
Hosted by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, the residency centers on AI and the work of acclaimed choreographer and Martha Graham Dance Company member Xin Ying, in collaboration with Mimi Yin and NUUM Collective. The event will bring together artists, technologists, legal scholars and industry leaders to examine the ethical, legal, technical and creative implications of AI for the arts.

Kick off the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra season with a program of powerful storytelling and musical depth.

Step into a world where music sparks imagination and storytelling takes shape. The vibrant "Cuentista!" program invites audiences on a journey through colorful landscapes, inviting characters and unforgettable tales - brought to life by the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds under the direction of Mark Norman.

The past and present collide as the School of Dance opens its performance season with a dynamic exploration of movement across generations. Contemporary dancers take center stage to perform works shaped by shared training, mentorship and creative exchange.

Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.

A night of spontaneity, groove and creative risk unfolds as the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio presents a smooth showcase of sound. Student performers explore a wide range of jazz and improvised traditions, from structured charts to fully open-ended creation - highlighting individual voice, ensemble listening and real-time musical decision-making.

Creative Ideation Webinar – April 16, 2021
This fast-paced, practical workshop will help you learn how to generate new ideas to solve problems, meet a need in your business or just have fun and breathe new life into your day-to-day work or artistic practice.
Join the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts and your webinar host, artist entrepreneur, Krisha Marcano for this virtual Ideation experience. You'll learn new tools, and get a chance to put them to use in a live ideation session.

Krisha Marcano
Krisha Marcano is a dancer, singer, actor, teacher, coach, community-builder and "artpreneur." After a successful career in concert dance and musical theater, she now is an Assistant Professor of Theater Dance & Assistant Dean for Student Services and Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Drama. Her creative business, The Artistry Center Network, LLC provides education, inspiration and coaching to performing artists, on artistic and entrepreneurial wellness.