Welcome to the Northwestern State University School of Creative and Performing Arts.

The Department of Creative and Performing Arts was created from the academic areas of art, music and theatre/dance in 1989 and was designated as the School of Creative and Performing Arts in 2002. All academic programs within the School are fully-accredited members of their respective accrediting agencies. Art was accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design in 2000, Theatre in 1999 and Music in 1961.

Designated by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors as an "Area of Excellence", the School strives to assist students with the acquisition of skills and knowledge necessary for professional careers in their chosen fields. An outstanding faculty and staff seek to encourage the development of creativity and performance capabilities of students and to provide for the cultural enrichment of the University, the Natchitoches community and beyond.

Performance scholarships are available in all academic units with the School and the majority of our students who require out-of-state fee waivers are able to receive them. Additional financial assistance is available from the Northwestern Office of Financial Aid.

Please consider this a personal invitation to visit our campus and to experience the quality of our programs, facilities, faculty and students. It would be a pleasure to visit with you and to show you what truly establishes the Northwestern School of Creative and Performing Arts as a leader in arts education.

Sincerely,

Bill Brent
Director
School of Creative and Performing Arts