Last week, local students at R.S. Payne Elementary took part in Kids Out Loud. The program is a songwriting program led by singers/songwriters Kathy Hussey and Paddy Braunstein, who teach children song structure, rhyme scheme, and collaboration. Over the course of five days, the children brainstorm, write a song, rehearse, and perform their songs in a school-wide […]
Archives for September 2016
Romeo & Juliet
This Friday, the American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will be performing William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. As part of our community outreach program, we have invited local high school students to a private morning performance to enrich their learning experience. Executive Director of the Academy, Geoffrey Kershner , is excited to share the ASC’s performance with […]
Lettering Whimsy
Like many others, I am often inspired by crafts posted on Pinterest and Etsy, especially those that involve creative and whimsical lettering. The Academy recently offered creative lettering workshops over the summer and many people who missed out expressed their wish that it would be offered again. If you did miss it you’re in luck […]
A Life Changing Summer
Although our summer camps have come to an end, it’s nice to reflect on the thriving creativity that took place. For nine weeks, the Academy Center of the Arts hosted a diverse range of art camps, including theater, dance, DJ, improvisation, art, and pottery. The Academy Center was constantly brimming with creative youths, with a […]
NATIONAL JURIED PHOTO AWARDS
The Annual National Juried Photo Exhibition at the Academy Center of the Arts opened on Friday, September 2. The juror, Glen McClure, professional photographer from Norfolk selected 34 artists from 7 states. Over $2500 in cash awards was presented to ten artists and the winners are as follows: Best in Show: $1000 […]
