performing arts
noun
: types of art (such as music, dance, or drama) that are performed for an audience
a high school for the performing arts
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The committee’s design for the additional high school included three floors, and the site plan included a performing arts center, a band practice area, a baseball field, a softball field, tennis courts, a stadium and more.
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Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Gilbane Development proposed the development of a housing tower on the site along with a transformation of the ground floor into a performing arts venue.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Herd and his team will create an image of the flag on a piece of land near the Lied Center of Kansas performing arts venue on KU’s west campus.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the layoffs of arts journalists increased as the economic fallout severely affected both journalism and the fine and performing arts industries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
At least 77 organizations in San Diego provide arts education in music, visual arts, dance, media and performing arts.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Soon after, Chaz was offered a scholarship to LaGuardia High School, a performing arts school, in New York City.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
My goal is to create a space where young artists can discover their voice, build confidence, and develop a passion for the performing arts.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Leventhal said this experience has encouraged him to explore a career in music and the performing arts beyond high school.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Gilbane Development proposed the development of a housing tower on the site along with a transformation of the ground floor into a performing arts venue.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Herd and his team will create an image of the flag on a piece of land near the Lied Center of Kansas performing arts venue on KU’s west campus.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the layoffs of arts journalists increased as the economic fallout severely affected both journalism and the fine and performing arts industries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
At least 77 organizations in San Diego provide arts education in music, visual arts, dance, media and performing arts.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Soon after, Chaz was offered a scholarship to LaGuardia High School, a performing arts school, in New York City.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
My goal is to create a space where young artists can discover their voice, build confidence, and develop a passion for the performing arts.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Leventhal said this experience has encouraged him to explore a career in music and the performing arts beyond high school.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Performing arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/performing%20arts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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