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Hello Creatives!

Welcome to SOTA
where creativity
gets real.

You’re creative. You’re unconventional. And you’re driven by passion and ready to explore. NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA) has award-winning faculty, innovative curriculum, and comprehensive facilities to equip our students with the creative and intellectual tools needed to make their mark on the world.

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IT'S IN THE NUMBERS

30

Degree Programs

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100+

Events Each Year

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20,000+

Patron Visits

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OUR PROGRAMS & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Theatre & Dance Program

Theatre & Dance

Study Abroad Programs

Study Abroad Programs

Latest News

NKU's First Trombone Day: A Resounding Success
Feb. 3, 2025 - The inaugural Trombone Day at NKU was a major hit, drawing over 100 attendees from across the region, including students, parents, professional musicians, and community members. The event featured masterclasses, performances, and a unique alumni gathering, with 10 alumni trombonists returning to campus to participate. [...]
NKU continues season with beloved Shakespeare classic, Henry V
Feb. 7, 2025 - Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) continues its season with a thought-provoking production of William Shakespeare’s history play, Henry V, at the Corbett Theatre on NKU’s campus in Highland Heights, KY. This timeless play, with its iconic dialogue, will be on stage from February 13 – 22, 2025. [...]

Upcoming Events

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Your Passion Made Profession

We offer creative classes and active learning that lead to creative and fulfilling careers. You are creative. You are unconventional. But you are so much more. We are your canvas. We are your stage. We are your school. NKU School of the Arts.

GIVE TO SOTA

MAKE A GIFT

Help SOTA students with a donation to the following scholarships

Ally Davis Memorial Scholarship
Mitchel A. Schnure Endowed Scholarship
Art & Design Scholarships

School of the Arts

Fine Arts Center 253

Nunn Drive

Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099