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.
Join us for our annual Showcase, presenting the winning plays and poems and awards to students: Thursday, June 3, 7:00 p.m. at the Ritz.
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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 Vice President Jimmy Bishop (left) and Board member Mildred Wilcox (center) with Roberta Born 2009 Scholarship Winner Morgan Leigh Ruedlinger, a 2009 graduate of Glynn Academy who has displayed excellence in music, theater, dance, and writing. Morgan is attending the University of Georgia beginning fall 2009. |
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!
Four summer camp sessions for 2010
(all sessions are for two weeks, Monday-Friday, 9 am - Noon, culminating in a free public performance):
- June 7-18 - "On the Spot with Improv" Ages 13-18. Taught by Kelly Dobbin
Using improvisational games, students will learn how to "jump in there and let go!" Open to all levels of experience, this fun and sometimes crazy session will culminate in a unique performance where two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games, and songs on the spot. - June 21-July 2 - "Acting for the Stage" Ages 7-12. Taught by Heather Heath
Explore the world of acting on stage through theater games, improvisation, and scripted material. Participants will create and perform their own play at the end of the two-week session. - July 5-16 - "On the Spot with Improv" Ages 7-12. Taught by Kelly Dobbin
See above. - July 19-30 - "The Play's the Thing" Ages 10-18. Taught by Kelly Dobbin
This session is open to students who have experience in performing on stage. Using scripted material, participants will focus on further developing such acting skills as creating character, vocal techniques, and more. A showcase of scenes will show off their talent at the end of the two-week session. Requirements for participants: audition, participation in prior summer theater camps or actual production experience.
The fee for each two-week session is $150 if registered before June 1 and $175 for registrations after June 1. Parents can also sign their children up for two or more sessions for only $125 each. Click here to download a PDF of the registration form that you can fill out and mail to us with your payment.
Each session is limited to no less than 10 and no more than 20 participants.
For more info, please call 912-262-6934 or email us.
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| (Left to right) Younger summer-campers perform a scene from Macbeth at the end of the July 2009 "The Play's the Thing" session; a young actor from "The Magic Shoes" performance at the end of the June 2009 session; students learn improv techniques in the "On the Spot" session in July 2009. | ||