Friends University Fine Arts

08/31/2026

How is August over already?! Time flies when you're having fun, especially as a Falcon! Take a look back over the last few weeks of fun with SGA, Convocation and Admissions events!

08/18/2026

Fine Arts faculty and staff held a planning retreat last week at St. James Episcopal church, followed by some Frank Lloyd Wright inspiration, courtesy of Leigh Barton Green at Allen House! We are excited to welcome students back to campus this week!!

08/03/2026

The Singing Quakers—both current members and alumni—were spotted yesterday singing the national anthem for the National Baseball Congress (NBC) World Series here in Wichita, Kansas! ❤️🎼⚾️

07/20/2026

Please welcome new Assistant Professor of Technical Theatre, Bryce Bassett!

Bryce is thrilled to join Friends University as Assistant Professor of Technical Theatre and is excited to return to his passion for educational theatre. A Wichita native who recently returned to the area, he brings nearly 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and a passion for mentoring the next generation of theatre artists.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Technical Design emphasis from Sterling College and a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Design with a Lighting Design concentration from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Throughout his career, Bryce has designed lighting, scenery, and audio for theatre, musicals, opera, dance, churches, immersive experiences, concerts, weddings, and special events. His work spans educational, community, and professional theatre, providing him with a diverse perspective on technical production and storytelling.

Outside of the theatre, Bryce is also a graduate of the International University of Santa Claus and has portrayed Santa professionally for the past decade. When he's not designing productions or working with students, he enjoys baking and smoking barbecue.

07/13/2026

Congrats to David and Abigail!

06/30/2026

Come and join our Fine Arts team at Friends University! We're looking for an Auditions Coordinator, part-time, with exciting opportunities to outreach Kansas and beyond! More information here, position # 8211; apply by July 31, 2026.

Friends University offers exciting opportunities that will challenge your abilities, expand your skills and reward your contributions in an atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional growth for all.

04/28/2026

Our final jazz event of the year is this Saturday, don't miss out!

https://www.friends.edu/finearts/fine-arts-tickets/

04/25/2026

Last night's show was amazing! Still more seats available for tonight and Sunday!

https://www.friends.edu/finearts/fine-arts-tickets/

04/24/2026

There's still time to get tickets! You won't want to miss this incredible performance!

Join us NEXT WEEK for this year’s Symphony Of Spring! Tickets are in our bio.

04/17/2026

Sedgwick county is under a Tornado watch until 9pm tonight. Doppler radar projects thunderstorms to be clearing after 5pm. We advise patrons to use their best judgment in choosing to attend tonight’s student degree recital at 7:30 in the Riney Chapel. The performance will be held, as several of the collaborators are unavailable for rescheduling.