Gaston School of the Arts’ mission is to provide quality, affordable arts instruction in music, art and drama for children and adults in Gaston County, North Carolina and the surrounding area. GSOA is a non-profit organization and  receives funds from Gaston Arts Council. The School’s children’s theatre, GSOA Playhouse was founded in 2000 to give local young people performance and educational opportunities in all the theatre arts. GSOA is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors.