Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts

Artists change the way we see the world. At the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, we make space for that change to happen. From our home at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, we support artists, spark collaboration and connect creative communities across the Southeast and beyond.

For more than three decades, Kenan Arts has backed bold ideas, nurtured partnerships and helped the arts thrive in times of challenge and transformation. By expanding pathways to creativity for artists, students and communities, we continue that work with a clear vision for a world where artists are valued and creativity is a driving force for change.