arts

Nov 13, 2024

High-Class Entertainment With Friends

For 34 seasons, NC State’s groundbreaking Friends of the College series brought international performances to Reynolds Coliseum.  

Oct 16, 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. 

Jun 12, 2024

Benkert Named DPAT Department Head

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology (DPAT) is ready to march forward under new permanent leadership.  

Jul 14, 2020

Arts Keep Moving, From a Distance

Despite campus closures, Arts NC State continues to engage the community with innovative offerings. 

Oct 10, 2019

Prof Turns Creepy Ballet Score Into Teaching Opportunity

J. Mark Scearce, professor of art and design, composed an original score for the Carolina Ballet's production of Frankenstein. 

Sep 17, 2018

Math in Motion

An NC State mathematician and a dancer have worked together to create a unique modern dance performance that brings math concepts to life. 

Nov 2, 2017

Graduate School Staffer Stars in Play

The Graduate School's Benoit Sabourin stars in a local production of “Perfect Arrangement,” the story of how gays and lesbians were outed and fired from federal government jobs in the 1950s and '60s. 

Oct 9, 2017

How Dance Can Help Students in STEM Disciplines

A proof-of-concept study finds participation in dance programs helps students develop skills such as creativity and persistence that benefited them in the classroom and beyond. 

Feb 15, 2017

Check Out Arts Exhibitions, Events This Spring

While the final touches are being put on the new home of the Gregg Museum of Art and Design, check out these arts events and exhibitions around campus and in the Triangle. 

Dec 8, 2016

Nile Project Concert Coming in March

Thanks to outside grants and support from both the NC State Sustainability Fund and the NC State Foundation, the Nile Project concert is slated for March 15 at Stewart Theatre. 

Nov 17, 2016

Dance Program Presents Fall Concert

The NC State Dance Program will present its annual fall concert today and Friday, Nov. 17-18, at 8 p.m. in Stewart Theatre inside Talley Student Union. The concert will feature dances in a variety of styles, including contemporary ballet, tap, jazz, African and modern. 

Aug 25, 2016

Gregg Museum Fills Fall With Art, Film, Music

The Gregg Museum of Art and Design won't open in its new location until next spring, but that won't prevent Arts NC State from hosting a variety events this fall at various venues around Raleigh. Check out the upcoming schedule. 

Jun 16, 2016

Moore Receives Raleigh Medal of Arts

NC State Live director Sharon Moore is one of six winners of the 2016 Raleigh Medal of Arts, the city's highest arts honor. 

Apr 7, 2016

Scearce Scores Macbeth Ballet

College of Design professor J. Mark Scearse has composed the score for The Carolina Ballet's performance of Macbeth, which will run from April 14-17 at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium and from April 30-May 1 at the Durham Performing Arts Center. 

Mar 23, 2016

Name That Tune: Faculty Inspire Computer Music

Two NC State professors are celebrated in musical portraits created by pioneering computer music composer Rodney Waschka. Who needs a C.V. when you have your own song?