Cobb Reporter

ArtsBridge Foundation announces 2024-2025 education programs

ATLANTA – July 25, 2024—ArtsBridge Foundation has opened registration for Pre-K-12 schools across Georgia to participate in the 2024-2025 Program Season, which includes field trips and professional development workshops. Each student attending an ArtsBridge Field Trip will receive a nutritious Snack Pack to support their academic journey and combat food insecurity.

The first field trip of the season is Synchronicity Theatre’s 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,” said Elizabeth Lenhart, director of arts education for ArtsBridge Foundation.

For professional development, ArtsBridge Foundation will host the Theatre: Inside-n-Out workshop on Aug. 27, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The series targets high school students and educators interested in technical and theatrical skills like light and sound. It will take place at the John A. Williams Theatre stage of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Registration costs $125, with group pricing at $100 (five to nine students) or $75 (over ten students). Scholarships are available for Title I schools and students.

The complete program slate for the year is available online at ArtsBridgeGA.org/programs. Additional offerings may be announced during the season; visit the website for updates.

Field trips include:

- Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by Synchronicity Theatre, Sept. 23, 2024 (grades K-12)

- Through the Fire by Victor Almanzar, Oct. 21, 2024 (grades 9-12)

- Artrageous, Nov. 18, 2024 (grades Pre-K-12)

- The Pout-Pout Fish, Nov. 19, 2024 (grades Pre-K-2)

- How to Survive Middle School, Feb. 18, 2025 (grades 6-8)

- Carnival of Animals by Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO), Mar.11 ,2025 (grades K-3)

Professional development workshops include:

-Theatre: Inside-n-Out on Aug.27 ,2024 and Jan .27 ,2025 from8 a.m.to5 p.m.(grades9 -12 )

The annual field trip program is curated with input from fine arts professionals through the Foundation’s Education Advisory Committee and aligns with Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). Financial aid is provided through admission subsidies for Title I schools and underserved students.

For more information or phone registration assistance call ArtsBridge Foundation at770 -916 -2805 .

About ArtsBridge Foundation

ArtsBridge Foundation provides high-quality arts education and community programs that engage motivate inspire elevate next generation artists supporters .It serves Pre-K -12 students through programs at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre including field trips professional development workshops six-time Southeast Emmy® Award-winning annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards(GHSMTA ).Since2007 ,ArtsBridge has served nearly425000students educators from70Georgia counties plus five bordering states .ArtsBridgeFoundation isa501(c)(3)non-profit organization .Learn more visitArtsBridgeGA.org

Media Contact:

Jennifer D.Dobbs Executive Director

jdobbs@artsbridgega.org

(770)916 -2803

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