Arts Education opportunities are made possible, in part, by a kind donation from Howard and Audrey Naylor

The Education Principals
from the GLAF Board are:

Moe Turrentine: Current Executive Director of the Virginia Music Educators Association; retired Supervisor if Fine Arts - Fairfax, VA School System; Board member, Garrett County Performing Arts Center.

Madeleine Collins: Past President of the Garrett County Board of Education: Member of the Garrett County School's Fine Arts Panel; Past member of the public library board; Multimedia artist.

Mary Mateer Callis: Recruiting Officer, First United Bank and Trust; past Director of Christian Education; Home-School parent.

Elizabeth Johnson: Former educator; Past Executive Director of Garrett Lakes Arts Festival; Former member, Garrett County School's Fine Arts Panel.

More than 50% of the GLAF Board of Directors
have an education background.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS

Garrett County's Best . . . The Ultimate Teen Talent Show
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
Garrett College Auditorium

The season opener is the fourth annual Garrett County's Best . . . The Ultimate Teen Talent Show. It will be held Friday, March 14, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Garrett College Auditorium. Students from Garrett County compete to win the distinction of "Garrett County's Top Teen Talent." Cash prizes awarded. By audition only. Auditions held February 29, 2008, at Garrett College. Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, March 13.
Application fee: $5.

Click Here to Download Application Form

Tickets: $7 general admission.

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International Ballet Theater
Friday, April 4 (during school hours)
Garrett College Auditorium

International Ballet Theater is a professional ballet company deeply rooted in the Russian ballet tradition performing classical repertoire with original choreography and staging. They, 12 to 16 dancers, will perform excerpts from “Sleeping Beauty” (the wedding, jewels, etc.), “Riding Hood”, “Carmen” and a Blue Bird pas de deux.

In cooperation with the Garrett County Schools, all 4th grade students will be bussed to Garrett College for a daytime performance of the International Ballet Theater.

TEACHERS: Download Educational Material

(The public performance will be held Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the Garrett College Auditorium.)

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Morgan State University Choir
Friday, May 23 (during school hours)
Garrett College Auditorium

The Morgan State University Choir, led by Dr. Eric Conway, is one of the nation's most prestigious university choral ensembles.

In cooperation with the Garrett County Schools, high school choral students will be bussed to Garrett College for an afternoon performance of the Morgan State University Choir.

(The public performance will be held Friday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m., in the Garrett College Auditorium.)

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

Voice Clinic
Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20, 2008

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: St. Paul's Methodist Church, Oakland.

Instructor, Bridgid Eversole.

Registration: $100 for those entering 7th grade... through graduating seniors.

Minimum enrollment necessary.

Download Registration Form

Scholarships are available. Call the GLAF office at 301-387-3082.

Sponsor: Mettiki Coal, LLC

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Young Artists’ Workshop
Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Garrett College

If you love to draw and are interested in painting, this summer workshop is the place for you! Enter the worlds of still-life, portraiture and life drawing. Instructors, Mark and Laura Stutzman, will help you refine your skills and build your confidence in visual expression. For students entering 8th grade through graduating seniors.

Registration: $100 middle and high school students (includes cost of supplies). Applications due Friday, May 30, 2008. Minimum enrollment necessary. No refunds after Monday, June 30, 2008.

Download Registration Form

Scholarships are available. Call the GLAF office at 301-387-3082.

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