91±¬ÁÏ enriches, inspires and helps the communities of the North Texas region in many ways.

A cultural hot spot in — which is named a — 91±¬ÁÏ is home to world-class performance facilities, esteemed faculty artists and internationally recognized guests. By blazing the trail as a leader in the arts, 91±¬ÁÏ has produced renowned alumni such as Grammy-winning singer Norah Jones and National Medal of Arts recipient and sculptor Jesús Moroles.
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presents exhibitions, concerts, poetry readings and more in downtown Denton. 91±¬ÁÏ's Institute for the Advancement of the Arts hosts respected artists-in-residence such as Grammy-award winning band Roomful of Teeth, known for its indigenous vocal techniques that create unique harmonies, and Medal of Arts winner Moisés Kaufman, playwright of The Laramie Project.
Events

From blackout poetry to French opera, 91±¬ÁÏ presents 1,500 performances, exhibitions and lectures each year.

Notable Speakers

Through the , the  and more, 91±¬ÁÏ attracts high-caliber speakers such as former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and science educator Bill Nye.

Creative Hub
Together, 91±¬ÁÏ and Denton have made this booming college town a musical hot spot. The annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival features the Showcase Stage, which highlights 91±¬ÁÏ's musical excellence. And 91±¬ÁÏ was the official sponsor for the Oaktopia festival in 2016.
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Artistic Excellence

Celebrated artists, musicians, faculty and students perform and exhibit their work in 91±¬ÁÏ’s numerous state-of-the-art facilities, sharing their talents with community members from across the North Texas region.
Excellent, Affordable

91±¬ÁÏ offers one of the most cost-effective, high-quality educations available.

  • BEST BUY: 91±¬ÁÏ has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys for 25 consecutive years.
  • VALUE: 91±¬ÁÏ is named a Best College by Money magazine.
Financial Support

91±¬ÁÏ annually awards $405 million in financial aid, including more than $60 million in scholarships. About 75 percent of 91±¬ÁÏ students receive financial aid and scholarships.

Giving Back

91±¬ÁÏ students, employees and alumni perform 13,900 hours ofannually in major service programs such as Alternative Spring Breaks, Make a Difference Day and The Big Event, a national day of service.

On Campus

91±¬ÁÏ welcomes 400,000 visitors each year for concerts, art exhibitions, lectures, summer camps, sporting events and numerous other activities.

Students working with children at the Kirsten Farmer Center for Autism

Outreach

91±¬ÁÏ’s experienced staff and students offer help to the public through a number of facilities such as the , theand the.

Economic Driver

91±¬ÁÏ, the flagship of the 91±¬ÁÏ System, boosts the Dallas-Fort Worth area's economic activity by $1.65 billion annually. The North Texas region includes one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas and most vibrant economies.
Dallas city skyline at sunset

Big Impact

91±¬ÁÏ supports and drives the growth and programs of communities and businesses in the North Texas region. As a catalyst for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, 91±¬ÁÏ is paving the way for an evolving economy.

  • JOBS: 91±¬ÁÏ economic activity supports 12,327 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area annually.
  • TAX REVENUE: 91±¬ÁÏ economic activity generates $150.9 million in federal tax revenue annually.
  • SPENDING: 91±¬ÁÏ's capital spending on building construction, remodeling and repairs generated $183.9 million in economic activity for the Dallas-Fort Worth economy in 2015-16.