The Arts-in-Education Program
Partnering with the Glynn County School System, GIAHA brings professional artists directly to the elementary and middle schools in Glynn County for workshops, residencies, performances and more. This program is free for the schools because it is funded by GIAHA and the Glynn County Board of Education.
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| Burroughs-Molette Elementary School students create a mural with visual artist Jonathan Miller. | Artists and performers delight and inspire young children with school visits. | The musical duo Dromedary educates and entertains students at Glyndale Elementary. |
Why is arts education
valuable?
Arts education is not just about teaching someone to draw a picture or play
an instrument. Arts education is about…
- Building thinking skills: analysis, evaluation and critical judgment
- Nourishing imagination and creativity
- Recognizing the importance of process
- Acquiring collaborative skills
- Fostering an appreciation for diversity
- Developing such valuable personal traits as self-confidence and self-discipline
What kind of programs are available?
- Visual arts
- Creative writing
- Dance
- Music
- Theater
- Storytelling
- Workshops created to meet your needs
How do I bring an artist to my school?
- Decide if you want local artists to visit your school or have a regional artist come in for a week-long residency.
- Each school may have 23 programs or classes (45-60 minutes each) by one or more local artists or a one-week residency (four sessions of 45-60 minutes per day for five days) by one artist in any discipline.
- A directory of artists is available by contacting GIAHA at 262-6934 or email: executivedirector@goldenislesarts.org.
The Eugenia Price/Joyce Blackburn Foundation
A nonprofit organization whose proceeds fund grants and scholarships, support charitable organizations, and create programs that promote excellence in writing. The Foundation sponsors the following two awards given out annually by GIAHA.
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Young Playwrights Award Annual competition to encourage and recognize the literary talents of all public, private and home-schooled middle-grade students (grades 6-8) in Glynn County. For a copy of the competition guidelines and deadlines, click here. All interested students are strongly encouraged to follow the information in the Basics of Playwriting study guide available in hard copy from schools or online by clicking here, or complete a short workshop with a playwriting professional (by arrangement with GIAHA, call 262-6934 or email info@goldenislesarts.org). |
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Young Playwrights 2008 Award winners Samantha Tracey (1st Place), Carla Todd and Elizabeth Henry (2nd Place), Ms. Joyce Blackburn, Valerie Cook and Emily Morris (3rd Place). Not pictured: Wenxi Zhang (2nd Place). All of the students go to Glynn Middle School. |
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Young Poets Award Annual competition to encourage and recognize the literary talents of all public and private high school students (grades 9-12) in Glynn County. For a copy of the guidelines and deadline, click here. |
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Roberta Born Scholarship
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Named in
honor of educator and former GIAHA board member Roberta Born, this annual
$1000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior or college student
with a strong background and/or course of study in the arts and humanities. |
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GIAHA Board members Margie Harris (left) and Ellen Mayoue (right) with Roberta Born 2006 Scholarship Winner Mallory Smith. |
Excellence in the Arts and Humanities Student Awards
Each year, GIAHA recognizes one student form every school in Glynn County with a certificate honoring them for achievements in the arts and/or humanities. Students are nominated by faculty members and certificates are awarded during Honors/Awards Day at the end of the school year.
Summer Theater Camp at the Ritz
Theater classes are not only for those who want to be on stage; they’re also a great way to enhance concentration, discipline and social and interpersonal skills…and terrific fun! This year, we're offering two camps to cover a range of interests and talents.
Summer Acting Camp: Taught by theater professional Heather Heath, a fun two-week interactive session for ages 8 to 14 of
games, improvisations and scripted material to explore and expand the theatrical
experience. Camp culminates in a free public performance of a play of the students' own creation.
June 16-27, 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Monday-Friday
Summer Musical Theater Camp: Taught by professional actor-singer-dancer Julia Nolan, a two-week session for ages 5 to 18 that culminates in a production of "Broadway Bound," a revue show featuring great songs from the classic Broadway hits.
July 14-26
Early Bird Registration (by June 1, 2008) is only $150 for either camp; camp fees paid after June 1 are $175. For more info or to sign up, contact GIAHA at 912-262-6934 or email us.
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| (Left) Younger summer-campers perform The Long Way Home at the end of the June 2006 session; (right) older camp participants in Escaped! at the end of the July 2006 session. Both plays were created by the students themselves. | |