University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Former names | North Carolina School of the Arts (1963–2008) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public art school |
| Established | 1963 |
Parent institution | UNC System |
| Endowment | $26.9 million (2020) |
| Chancellor | Brian Cole |
| Provost | Patrick Sims |
Academic staff | 186 |
| Students | 1,144 |
| Undergraduates | 739 |
| Postgraduates | 124 |
Other students | 276 (high school) 5 (special) |
| Location | , United States 36°04′32″N 80°14′11″W / 36.0755°N 80.2364°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | UNCSA black, white |
| Mascot | The Fighting Pickle |
| Website | uncsa.edu |
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is a public art school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It grants a high school diploma, in addition to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Founded in 1963 as the North Carolina School of the Arts by then-Governor Terry Sanford, it was the first public arts conservatory in the United States. The school owns and operates the Stevens Center in Downtown Winston-Salem and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The school consists of five professional schools: School of Dance, School of Design & Production (including a High School Visual Arts Program), School of Drama, School of Filmmaking, and School of Music.