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 essential insight is that while a single farmer produces far more food today than a century ago, the performing arts have not generally gotten more productive.
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Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The effort will modernize the museum's performing arts facilities between now and 2028.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Festival organizers believe that a wide array of performing arts created by transgender artists can be a lifeline.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The annual award presented by the Kennedy Center will be given on June 28, right before the performing arts center closes for a two-year renovation.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Majors in the arts and humanities—such as fine arts and performing arts—continue to attract significant numbers of students but tend to lead to lower initial salaries after graduation.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Milpitas Unified School District cut the ribbon last month on a performing arts center at Milpitas High School.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
And the nearby arena and performing arts theater also have events.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
During the performing arts season, arts editor Jim Higgins recommends promising music, dance and theater productions to see in the coming month.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The effort will modernize the museum's performing arts facilities between now and 2028.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Festival organizers believe that a wide array of performing arts created by transgender artists can be a lifeline.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The annual award presented by the Kennedy Center will be given on June 28, right before the performing arts center closes for a two-year renovation.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Majors in the arts and humanities—such as fine arts and performing arts—continue to attract significant numbers of students but tend to lead to lower initial salaries after graduation.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Milpitas Unified School District cut the ribbon last month on a performing arts center at Milpitas High School.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
And the nearby arena and performing arts theater also have events.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
During the performing arts season, arts editor Jim Higgins recommends promising music, dance and theater productions to see in the coming month.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Performing arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/performing%20arts. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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