You’re Invited: Celebrating Vivian A. Clanton

Two Decades of Heart, Soul, and Art

After 23 wonderful years, our beloved Vivian A. Clanton is retiring! Vivian has been the heartbeat of JNSA, and we want to send her into her next chapter with the celebration she deserves.

Please join us for a special retirement party and a historic milestone: the dedication of our dance studio in her honor. From this day forward, her passion for the arts will live on in the Vivian A. Clanton Dance Studio.

Date: May 8th
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Jessye Norman School of the Arts

Let’s toast to the woman who kept us all in step!

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*RSVP Not required, but appreciated !

A Fairy Tale Mix-Up Like You've Never Seen!

The Jessye Norman School of the Arts is proud to present Into the Woods JR.! This beloved musical takes the stories of the Brothers Grimm and gives them a hilarious, heart-filled twist. What happens when Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, and a Baker all end up in the same forest? You get a magical adventure where "happily ever after" isn't as simple as it seems

May 13th at the Maxwell Theatre at 6PM

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Support the JNSA Singers! 🍋

Help our talented JNSA SINGERS reach their dreams!

The JNSA Singers are hosting a special Lemonade Stand to raise funds for the opportunity to represent all of JNSA in Nashville and Chicago!

Stop by to grab a refreshing lemonade pouch and support our journey to the stage. Every purchase brings us one step closer to these iconic musical cities—we can’t wait to share our music with you!

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Ways to Support

UKU Seniors is Back!

Join us for Uku Seniors June and July! Sign up today!

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with CSRA Artists and Students!

Save the Date! Sponsored by the NSCDA-GA-Augusta Town Committee, this show will include talented CSRA Artists and JNSA students celebrating the flags and urban centers of the United States.

Free to the Public

Sunday, June 14th
3-5PM
At the Ann and Ellis Johnson Gallery of Art

Summer Camp 2026 Applications are Open!

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Charles White Masterclass with Ray Sturkey:
A Two Week intensive for high school students

This two-week master class introduces high school art students (9th-12th) to the technical mastery and social vision of Charles White (1918-1979), one of America’s draftsmen and a pivotal figure in 20th century social realism. Through intensive study of charcoal and Wolff Carbon Pencil techniques, students will develop advanced drawing skills while exploring art’s power to affirm human dignity and address social consciousness.

Dates and Times: July 6th - 17th from 3-6PM
Location: The Jessye Norman School of the Arts, 739 Greene Street
Fees: $100 for the entire two week session
Students: High School Students between grade 9 and 12

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The Jessye Norman Endowment Fund

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Our Mission

The Mission of The Jessye Norman School of the Arts is to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through the transformative power of the arts.
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Our Programming

Our programs include a free after-school and summer camp program, a homeschool arts enrichment program, and community classes. Learn More

Our Impact

The Jessye Norman school of the Arts creates opportunities for students and team members to excel and grow as artists, performers, and human beings. Our 18,000 square foot facility is a hub of creativity, and serves as a community space not only for our students, but also for our partners.

22+

Years Serving Augusta Youth

JNSA has been operating since 2003 to create extraordinary experiences for our students.

1200+

Over 1200+ Students Served In all programs

JNSA serves over 1200 students a year over the span of all of our programs, including afterschool, summer camp, homeschool, community classes, and outreach partnerships.

Help that number grow!