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Aug
Exploring AI
UNCSA Emerging Technology in the Arts Residency

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.

19
Sep
Symphony
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra

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

20
Sep
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!

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.

Sep 29 - Oct 3
Fall Dance
Fall Dance

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.

Oct 1-8
Runied
"Ruined" by Lynn Nottage

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.

4
Oct
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase

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.

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Three UNCSA students are YoungArts national competition winners

Three high school students at UNCSA have won awards in various categories of the 2024 YoungArts National Competition, which honors the nation’s most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts.

Applicants are recognized as YoungArts Award or YoungArts Award with Distinction winners. Prizes include monetary awards which range from $250 to $10,000. Winners with distinction are invited to participate in national YoungArts week in Miami, and be considered for nominations to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Eboni Louigarde, an alumna from Concord, won an award with distinction in the visual arts category.

Marianna Estupinan, a high school senior from Chapel Hill, won an award with distinction in the photography category.

Louigarde studied and Estupinan studies in the Visual Arts Program of the School of Design and Production under Taylor, Kaitlin Botts,  Nicole Asselin and Aaron Pennington.

Laylah Cooper-Holman, a high school senior from Greensboro, won an award with distinction in the spoken theater category. She studies acting in the School of Drama.

“The Visual Arts faculty are thrilled for Eboni and Mari and proud of their performance in this year’s YoungArts Awards,” said Assistant Dean and Director of Visual Arts Will Taylor. “It is an honor for them to be recognized for their hard work and skilled artistry. They both possess an energetic and vested sensibility that is receptive to serious instruction and critical dialogue and are excellent ambassadors of our program.”

"Laylah is a wonderful actor and artist, full of curiosity and promise with a clear sense of purpose, a keen sensitivity and drive to evolve her acting skills,” said Maggie Anderson, acting professor and High School Drama Program director. “She is transformative in her work and I am so proud of her for being named a 2024 YoungArts winner."

YoungArts alumni who have gone on to become leaders in their fields include choreographers Camille A. Brown, a UNCSA Dance alumna, and Desmond Richardson, speaker at the 2019 UNCSA high school commencement; actresses Viola Davis, Anna Gunn, Zuzanna Szadkowski and Kerry Washington; Broadway stars Raúl Esparza, Billy Porter, Andrew Rannells and Tony Yazbeck; recording artists Josh Groban, Judith Hill and Chris Young; Metropolitan Opera star Eric Owens; musicians Terence Blanchard, Gerald Clayton and Jennifer Koh; visual artists Daniel Arsham and Hernan Bas; internationally acclaimed multimedia artist Doug Aitken; television writer, producer, and director Jenji Kohan; New York Times best-selling author Sam Lipsyte; and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Doug Blush.

About YoungArts

YoungArts’ signature program is an application-based competition for emerging artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. Selected through a blind adjudication process conducted by an independent panel of highly accomplished artists, YoungArts winners receive financial awards and creative and professional development experiences working with renowned guest artists. Joining a 20,000-strong alumni community, YoungArts Award winners form a rich network of peers that provides support and opportunities throughout artists’ careers.

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February 25, 2026