North Shore Academy of the Arts

We are proud to announce that we have become a 2010 Affiliate Member of the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF). Our heartfelt “thank you” to UPAF for their support in funding the production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!

Mission Statement

North Shore Academy of the Arts, Inc. (NSAA) is a not-for-profit company dedicated to offering high caliber opportunities in the performing, visual, and literary arts to all ages. It is designed to encourage, inspire and promote creativity while fostering a cultural appreciation of the arts in our communities. NSAA promotes a sense of self worth, responsibility, and strength of character while providing individuals and families the means to recognize and develop talents, interests, assets, and aspirations. Beyond the arts, NSAA strives to build healthy communities through the development of positive values and a commitment that will be evident across all cultural and socio-economic groups.

NSAA Newsletters

Please download our most recent Spotlight newsletter below.
Spotlight – August 2008, Volume I

NSAA Trifold Brochure (PDF)

NSAA Membership

Wouldn’t it be fun to be a member of a program designed to bring families and individuals together, doing things they love to do? Become an NSAA Super Star and spend time being creative and inspired, honing your craft and nurturing your talents. The Super Star Membership Program will support the arts and support the artist in you!

NSAA Membership Provides:

• Discounted tickets to our annual, “Starlight Night” Event
• Receive the early registration fee rate if registered before the first class of the session
• Backstage tour at a CPAC Stagekids Production
• Invitations to exclusive members-only events which include an annual “Celebration of the Arts” held at NSAA
• Free Open Studio in our Art Studio
• Opportunity to rent the facility at a discounted price
• An opportunity to showcase and sell your work at the annual, “Members Masterpieces” held during our NSAA Spring Showcase-painters, authors, musicians….show your stuff or sell your stuff.
• Listing on our website and links to your professional artists/author/musician/dancer website
• And featuring… A Taste of Talent-the perfect opportunity to enjoy a taste of the myriad of classes NSAA offers. Once a month, on Saturday mornings, choose to attend any or all of the sampling offerings including but not limited to: guitar, drama, auditioning, painting, drawing, dance, singing, free to be me exploration, and more! There is something for everyone, and it is for members only at no cost.
• Please note that there are specific guidelines for the above membership benefits. Membership details are available on our website or by calling NSAA at 262.377.3514

How to Join

Join online: please download a membership application or please call or email to obtain a membership application form in the mail.

Note From The Founder and President

Research has shown that kids who are in the arts do better in other subjects, score higher on standardized tests, stay out of trouble, and are more likely to graduate and go to college. Many of the skills required to succeed in today’s work force are the same skills learned from participating in a program in the arts, such as problem solving, self-motivation, discipline, and teamwork.

At North Shore Academy of the Arts, Inc., we believe in the value of the arts, not only for what it can do for our culture, but what it can provide for our future; in helping our participants discover and nurture their talents and realize their dreams.

With a powerful board of leadership, supporting businesses, volunteer community members, as well as the experienced staff of instructors, this not-for-profit company provides opportunities to everyone in the community to learn, grow, blossom and flourish in the arts and in their own personal growth.

We’d like to thank all of those who have shared with us at NSAA, and we look forward to our expansion and continued success as we offer the full spectrum of opportunities from dabbling in the arts to providing pathways to reach for the stars!

Sheri Bestor
Founder and President