Art Connects Us

07/17/2026

Tomorrow night, one graduating class will take home the Legacy Award at the BHS Alumni Concert and earn recognition in the new Bryan Arts & Education facility.

There's still time to make a difference. Donations will be accepted at tomorrow night's concert before a winning class is crowned.

07/10/2026

🚨 8 days left!
The race for the Legacy Award is entering the final stretch. The Class of 2006 is still in the lead. Tag a classmate and help your class close the gap before it's too late.
🎓 Donate at BryanArts.org and include your graduation year to help your class climb the leaderboard

06/26/2026

Not seeing your class in the Top 5? There's still time to change that.
The Class of 2006 is currently on top, but every gift counts toward your class total. Rally your classmates and help your class climb the leaderboard. Who will be leading when July arrives?
🎓 Donate at BryanArts.org and include your graduation year to help your class climb the leaderboard!

06/19/2026

One week later, and the race is heating up! The Class of 2006 has held onto the lead, but Class 1968 is closing the gap. A few donations could change the standings!
Tag your classmates and help your class make a move before next week's update.
🎓 Donate at BryanArts.org and include your graduation year to help your class climb the leaderboard.

06/18/2026

Come see us at Flair on the Square on Saturday, July 25!

3:45-4:15 p.m. | Art Unframed, Art Connects Us: Forget the museum ropes and the hushed galleries — this is art the way it should be: loud, messy and ridiculously fun. Join us for games, laughs and a chance to be part of something bigger.

🌟North Stage Schedule🌟

Flair on the Square's north stage is our home for all things dance, theater and musical theater related. Make plans to enjoy some of these outstanding performances on Saturday, July 25.

10:30-11 a.m. | In My Room, Dancing: Spoken word meets movement in a piece that explores one's sense of self through each stage of growing up. This piece is a collaboration between Leah Pitman & Autumn Owens, who both grew up in Bryan.

11:15-11:45 a.m. | Discussion Panel, What Inspires You?: Hear from panelists Leah Pitman (dancer/choreographer), Denver Henderson (stage actor/director), Melissa Fox (painter), Phillip Fox (songwriter/musician), and Matt Godsil (artist) on where they find inspiration. Casey Wood will serve as our emcee.

12-12: 30 p.m. | Professional Dance Showcase, Mikautadze Dance Theatre: MDT is a non-profit company-in-residence at Purdue University Fort Wayne College of Visual and Performing Arts, and we are excited to welcome them back for the second time at Flair on the Square.

12:45-1:15 p.m. | Fountain City Festival Musical Theatre, Ovation: The Cabaret: Take a musical journey through Fountain City Festival's rich history.

1:30-2 p.m. | Acting Demo Class, Crystal Bowers: Explore the art of acting and try new techniques.

2:15-2:45 p.m. | Williams County Community Theater, Children's Theater: WCCT's summer theater participants will showcase their skills during this fun performance.

3-3:30 p.m. | Professional Dance Showcase, Diversiform Dance Project: The company explores and fuses a wide range of dance styles including modern, jazz, ballet, and social dance, which provides an eclectic repertoire and an exciting amount of variation within just one company. This will be their third time performing with us.

3:45-4:15 p.m. | Art Unframed, Art Connects Us: Forget the museum ropes and the hushed galleries — this is art the way it should be: loud, messy and ridiculously fun. Join us for games, laughs and a chance to be part of something bigger.

4:30-5 p.m. | Young Choreographers Showcase: Local dancers will take to the stage, showcasing their creative efforts on song selection, costuming and choreography.

06/12/2026

BHS Class of 2006 is in the lead... but for how long? Don’t let the younger (or older!) generations outshine you! Tag a classmate below who needs to help your class take the trophy on July 18th.
🎓 Donate at BryanArts.org and include your graduation year to help your class climb the leaderboard.

06/02/2026

🎓 Which Class Will Leave the Biggest Legacy?

The Art Connects Us Alumni Challenge starts now!

Between now and July 18, every dollar donated to the Bryan Arts & Education project counts toward your graduating class total. Whether you graduated in 1946 or 2026, your support helps push this project across the finish line.

How to participate:
🎶 Donate at BryanArts.org
🎶 Include your graduation year in the notes

Already donated? Email [email protected] to have your graduation year added to your gift.

🏆 The class that raises the most will be crowned champion at the Alumni Concert on July 18th and receive recognition in the new auditorium.

Tag your classmates and let the competition begin!

05/22/2026

We’re in the last mile of the Art Connects Us campaign, and every donation helps get us closer to the finish line.

Together, we’re creating a space for performances, creativity, learning, and community for generations to come.

Take a look at the video walkthroughs here⬇️
✨Exterior: https://youtu.be/cA4A5OGuBVA?si=lbx7J-aPjmtZ03QB
✨Interior: https://youtu.be/ygoIIJ3fngI?si=mIMgMVF2FtIw4R4h

Visit BryanArts.org to donate.

05/19/2026

During demo, what is believed to be the original 1917 gym floor center-circle logo from the Central Building was uncovered. As part of preserving Bryan’s history, its new home will be on display in a historical showcase in the BHS athletic lobby! Donate at BryanArts.org.

05/16/2026

Demolition is complete! Construction on the new addition is expected to begin in mid-to-late 2026, with completion projected for early 2028. We’re excited to begin seeing the future of this space take shape. Donate at BryanArts.org.