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Sharks across campus—regardless of major—enjoy a thriving cultural scene at Nova Southeastern University. If you have a particular passion for and talent in performing arts, you can major or minor in a discipline such as art, dance, theatre, and music (we even offer scholarships).
- Perform in our modern Performing and Visual Arts wing in the Don Taft University Center.
- Showcase your art at the NSU Art Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- Enjoy on-campus theater performances, visit the art museum, or linger in front of the many renowned art installations on campus.
Performing and Visual Arts on Campus
Here at NSU, you’ll be at the forefront of arts and culture, not just on campus but also in the local community. You’ll gain exposure to real audiences and get hands-on experience participating in events at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, showcasing your talents at the Black Box Theatre, or having your voice heard on NSU’s student-run radio station.
Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Open to the public, the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center is NSU’s on-campus theatre where students both participate as performers and attend as the audience. The Performing Arts Center is also rented out for non-NSU events, connecting with the local community’s arts organizations. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, managing partner of the theatre, provides additional cultural programming opportunities for Broward County residents, NSU students, and faculty members.
Black Box Theatre
The Don Taft University Center, a central hub for NSU students, also houses the Black Box Theatre where students exhibit art and perform in theatre, music, and dance. Many of the events are open to the public, giving the local community a chance to witness Shark talent.
NSU Art Museum
The NSU Art Museum is a partnership between NSU and the city of Fort Lauderdale, anchoring our arts degrees and programs to the museum.
Since 2008, the NSU Art Museum has showcased extraordinary exhibits and art programs. From exploring fashion designer Anna Sui’s body of work to virtual tours for schoolchildren, the museum ties NSU together with the local community.
Mako Radio
Mako Radio 88.5 FM is NSU’s student-managed, noncommercial, nonprofit radio station, broadcasting live and streaming on Live365.com 24 hours a day. In addition to providing world, national, and local music and sports news, Mako Radio also highlights NSU-specific news and sports.
Programs and Degrees in the Arts
NSU’s Performing and Visual Arts degrees will allow you to freely express your creativity and prepare you to excel as a professional in the arts.
What kind of art degree can you earn at NSU?
The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate programs in art, arts administration, dance, music, musical theatre, and theatre.
The Shark Talent program has not only driven me to become a better artist but has also led me to lifelong connections with other artists here in the NSU community. Shark Talent has allowed me to explore art in ways that no other institution could provide.
Cassidy L. | Environmental Science, Theatre
Razor’s Edge Shark Talent
As a Razor’s Edge Shark Talent Scholar, you can earn a scholarship when you major or minor in the performing and visual arts.
Local Culture
Take your love of arts and culture, and experience an on- and off-campus adventure. Enjoy open-air festivals, concerts, pop-up art events, and of course, NSU’s museum in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Or head down to the Miami area to get in with the Wynwood art crowd.
Concerts and Shows
Catch local bands and international headliners at Fort Lauderdale’s landmark Amerant Bank Arena, and soak in beach concerts like the three-day Tortuga Music Festival in April.
Festivals
South Florida’s sunny climate is tailor-made for festivals. Enjoy a range of events, from the annual International Boat Show to the Pompano Beach Brazilian Festival.
Las Olas
Take a stroll down Las Olas Boulevard for the best shopping and restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. And be sure to check the event calendar—Las Olas Boulevard is also known for its fairs and festivals.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located in the middle of a 22-block span of historic blocks in downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District. Visit museums and art galleries during the day, and then check out the restaurants and clubs at night.