Education
Our educational programs are designed to cater to a diverse audience, from the young to the young at heart.
We believe in the power of art and education to unite and uplift. Our outreach programs bring the arts to schools, and community events, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation among all residents.
Arts In Education
Since 1997 Golden Isles Arts & Humanities has sponsored and coordinated in-school arts programs in all 10 elementary schools and all 4 middle schools in the Glynn County School System. Annually we reach an average of 9000 students in the area through booking professional performing, literary and visual artists for performances, workshops, and residencies at no cost to the school.
Teachers and schools are encouraged to submit a request early in the school year as these programs are offered on a first come, first serve basis. All programs must connect to specific community projects (like The Big Read) or specific curriculum.
Field Trips
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities offers field trips to see live theatrical productions at the Historic Ritz Theatre each school year. For 2025-2025, fourshows will be offered: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! (November 2024), A Christmas Carol (December 2024), Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart (January 2025) and Pinkalicious! The Musical (April 2025) Custom resource guides are provided for each production. Field trip tickets are only $5/seat.
Field Trip Information 2024-2025
The Middle Read-Little Read
In conjunction with The Big Read, our community-wide reading initiative reaches all ages through The Middle and Little Read by including companion books appropriate for young and middle grade readers. Support materials and resource guides are available for teachers.
2025 Big Read Selections:
Big Read: The Thursday Murder Club
Middle Read: TBA
Little Read: TBA
Big Read Overview
Check Back for additional resources
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Summer Theatre Camps
The summer bursts with energy as young people explore and learn about filmmaking and theatre. Camps are available for youth ages 6-18!
Check back in March 2025 for the summer schedule.
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Art Exhibits
Student Art can often be found on the walls of the Ritz Gallery to showcase the creativity of our young people. Two exhibits exclusively showcase student work: the Annual Student Art Show in December and the winners of the PTA Reflections contest in March. Our open call community art exhibits often feature student work alongside local and professional artists. In addition, we annually showcase the work of those who are teaching our students in the Art Teachers Art Exhibit on display in August and September to welcome in the new school year.
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PLAYREADERS – The Book Club for Readers of Plays!
PlayReaders, is our book club focused on reading and discussing a variety of plays and is open to all experience levels. Whether you are hooked on drama or have never read a script before, this is a fun and lively discussion group that explores works by great playwrights. PlayReaders meets once a month September – May on Zoom.
Scholarships and Awards
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Young Writers’ Awards
Young Poets Award
Annual poetry writing competition open to all Glynn County high school students (public and private). One winner in each grade level will be chosen and awarded a cash prize plus local publication of the winning poem. This year’s theme is "Secrets.” Poems are due on February 21, 2025
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Scholarships and Awards
The Roberta Born Scholarship is an annual scholarship supporting one rising high school senior, graduating senior or college student exhibiting a passion and dedication to the arts. Applications are due May 23, 2025. The scholarship is named in honor of Roberta Born, a Golden Isles Arts & Humanities board member and educator who had a strong understanding of the importance of the arts and the arts in education.
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Excellence in the Arts & Humanities Award recognizes one stand-out student in each school for exemplary work in either the arts or humanities. The faculty nominated student will be honored during the school’s honors program at the end of the school year. Nomination forms will be sent to each school in April.