“Is she about to do what I think she is about to do”? That was the question buzzing around the Linda Faye Stevenson Theater on North Atlanta High School campus Thursday night when APS Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen completed her solo “jam session” with the North Atlanta High School Orchestra; and then whirled her […]
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria J. Carstarphen, Ed.D., joined Camille Russell Love, executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell in celebrating the 10th school year of the Cultural Experience Project (CEP) for APS students during an event at the Rialto Theater Sept. 10. The Cultural […]
During the month of May, Ralph J. Bunche Middle School music teacher Matthew Hall asked donors to help him with a class project created using DonorsChoose.org, a nonprofit website that raises money to help teachers receive classroom needs to aid their students in achieving success. The southwest Atlanta instructor requested funding for music supplies for his program – supplies that […]
This summer, Delta North Companies and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport showcased artwork titled“ Phoenix Rising from Peach” created by Maynard H. Jackson High School students during the completion of the company’s construction project in the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal. The painting sold for $450, and Delta North Companies provided an additional $500 to support Maynard H. […]
On September 9th, the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announced the 9th year of the Cultural Experience Program as it kicked off at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Through this program, every APS student from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade has an opportunity to visit an arts or cultural venue during the school year […]
Fifth graders at Toomer Elementary enjoyed an interactive theater workshop called “Play On! Theatre Games to Build Your Classroom” hosted by the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. The energetic fifth graders were thrilled for the opportunity to be expressive and dramatic with their classmates, teachers, and professional actors. The Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s Education Department recently received funding […]
On May 16th, students in the school of Computer Animation and Design at South Atlanta (CAD) held their 6th Annual Film Festival and silent auction. Artwork from students in grades 9-12 were displayed and sold to the highest bidder. Parents, students and community members were in attendance to also view final projects from the Animation […]
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State has served this past year as Perkerson Elementary‘s official arts partner. The Rialto Center has brought professional jazz musicians to Perkerson to teach the children about America’s indigenous art form, a hip-hop dance company from New York, and regularly sends Georgia State University students for engagement with […]