Education
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 20234-2024, three shows will be offered: School House Rock Live! performed by the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (November 2023), A Christmas Carol (December 2023), and Junie B. Jones, Toothless Wonder (February 2024). Custom resource guides are provided for each production. Field trip tickets are only $5/seat.
Field Trip Information 2023-2024
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.
2024 Big Read Selections:
Big & Middle Read: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Middle Read: What is the Story of The Wizard of Oz? by Kirsten Anderson
Little Read: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz A BabyLit Storybook adapted by Stephanie Clarkson
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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 "Where Is Home?” Poems are due on February 23, 2024.
Summer Film & 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!
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.
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 24, 2024. 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.
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.