Discover the Arts at NC State

Arts NC State is the collective organization comprising the visual and performing arts programs of NC State University.

I want to see visual art

Exhibitions at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design

I like working backstage

Join the University Theatre crew

I want to see a show

Upcoming NC State LIVE performances

I want to make things

Explore classes at The Crafts Center

Free theatre workshops

Workshops open to the community

Dance master classes

Upcoming classes open to students, staff and faculty

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Huang Yi and his specially programmed robot, Kuka, during his signature performance.

Huang Yi NC State LIVE Residency Brings Innovative Performances, Discussions to Campus

Last week, NC State students, faculty and staff got a chance to immerse themselves in the world of dance, computer programming, robotics and much more through NC State LIVE’s latest residency program.

Photo of performance from Creative Artist Award for Dance winner Kara Pawlowski, a biochemistry major with a minor in dance performance and choreography.

Arts NC State Recognizes 2023-2024 Prestigious Student Artist Awardees

Arts NC State is pleased to recognize the winners of the prestigious student art awards from the 2023-2024 school year. According to Amy Sawyers-Williams who manages the awards in her role…

The NC State marching band gets ready to perform.

Celebrating 100 Years of Music

This school year, NC State is celebrating the rich history and tradition of its music program, now named the Department of Performing Arts and Technology, that spans the past century.

Artistic Pursuit

Arts studies alumna Sabrina Hurtado is leveraging their degree to design programs at the North Carolina Museum of Art for teens and college students.

Jacob Jones, left, of the Material Science and Engineering Department and Blake Kennedy of the Clay Studio.

Sculpting and Scanning

A collaboration between Blake Kennedy of the Clay Studio and Jacob Jones of the Material Science and Engineering Department for an Envisioning Research contest is a further example of the connections between STEM and the arts at NC State.

Create Over Break!

Use your winter break to prepare for these opportunities to showcase your art.

March 15, 2025:
Awards entries due
– Creative Artist Awards: Music
– Creative Artist Awards: Dance

April 4, 2025:
Application for student artist sellers
– Student Art Sale

Trompe L’oeil Mural on NC State's Centennial Campus

New Trompe L’oeil Mural Unveiled on Centennial Campus

“Spark of Life” mural on Centennial Campus by artist John Pugh uses trompe l’oeil, or trick of the eye, and narrative illusionism which creates visual illusions that make objects appear three-dimensional.

Performance Pack Leaders from Dept. of Performing Arts and Technology

The Performance Pack Leaders on a Successful Fall Semester and What’s Coming Up in the Spring

Students share their favorite moments of the fall semester and what dance and music opportunities they are most looking forward to for the spring.

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Flamenco dance and music from Tablao Flamenco. — Thompson/University Theatre at NC State University. Photo by Marc Hall