Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery

10/16/2026

Get spooky and creative with us! Reminder to join us for Relax & Craft on October 20 from 3–7 PM in Scales 110 for pumpkin painting, ghost garlands, spooky totes, and more! 👻

10/15/2026

10/08/2026

The Hanes Art Gallery will be open Friday, October 9th from 10 AM–4 PM and closed Saturday, October 10th through Tuesday, October 13th. We hope you have a great fall break!

10/06/2026

Meet our intern Yolanda from Bellevue, Washington! She is one of our Gallery Programming & Operations interns, majoring in Art History with a double minor in Studio Art and East Asian Studies. Hear about her experience working at Hanes!

Q: Why did you decide to intern at Hanes Gallery?
A: The University Galleries have been such an important part of my student experience, and I wanted the opportunity to become more directly involved with them. Interning at Hanes Gallery lets me engage with art while building skills and gaining experience that will support my professional growth.

Q: What have you gotten out of your experience so far, or what do you hope to get out of it?
A: I have learned a lot about event logistics and ways to increase community engagement. I hope to continue building connections within the WFU art community and making art a more meaningful part of everyone’s campus experience.

Q: What is your favorite gallery or museum?
A: The Suzhou Museum designed by architect I.M. Pei. I am fascinated by how he combined modern architecture with traditional elements.

09/24/2026

Join us for Fall for Freedom at Hanes Art Gallery on Friday, October 2 at 6 PM for an evening exploring freedom, activism, protest, and collective expression through art, sound, performance, and conversation!

Fall for Freedom is a nationwide initiative bringing artists, arts organizations, and communities together through creative programming centered on freedom of expression.

Experience Hank Willis Thomas: High Visibility with student docents and Assistant Director of Hanes Art Gallery, Rachael Hayes, who will share insights into the exhibition and its connections to the themes of Fall for Freedom.

Dr. Claire Crawford, Assistant Professor in Politics and International Affairs and African American Studies, and Jonathan Herbert, Professor in Theatre and Dance, will lead a participatory experience featuring sound, freedom songs, and student performances and readings.

Dr. Brook Davis, Professor in Theatre and Dance and director of The Firebugs, will connect the evening’s themes to the Wake Forest University Theatre production.

Free + open to the public. Light refreshments provided.

Following the program, stay for The Firebugs at 7:30 PM in Scales Fine Arts Center. A separate ticket is required for the performance.

RSVP + more information at the link in bio.

Presented in partnership with the Wake Forest Department of Theatre and Dance as part of Fall for Freedom, with support from Wake the Arts.

09/13/2026

Hanes After Hours: Hank Willis Thomas (Opening Reception Recap)

We had a great time Thursday night at our Hanes After Hours (Opening Reception for Hank Willis Thomas: High Visibility). Thank you to WFU Intercultural Center and Reynolda for partnering with us and for your fun activities at the event! Also, special thanks to Dr. Claire Crawford for keeping the energy high all evening with a fantastic DJ set!
And a big thank you to everyone who came out for this event and to see this incredible exhibition! We hope you enjoyed it and we will see you at our next Hanes After Hours next year!

Visit the link in our bio for more information about our exhibitions and events.

05/01/2026

Join us next week at Hanes Art Gallery for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration with fellow arts professionals in our community!

This meetup is part of a larger effort to build a stronger, more connected arts network in our region, where we can support each other, share resources, and create more opportunities for collaboration and visibility.

Come share what you’re working on, exchange ideas, and connect with others across disciplines. Whether you're an artist or work in galleries, museums, nonprofits, or arts education, this space is for you!

Free to attend, but please RSVP at the link in our bio!

04/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Hanes Gala last Wednesday! We had a fun evening showcasing our Student Art Exhibition and celebrating our students’ creativity. This year’s theme, A Tea Party in Wonderland, invited guests into a whimsical, Alice in Wonderland-inspired Gala. Guests enjoyed tea party refreshments, a photo booth, costume contest, and got to explore our current exhibition.

The Student Art Exhibition will remain open until May 18, 2026 so make sure to stop by!

04/20/2026

The 2026 Annual Student Art Exhibition is officially open! This faculty-juried exhibition brings together outstanding work from across disciplines, including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, photography, and multimedia. Reflecting a wide range of ideas, processes, and perspectives, the exhibition offers a snapshot of the innovation and artistic voices shaping the current student community. Experience the creativity of Wake Forest University’s student artists through these works, on view April 20 to May 18, 2026!

Also join us for the Opening Reception of this Student Art Exhibition at Hanes Gala on April 22, 5-8pm. Hanes Gala is an evening dedicated to student creativity and achievement, featuring the announcement of the Hanes Gallery Awards and new acquisitions to the John P. Anderson Collection of Student Art. These remarks and announcements will take place at 5:30 PM.

04/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our April Relax & Craft last Tuesday! Students gathered to make beautiful painted totes, decoupaged shells, pipe cleaner flowers and pressed flower bookmarks. They enjoyed delicious tea party refreshments and a relaxing evening. Relax & Craft is open to all Wake Forest University members. It takes place twice every semester, so keep your eyes out for our next event!