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Calling All Visual Artists

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date February 19, 2016

The Hylton Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce its Third Annual Juried Exhibition celebrating the region’s vibrant visual arts community. Artists from across the Commonwealth of Virginia are invited to submit up to two original works of art to the Hylton Center between February 1 and April 1.

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A distinguished panel of judges will choose the best entries to be exhibited in the Hylton Center’s Buchanan Partners Art Gallery from May 15 – July 10. The very best pieces will receive an award and will be announced at a reception on Thursday, May 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. Award winners will receive a certificate and a cash prize, and the winner of “Best of Show” will have the opportunity to exhibit his or her work in a solo exhibition at the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery during the 2016-2017 season.

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We invite all Virginia artists to apply, including past participants!

LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Music

Teen Guitarists Enjoy Special Ensemble

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date February 19, 2016

Guitar Teaching Artist Chris Jenkins started the Guitar Ensemble for Teens last year, and the response has been wonderful. Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, the ensemble provides a unique opportunity for students to hone their skills and learn small ensemble techniques.

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Along with learning to play as an ensemble, students gain good practice habits, learn how to prepare for a performance/audition, and explore fingerstyle/classical technique.

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The next Ensemble session starts on February 29th, and runs on Mondays from 8pm-9pm for 10 weeks. The ensemble will perform in Potomac’s Spring Recital Weekend on May 21 & 22. There’s still time to register – don’t delay!

MORE INFO ON THE GUITAR ENSEMBLE

See Video of Teaching Artist Chris Jenkins:

Acting

Spend FCPS Spring Break “On Stage”

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date February 19, 2016

At Acting for Young People and Potomac Arts Academy, we love when the time comes for Fairfax County Public Schools’ Spring Break each year, and this year is no different as we embark upon our third annual “Spring Break On Stage” camp, March 21-25!

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This program gives new and returning students a great chance to work with our faculty and staff, and build acting skills in a relaxed environment. Available as a daily or weekly program, each day has its own theme. The first day is an exploration of basic acting fundamentals, and the rest of the week includes activities such as Musical Theater, Playwriting, Radio Play/Voice Acting, and Improv & Comedy.

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Mary Lechter, the Artistic Director of AFYP and Associate Director of Potomac Arts Academy says “Spring Break Onstage is the perfect opportunity to work with our faculty on some very specialized skills. It’s a joy to see a different group of students each morning, and watch them create something to share with their parents in a single day.”

REGISTER HERE FOR “SPRING BREAK ONSTAGE”

SEE ALL SPRING BREAK CAMPS (including Game Design and Magic Camps)

Announcements

ALERT: Partial Activity Cancellation for Tuesday, Feb 16th

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date February 16, 2016

Due to the inclement weather closing of Fairfax County Public Schools, the Academy is CANCELLING ALL GROUP CLASSES for Tuesday, February 16. Since George Mason University is open, we will be OPEN FOR PRIVATE LESSONS. The following are affected:

TUESDAY Private Music Lessons – We are open for Private Lessons at the discretion of the student and instructor. If you are not able to come to your private lesson, you MUST contact your instructor in a timely manner to let them know. You are eligible for a make-up due to inclement weather.
TUESDAY Group Classes – No Group Classes today. A reserved make-up day has been built in at the end of the semester, please contact your instructor for more information. For classes meeting for the first time, we will plan to meet NEXT Tuesday as normal.

Please email the Academy at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you and stay safe!

Mason Potomac Arts Academy Staff

Announcements

ALERT: All Activities Cancelled Mon, Feb 15th

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date February 15, 2016

Due to the inclement weather closing of both Fairfax County Public Schools and George Mason University, the Academy is CANCELING ALL ACTIVITIES for Monday, February 15. The following are affected:

MONDAY Private Music Lessons – Students are eligible for a make-up, please contact your instructor for more information.
MONDAY Group Classes – A reserved make-up day has been built in at the end of the semester, please contact your instructor for more information. For classes meeting for the first time, we will plan to meet NEXT Monday as normal.

For Tuesday, February 16 updates, please check our website, our social media channels, and your email inbox!

Please email the Academy at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you and stay safe!

Mason Potomac Arts Academy Staff

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