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Small Island Big Song artists

Aug 6, 2025

Small Island, Big Song

Small Island Big Song is a music, film and performing arts project uniting the islands of the Pacific and Indian Ocean through artistic collaboration, a contemporary and relevant musical statement from a region that shares an ancient seafaring heritage and the impact of our changing sea. NC State LIVE brought the artists/musicians to campus for…
Bluegrass jam session

Aug 6, 2025

Bluegrass and Interdisciplinarity

On May 21, 2025 the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs and NC State LIVE collaborated on an event blending music, impromptu dance and conversation about the insights that the tradition of bluegrass can offer to scientists and other scholars.  Esteemed bluegrass musicians and educators Hank Smith and Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw (who perform as “Hank &…
Art hanging on a wall in Talley Student Center.

Mar 6, 2025

Spotlight on the Student Art Collection

Have you ever wondered about the artwork on display in Talley Student Union, Witherspoon Student Center and other locations around campus? The short answer: it’s art created by NC State students! Since 2001, Arts NC State has acquired an eclectic collection of art made entirely by current and past students, and to date, the collection holds more than 200 unique pieces.

Instructor, Melinda Abrams leads a group in an activty.

Jan 22, 2025

Popular Arts Workshop Series Now Open for Spring Registration

Art and creative thinking play critical roles – reflecting the world’s complexities and fostering dialogue – during all seasons, but especially in challenging times. How can we create a safe space for community interaction and sharing experiences? How can we build lasting support systems? In an effort to harness the healing power of the arts,…
Arts Village students attend event at Gregg Museum

Jan 13, 2025

Arts NC State Connects Curriculum with the Arts

Students attending NC State may have wondered if there were any thematic connections between their classes and various arts events occurring on campus. With so many arts productions happening each semester, from captivating performances by both professional artists and talented students, to immersive crafts and theatre workshops and bold museum gallery exhibits, there are many…
Trompe L’oeil Mural on NC State's Centennial Campus

Nov 1, 2024

New Trompe L’oeil Mural Unveiled on Centennial Campus

Students and faculty walking on Centennial Campus to their next class or a study session at Hunt Library may be surprised to find a three-story optical illusion on the side of a building. That’s exactly what artist John Pugh has created with the new “Spark of Life” mural on the Venture Place building. Supported by…

Aug 15, 2024

Student Art Sale Soars to New Heights; Largest Sale To Date

Walking into Talley Student Ballrooms on April 12 meant entering into a world of paintings, ceramics, crocheted goods and more. The 2024 Student Art Sale took NC State by storm, and produced the highest earnings in its nine-year history.  This year marked the first time the sale was located in the Talley Student union ballrooms…

Aug 4, 2024

THINGS TO DO: August 2024

Monday, August 5 University Theatre: Sips & Scripts. Playwright and actor sign-up begins at 5 p.m.; readings begin at 6 p.m. Titmus Theatre Monday, August 19 University Theatre Open House. 4 – 6 p.m. Thompson Hall. Drop in to meet the staff and students of UT, and tour the theaters, the scenic, costume and lighting shops.…

Jul 30, 2024

THINGS TO DO: September and October 2024

September 2024 Friday, September 13 NC State LIVE: Tablao Flamenco dance performance at 7:30PM at Lincoln Theatre.  Wednesday, September 18 Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Mindfulness in the Museum: Yoga in the gardens from 11AM-12PM. The Mindfulness in the Museum series offers a place for attendees to experience relaxation, cultivate community, and enjoy the beauty of art. For this…

Jul 23, 2024

Challenging Times Series: Connecting Through Creativity and Conversation

We live in a time of uncertainty, especially in a presidential election season. In challenging times, art and creative thinking play critical roles, reflecting the world’s complexities and fostering dialogue. How can we create a safe space for community interaction and sharing experiences? How can we build lasting support systems? In an effort to harness…