Did you know that you receive a substantial discount on all Arts NC State shows, concerts, and workshops? YOU DO!
At NC State, the arts are for everyone.
The arts are a vital part of education, and NC State University recognizes the importance of fostering arts programs—both for our students and for the larger community. Arts NC State invites all students (regardless of their major), faculty, staff and the community to participate in arts programs and productions.
Our mission
Arts NC State advocates on behalf of an exciting and diverse collective of visual and performing arts programs. By fostering collaboration, coordination, shared resources, cross-promotion, and mutual support among these programs, Arts NC State enriches the lives of students while serving the community, region and state. The programs of Arts NC State are the Crafts Center, the Dance Program, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, the Music Department, NC State LIVE, and University Theatre.
How you can take advantage
**For Faculty: visit the Curricular Connections Guide to engage your course with our programming
The Crafts Center
- Receive a discount on hands-on art making workshops including pottery, woodworking, painting, drawing, photography, jewelry making, and so much more.
- Organize a team-building workshop for your department
- Visit the Crafts Center Page for more info
Dance Program
- See a State Dance Company or Panoramic Dance Project concert for a discount, or try something new and take a master class for free!
- Visit the Dance Program Website for more info.
Gregg Museum of Art & Design
- Visit (in-person or virtually) NC State’s FREE art & design museum, which boasts one of the largest art & textile collections in the state.
- Offer extra credit to your class for attending a Gregg exhibition
- Visit the Gregg Museum website for more info.
Department of Music
- Attend a Department of Music Ensemble concert (orchestra, jazz, wind, voice and more…) at a discount or take advantage of a number of free lectures and programs throughout the year.
- Visit the Music Department Website for more info.
NC State LIVE
- Since 1972, NC State LIVE (formerly NCSU Center Stage) has established a regional and national reputation for presenting a professional performing arts season of the highest artistic excellence. And new this year: ALL Faculty and Staff tickets are only $15! This is a substantial savings compared to the public ticket prices.
- Teach a class? Work with the LIVE team to integrate an artist or show into your course curriculum. Check out the CCG website for ways to do this.
- Visit the NC State LIVE website here.
University Theatre
- Attend a virtual speaker series featuring leading professionals in the theatre industry
- Receive discounted tickets on a season of fantastic shows.
- Visit the University Theatre website for more info.