ART EDUCATION SERIES INCLUDES FIELD TRIPS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE
ATLANTA – July 25, 2024—ArtsBridge Foundation is proud to announce that registration is now open for Pre-K-12 schools across Georgia to participate in the 2024-2025 Program Season, which includes field trips and professional development workshops. To partner in the fight against food insecurity and to assist the academic journey of Pre-K-12 students, every student who attends an ArtsBridge Field Trip will receive a nutritious Snack Pack.
The first 2024 field trip is Synchronicity Theatre’s theatrical production of Caldecott award-winning author John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, for grades K-12.
“Providing first-hand educational experiences such as the field trips is essential to connecting students with the arts and enhancing their understanding of fine arts outside the classroom,” says Elizabeth Lenhart, director of arts education for ArtsBridge Foundation.
For the professional development series, ArtsBridge Foundation will host the Theatre: Inside-n-Out workshop on Aug. 27, 2024 for the second consecutive year, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The popular series is geared toward grades 9-12 high school students and educators interested in specialized technical and theatrical skills, such as light and sound. The program will occur at the John A. Williams Theatre stage of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Registration is $125, with reduced group pricing at $100 (five to nine students) or $75 (over ten students). Scholarships are available for Title I schools and students.
The complete 2024-2025 ArtsBridge Foundation program slate is listed below. More descriptions and registration details are available online via ArtsBridgeGA.org/programs. For more information or to register by phone, call ArtsBridge Foundation at 770-916-2805. ArtsBridge Foundation may announce more offerings during the season—visit the website for the most current schedule.
Field trips include:
- Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale, presented by Synchronicity Theatre, Sept. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. (grades K-12)
- Through the Fire by Victor Almanzar, Oct. 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. (grades 9-12)
- Artrageous, Nov. 18, 2024, at 11 a.m. (grades Pre-K-12)
- The Pout-Pout Fish, Nov. 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. (grades Pre-K-2)
- How to Survive Middle School, Feb. 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. (grades 6-8)
- Carnival of Animals presented by Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO), Mar. 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. (grades K- 3)
Professional development workshop options include:
- Theatre: Inside-n-Out, Aug. 27, 2024, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (grades 9-12)
- Theatre: Inside-n-Out, Jan. 27, 2025, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (grades 9-12)
From classical arts to STEM-focus, beginning readers, and hands-on interactive shows, the ArtsBridge annual field trip program is curated with the guidance of the Foundation’s Education Advisory Committee, comprised of fine arts professionals, educators, and administrators representing various Georgia counties. The program allows students to have first-hand educational experiences that directly tie to the classroom curriculum and the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). Regardless of their ability to pay, ArtsBridge Foundation believes all students deserve access to the arts. Through the Financial Aid Subsidy Program, the Foundation provides admission, transportation, and tuition assistance for Title I and underserved schools and students in need with low to no budget for arts education field trips.
To access the 2024-2025 Program Guide and purchase tickets, click here.
For more information on the Financial Aid Subsidy Program, click here.
About ArtsBridge Foundation
ArtsBridge Foundation provides high-quality arts education and community programs that engage, motivate, inspire, and elevate the next generation of artists and arts supporters. ArtsBridge provides arts education opportunities to Pre-K-12 students through programs at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, including field trips, professional development workshops, and the six-time Southeast Emmy® Award-winning annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (GHSMTA). Since 2007, ArtsBridge has served nearly 425,000 students and educators from 70 Georgia counties, plus students from five bordering states. ArtsBridge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To learn more, visit ArtsBridgeGA.org.
Media Contact:
Jennifer D. Dobbs, Executive Director
(770) 916-2803
