Arts, etc.-Sponsored Programs 2025-2026:
ArtsNOW
- Teacher development for Angel Oak ES so that teachers can deliver arts-based curriculum
Chamber Music Charleston
- Classical Kids concerts titled “Harlem’s Little Blackbird” for the elementary schools
- Strings Master Class at Haut Gap MS
- Collaboration with Charleston Stage on mini-musical “Get Hoppin’”
Charleston Gaillard Center
- Performances at the Charleston Gaillard Center of its 2025-2026 Education Season for Angel Oak ES, Frierson ES, Mt. Zion ES, Haut Gap MS, and St. John’s HS accompanied by pre and post performance workshops
Charleston Jazz
- Weekly Melodica lessons at John’s Island ES
- Jazz Combo classes at Haut Gap MS and St. John’s HS
- Charleston Jazz Express concerts at Angel Oak ES, Haut Gap MS, and St. John’s HS
- Jazz Day for Kids at the Gaillard Center
Charleston Stage
- Performances of “Diary of Wimpy Kid” at the Dock Street Theater for Angel Oak, Frierson ES, and John’s Island Elementary accompanied by pre and post performance workshops
- Collaboration with Chamber Music Charleston on “Get Hoppin’,” a 30-minute musical performed by Angel Oak ES students
College of Charleston School of the Arts Children’s Opera
- Performances of “The Three Little Pigs” at the elementary schools
Gibbes Museum of Art
- Three sessions of “Scrollathon” for students to come tour the museum and work with the artists on this project
Palmetto City Ballet
- “Creating a Ballet” assembly program for the elementary schools
PURE Theater
- After-school Youth Company theatre programs at Haut Gap MS and St. John’s HS
Yo Art!
- Digital Photography class at Mt. Zion ES
- Coding/Programming class at Haut Gap MS
- Filmmaking/Videography class at St. John’s HS
Other Funding
- Dance Moves – 10-week professional Hip Hop dance class for Haut Gap MS