University of North Carolina School of the Arts Alumni

Calling all visual artists!

Whether you trained in Visual Arts or found your artistic path after studying in another conservatory at UNCSA, we want to celebrate your work.

This Homecoming (Sept 25–27), we’re hosting a special alumni art exhibition — and you’re invited to submit a piece. Artworks should be 5 x 7 inches, mailable in a flat USPS bubble mailer, and arrive on campus by September 4.

This year’s theme is “Postcards Home.” Let it inspire you in any way that feels true to your story.

The submission deadline is August 7 via Google Forms. Interested in participating? Click the link in our bio to review full guidelines and submit your work.

Kenan Institute for the Arts supports UNCSA alumni creativity and self-discovery at La MaMa Umbria Tucked among the hills of Spoleto, Italy, lies La MaMa Umbria International — a branch of New York-based La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. For the third year in a row, alumni from UNCSA have attended the 10-day sessions, free of charge, through a partnership between the Thomas S. Kenan Instit...

Huge thanks to our fabulous, amazing, and dill-ightful alumni who made it out to Pickles & Pints: Chicago last night at The Understudy.

Whether it’s a crowd of 100 or a cozy circle of familiar faces, one thing never changes — UNCSA alumni know how to have a great time, share the most interesting stories, and leave with new friends. You’re the reason these gatherings feel like coming home.

Here’s to our Pickle community and the connections that keep growing.

🌟 Congratulations to all UNCSA alumni nominated for — and winning — 2026 Tony Awards!

From the artists onstage to the designers, technicians, managers, writers, musicians, and countless creatives behind the scenes, your work brings Broadway to life every night. We see the magic you make, and we’re proud to celebrate every part of it.

As always, it is never our intention to leave anyone out. If you were part of a nominated production or contributed to a Tony‑winning team this season, please let us know so we can celebrate you. Email us at [email protected].

The next Pickles & Pints is only days away, and we’re bringing the party to Chicago.

Get ready for an evening packed with food, drinks, and UNCSA community — the perfect mix of good vibes and great people.

Grab your crew, rep your school pride, and come connect with fellow alumni on June 8. Chicago, we’re coming in strong...register now through events link in bio.

Are you missing out on alumni news, pop‑up events, special invitations, networking opportunities, and our monthly newsletter? Let’s fix that!

Your old student artist emails eventually disappear, so if you haven’t been receiving event invites or newsletters, we’d love an updated email from you.

Update your contact info and claim/update your profile on the UNCSA Alumni website (link in bio) to stay connected to your UNCSA family. We don’t want you to miss a thing!

Portland Pickles meet‑up success!

Loved catching up with alumni representing dance, music, costume design, and filmmaking — some still performing and others forging new paths while staying rooted in the arts. Plus, a brewery and an escape room for good measure!

Nothing better than being in Portland and helping alumni connect and grow their creative community.

What a joy to tour Cygnet Theatre’s stunning new home in Liberty Station, San Diego.

Founded by UNCSA Drama alumnus Sean Murray '89 and his husband, Bill Schmidt, the space is a true creative haven.

So fun meeting the fabulous UNCSA alums bringing the theatre's current production, The SpongeBob Musical, to life: Bailey Lee ’19 as SpongeBob, Andrew Oswald ’91 as Squidward, and Coleman Clark as Sound Mixer and Foley artist.

Catch performances June 10–July 12 — more details at cygnettheatre.org.

Thanks for joining us for  Pickles & Pints: Los Angeles at The Fun Ton, hosted by alumni owners Jeremy Grant and Dwayne Burgess.

Still buzzing from an unforgettable evening at the alumni owned film studio in Burbank where we hosted the Pickles & Pints event last Thursday!

Huge thanks to and for allowing us into the incredible world of Fun Ton. All conservatories were represented, alumni from various decades, and the positivity and creativity in the room was palpable.

Cheers to familiar faces, new connections, and an artistic community like no other.