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Wig and Makeup Design graduate Celine Lin blends fashion inspiration with theatrical storytelling

Graduating M.F.A. student Celine Lin has transformed a lifelong love of making into a bold artistic vision that blends wigs, makeup and costume design into complete character storytelling. From Taiwan to UNCSA, Lin discovered how technical training, cultural inspiration and creative freedom could shape immersive theatrical worlds from head to toe.

Natalie Winstead thrives during her year in the High School Drama Program

In just nine months at the High School Drama Program, Natalie Winstead has grown as an actor, singer and storyteller. From discovering acting through "Stranger Things" to earning YoungArts recognition and preparing for Carnegie Mellon, the UNCSA grad reflects on a transformative year of artistic growth, mentorship and meaningful connection.

"The Arts & The New Frontier" examines the impact of AI on the arts and creative careers

UNCSA has released a new episode of its podcast, The Arts & Everything, hosted by Chancellor Brian Cole, examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative work and what the technology could mean for artists and arts training in the years ahead.

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