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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
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"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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UNCSA raises $25K for Hurricane Helene relief in western North Carolina

UNCSA has raised more than $25,000 from ticket sales and donations to the Piedmont Triad Chapter of the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts following the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina. Following the hurricane, UNCSA announced that it would donate 100% of proceeds from ticket sales for performances from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31 to the Red Cross.

As the area recovers, UNCSA and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts are also working closely with community organizations to continue to help support the future economic recovery of the region through partnerships and advocacy efforts to ensure the reestablishment of the thriving community of artists who reside there.

Chamber Music Festival / Photo: Wayne Reich

Chamber Music Festival / Photo: Wayne Reich

“We are grateful to our dedicated audiences and community who helped us do our part for relief efforts in western N.C., while doing what we do best here at UNCSA. And as is often the case, the arts can provide a way for our community to come together,” said Chancellor Brian Cole. “The region of western N.C. is special to all of us at UNCSA not only because it is close to our home here in Winston-Salem and is an actual home to many of our alumni, faculty, staff and students; it is also home to a burgeoning community of artists who power the local economy. In the coming months and years we remain dedicated to partnering with the Kenan Institute and organizations that can help us support the recovery of the creative economy that is so critical to that region, and to the state of North Carolina.”

UNCSA employees and students also donated items that were taken to the area by representatives from its Police and Public Safety Department who aided with security on the UNC Asheville campus. UNCSA opened its medical and counseling services to students from UNC Asheville who are in the Winston-Salem area and worked with the UNC System to provide key supplies for the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Morganton.

UNCSA production of "Fairview" / Photo: Luke Jamroz Photography

UNCSA production of "Fairview" / Photo: Luke Jamroz Photography

Revenue from ticket sales from UNCSA Presents, the university’s performance series, was collected from Sept. 26, the day Helene made landfall, through the end of October, including more than 26 performances.

Donations to the Red Cross can still be made directly at https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/uncsa-pub.html/.

More resources can be found at uncsa.edu/wncstrong.

The North Carolina Arts Council has created a list of emergency support resources for artists & arts organizations at https://artsnc.org/arts-emergency-resources/.

February 25, 2026