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A New Chapter for University Theatre

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Carl Joe Williams speaks during an artist talk at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design.

Feb 24, 2025

Gregg Museum Relaunches Artist in Residency Program with Carl Joe Williams’ Amazing Grace

The Gregg Museum of Art & Design's first resident artist of 2025 is Carl Joe Williams, who arrived in late January from New Orleans and right after his completion of  a massive mural for the city of New Orleans. 
Michelle Hayford, the new executive director of Arts NC State.

Feb 11, 2025

Michelle Hayford to Lead Arts NC State

Hayford, who comes to NC State from the University of Dayton, Ohio, is taking leadership of Arts NC State as the program’s new executive director, and will also serve as an associate dean for University College.  
A Horace Fowler structure.

Jan 23, 2025

Gregg Museum Invites Talented Muralists to Apply for CHASS Indoor Mural

The Gregg Museum of Art & Design and Arts NC State is excited to invite North Carolina muralists to apply for a project to create an indoor mural for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS).  
The student cast of SURGE, a play telling the story of Hurricane Helene's impact in Watauga County, gather for a group photo after performing in NC State's Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theater.

Jan 21, 2025

University College, Arts NC State Host Helene-Themed High School Play

On Jan. 8, NC State's Kennedy-McIlWee Studio Theatre played host to a group of high school students from Watauga County to perform SURGE, a play demonstrating the impacts of Hurricane Helene in Watauga County and Western North Carolina. 

Jan 21, 2025

Explaining Science Through Theater

Theater productions are often intended to entertain, evoke emotions and provoke thought for their audiences. At institutions such as NC State, they can also be used to educate and inform about critical issues and scientific topics.  
Huang Yi and his specially programmed robot, Kuka, during his signature performance.

Nov 18, 2024

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.  

Nov 1, 2024

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. 
The NC State marching band gets ready to perform.

Oct 14, 2024

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. 
Carol Fountain Nix, director of NC State's Crafts Center, speaks at a celebration of the Crafts Center's 70th anniversary.

Sep 25, 2024

Crafts Center Celebrates 70 Years of “Making it Here!”

After starting as a small “Hobby Shop” in 1954, the Crafts Center has grown into a thriving hub of creativity on NC State’s campus and is now among the largest university crafts centers in the nation.  
Students gather at University Theatre's Empowering Theatre Maker workshop.

Aug 29, 2024

A New Chapter for University Theatre

This fall semester will bring changes for University Theatre (UT) and create excitement for the program’s future — with transformations within the program's academic offerings adding to the familiar thrill of new projects and performances.