The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is an esteemed creative and performing arts conservatory based in Winston-Salem, N. C. Established in 1963 as the first public arts conservatory in America, UNCSA has over 50 years of experience in nurturing and training exceptionally talented and passionate young artists.

Through their college, graduate, and high school programs, UNCSA prepares gifted emerging artists for successful careers in the performing, visual, and moving image arts. UNCSA's mission is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in their disciplines and lives while enriching the cultural and economic prosperity of North Carolina and beyond. The school boasts a diverse range of programs in dance, design and production, drama, filmmaking, and music.

With a commitment to excellence, UNCSA cultivates the next generation of creative leaders