semester (2 complimentary tickets to each will be provided).

In December 2025, you will receive an update from the student on their semester and an invitation to their Spring semester performances (2 complimentary tickets to each will be provided).

In February/March 2026, the experience will conclude with a dinner for four (two donors, student, and WSU Staff member). Dinner will include: 2 shared appetizers, 1 entree and 1 dessert for each guest, and 2 bottles of wine for the table (cocktails and beer are also available).

Additional guests may attend the dinner for $100/person with a maximum of 2 additional guests.

**Images of item are from 2024 theatre performances**

Our Acting, Dance, and Musical Theatre Students are provided smooth-soled character shoes for various performances that allow them to dance/move easily on the stage; however, these shoes are not fit for all performances.

When rubber soles are safer and more appropriate for a production, it now costs $50 to have their shoes cobbled (still far less expensive than buying an entirely new pair of shoes!).

Won't you help one or more of our students shine brightly on stage with some new soles?

One of the biggest stumbling blocks in costuming our performers in Theatre is the cost of safe dance shoes. Buying the less-expensive shoes is a preference for students on a budget, but this can lead to injury, as the shoes are not as flexible and often are more narrow and tight-fitting. They also tend to only last through one season/semester, which is counter-productive.

With your help, we can provide long-lasting support with a pair of LaDuca dance shoes that will shod a student for all four years of their productions with us!

With this purchase, you will be given a thank-you letter from your student with a picture of them in the shoes you've provided! They will definitely not forget you as they perform and head off to stellar futures!

You're here for the students, right?

This is your opportunity to offer a fine & performing arts student a scholarship for a year.

The named scholarship can have your name on it, or it might be named for a business, friend, or family member.

As a scholarship donor, you will be invited to the College of Liberal Arts Donor Reception on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, where you will have the chance to enjoy dinner with your student recipient. If you are unable to make the reception, you will receive a picture of and bio about your student recipient and the opportunity to meet them at a later date.

Up to six guests will join members of the Theatre program faculty for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before a performance of the Fall musical in November. You and your guests will meet members of the student cast, including ArtsGala scholarship recipients, and take an exclusive guided backstage tour. A unique experience for Theatre lovers!

*Images from prior theatre productions.

Sonoma Valley is a great destination for family fun, romantic getaways and active adventures and you have the opportunity to stay for 4 nights! You can explore the local farmers markets for fresh ingredients to create a delicious meal, or take part in one of the many cooking classes offered. Golfers can play on courses ranked among the best in California, while nature lovers can explore breathtaking trails and gardens. Spend an afternoon wine tasting or take a Segway tour of the vineyards, and cap off your day with some live music or theater at one of the many Sonoma Valley venues. Whether you're looking for leisurely outdoor activities, cultural attractions, world-class wineries or simply breathtaking scenery, Sonoma Valley is sure to have something special for you to enjoy. Come and explore the endless possibilities in this beautiful destination!

The Residence

This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residence in Sonoma Valley is the perfect location for a romantic getaway or an unforgettable family vacation. With its close proximity to the downtown plaza, you won't have to travel far for great shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. The fully stocked kitchen includes all the amenities you'll need to create a delicious home-cooked meal. Relax on the balcony and enjoy a glass of wine as you take in the stunning views.

Includes:

*4-night stay in a luxury 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residence that accommodates up to 4 guests, conveniently located near the Downtown Plaza
*Concierge & booking services provided by Raise Away

Notes:

*Nights must be used consecutively in one trip
*At least one person staying at the residence must be 25 years of age
*Winners have 2 years to travel from date of purchase
*Property subject to availability
*Blackout dates include: Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, and New Years week
*Additional fees and taxes may apply due to local ordinances

*Airfare not included

Escape for five luxurious nights in the heart of Vienna, Austria, where you will be residing in a 4-star hotel, centrally located and within close proximity to the city's most renowned attractions. Wake up to a delicious breakfast each morning, provided by the hotel, and get ready to explore the city.

Vienna, considered the center of Europe for centuries, offers a wealth of architectural gems, from Baroque castles to elaborate city gardens and the famous Ringstrasse boulevard lined with parks, imperial residences, and palaces. The city is also renowned as the temple of classical music and is steeped in art and culture. Visitors can indulge in the city's unique gastronomic culture, home to some of Europe's finest pastry shops, famous for their classic apple strudel, Sacher cake, and Mozart dessert balls. Vienna is also one of the few capital cities globally that owns its own vineyards, producing high-quality white wine. This Vienna experience includes a 40-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through the city, beginning at St. Stephen's Cathedral, passing squares, palaces, and theaters, as well as two tickets to Sala Terrena, Vienna's oldest concert hall. A visit to Vienna is an experience not to be missed!

Includes:

• 5-night stay at a 4-star hotel in the city center (accommodates 2 guests)
• Daily breakfast
• Two (2) tickets to a concert at Sala Terrena
• Horse-drawn carriage ride for two
• Booking & concierge service provided by Raise Away

Notes:

* Nights must be used consecutively in one trip
* At least one person staying at the residence must be 25 years of age
* Winners have 2 years to travel from date of purchase
* Resort fees: $29 per night
* Property subject to availability
* Blackout dates include: Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, and New Years week
* Additional fees and taxes may apply due to local ordinances

* Airfare not included

That's right! We have another box available if you missed out on item #37 and still crave these wonderful cigars!

This bid is also for one box of 25 Punch Diablo by AJ Fernandez Toro Cigars - Rating: 93

When you want a bold flavored cigar, you know to turn to the Honduran powerhouses by Punch. Punch has kicked it up a notch in their latest creation as their boldest blend yet - Diablo. Turning to master blender AJ Fernandez for his expertise, this bolder Punch line hails out of Esteli, Nicaragua to offer a robust flavor profile. In order to complement the Punch portfolio, a well-aged blend of tobaccos from four different countries was compiled to embody this full-bodied premium. A dark, toothy 4-year-aged Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper covers 4-year-aged Nicaraguan and Honduran Habano ligero leaves all held together by a 6-year-aged bold Connecticut Broadleaf binder to create a daringly bold cigar sensation. Indulge in spicy flavors along with notes of wood, earth, and leather in this full-flavored Punch Diablo Scamp creation.

This beautiful piece is an Embroidered artwork in a plexiglass shadow box by well-known artist, Stephen Wilson

Stephen Wilson starts with a sustainable design. Every art piece begins with up-cycled luxury bags, boxes, scarves and handbags that are then deconstructed, embroidered, and collaged to create beautiful works of art. Whether it's a discarded shoe box from a pair of Gucci loafers or a shopping bag from a Louis Vuitton purse, they become a canvas in his hands. Without using prints or reproductions, every piece is truly unique and created in Stephen's studio in North Carolina; from the intricately embroidered butterflies to the meticulous stitching done directly onto the boxes and bags.

This piece is a Dior design using white, bright colors and unique silk pom poms to create a beautiful artwork for any home.

12"w x 12"h x 1" deep

Looking for a more personalized visit abroad? Excited to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Sound of Music movie? Have we got the trip for you!

You and a guest will travel for 11 days, May 2026 (exact dates soon to be determined), with the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts to Germany and Austria for an insider perspective on German/Austrian history and culture. We will start in Berlin, Germany's cosmopolitan capital that brings past and present together in a cityscape filled with memorials, museums, galleries, palaces, theatres, and nightclubs. Witness the reminders of a dark past that gave birth to one of the world's most stable democracies and inclusive cities. Enjoy traditional German food and drink or sample Turkish, Ethiopian, Italian, Greek, or any of the other cuisines available in this multicultural mecca.

Next stop is the nearly thousand-year-old city of Nuremberg and the medieval walled town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. You'll see exquisite artworks by Albrecht Dürer and Tilman Riemenschneider and visit the Kaiserburg, where the Holy Roman Emperor resided when he was in town. Crossing into Austria, we'll spend two nights in the baroque city of Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and setting for the movie The Sound of Music. We will conclude our journey in Vienna, city of waltzes and operas and former seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. We will tour ornate baroque palaces and churches, see paintings by Gustav Klimt, attend a concert, and sample the new wine in a traditional heuriger on the outskirts of the city. And we won't forget to take a ride on the giant Ferris wheel and have coffee and Sachertorte, Vienna's world-renowned chocolate layer cake named after the hotel where it was created.

The trip allows for a flexible combination of group activities and free time for participants to explore sites on their own (with Dean Schmidt ready at hand to assist). Participants will have the option to add on evening visits to the theatre, symphony, and opera, or choose to have free time instead. The trip fee includes eleven nights in hotels, breakfast, daytime entrance fees for items on the itinerary, guides and tours, and transportation via train, bus, and streetcar within Germany and Austria (participants may use taxis if they choose at their own cost). One dinner in Berlin including a discussion with a German author on current affairs will be included. Participants are responsible for all other meals during the trip, and Dean Schmidt will gladly provide recommendations or make group reservations on request.

Gary Schmidt holds a Ph.D. in German Literature from Washington University in St. Louis and has led numerous student and faculty trips to Germany and Austria. He was a Fulbright German Studies Scholar and a participant in a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar in Vienna. He is the translator of two full-length novels from German to English as well as co-editor of Quertext: Queer Voices from German-Speaking Europe.

**Included (for two people):

- 11 nights in hotels (double room), breakfast included

- All ground travel in Germany, including within and between cities

- All daytime entrance fees

- 2 Group Meals (Welcome dinner and farewell dinner)

- Tours and lectures provided by dean and local experts on site

**Not included: Airfare and passport fees