One Year Later- Scenes from the Hurricane— A show of film and photography featuring scenes exploring both grief and hope from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. At the Ann and Ellis Johnson Gallery of Art starting 8/15/2025. Opening Reception- 9/5 at 6:30PM.
Join us on Sunday, October 12, for our most important annual event—a concert designed to support and benefit the students and families of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts. More than just a performance, this evening is a celebration of Jessye Norman’s legacy and enduring commitment to education and nurturing the next generation of artistic talent.
Before the concert, we invite you to immerse yourselves in the elegant pre-concert lobby where you'll have the unique opportunity to explore a captivating display of Jessye Norman artifacts, offering a rare glimpse into the life and career of this extraordinary mezzo-soprano.
As you mingle, we encourage you to participate in our exclusive art auction, featuring exquisite pieces generously donated by talented artists and students. Every bid directly supports our cause, helping to further the mission of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts.
The heart of our evening will feature performances by some of the most exciting rising opera stars alongside the incredibly talented students of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts. Prepare to be moved by their passion, skill, and dedication, as they carry forward the torch of artistic excellence that Jessye Norman so brilliantly lit.
Your presence at this event not only allows us to share in the beauty of music and art, but also contributes directly to the vital work of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, providing invaluable opportunities for young, aspiring artists.
Can’t make it but still want to support?
Congratulations to: Shawn Sutherland, Ren Quackenbush, Jon Paschal, and Deepti Malik!
This event is not just for dads and daughters, but for all parents, guardians, mentors, and the kids they love to enjoy an elegant evening of ballroom dancing, dinner, and dessert! Celebrate the end of the school year in style!
Friday. June 13th, 2025
6PM - 9PM
Augusta Elks Lodge 205 Elkdom Ct Augusta, Ga, 30907
Dinner • Dessert • Photography • And a ballroom dance lesson by Dancing with Rachael!
The Print Show- Augusta Printmakers unite in a group exhibition exploring the versatility of the printmaking process in creating artwork.
Join us for the 2025 Spring Showcase, featuring a gallery fine art show and performance by JNSA Students!
Our Visual and Digital Arts students will be presenting a gallery show based on Folk and Fairy Tales, including painting, sculpture, installation, and film media.
Gallery Doors Open at 5:30PM
The Gallery Exhibition is Free!
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Adaptation by Tom Briggs
Drama, Dance, and Music classes are offering a musical presentation of Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Youth Edition!
Tickets for the Musical are $10 per seat
Theatre Doors Open: 6:00PM
Curtain: 6:30PM
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com
Join Florencia & Gustavo for three tango workshops and practica at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts!
April 5th 2025
Workshop Schedule:
11:00-12:00 - Workshop 1
12:15-01:15 - Workshop 2
01:30-02:30 - Workshop 3
02:30-03:30 - Practica
Pricing:
Full Package - Early Bird until April 4th - $60
Full Package - April 5th - $70
Single Workshop - $25
Practica Only - $10
Note: Practica is free with purchase of any workshops
• Experience effortless vocal delivery: Learn to let your body do the work, improving breath support, resonance, and projection
• Say goodbye to vocal fatigue: Strengthen your vocal muscles with gentle, targeted movements
• Find your voice: Discover a new level of freedom and confidence in your singing and speaking
• Master your technique: Learn where to use strong support in your body and lower tension in the jaw area
• Unlock your vocal potential: Find out the secret to how vowel shapes can help you create the sounds and projections by the smallest tweaks!
Join us at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts for a supportive and transformative VOCO experience.
Limited Spots Available!
A solo show featuring Theron Cartwright
Opening Reception: Friday, Feb 7, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
739 Greene Street, Augusta, Ga
“Theron Cartwright received his Associate of Fine Arts in Animation degree from Delaware College of Art and Design in 2006 and has been a working freelance artist ever since. After many years of being a freelance artist, known for his acute accuracy with portraiture and effective commercial designs, he relocated to Augusta, Georgia and began traveling year-round to complete public art projects and share more of his art at festivals and conventions. On his website, he shares his process in hopes of encouraging other artists through documentation of his journey examining effective processes, conveying powerful themes and learning new methods of personal expression. He also allows audiences to witness his journey while he creates his ongoing comic, “Them Bantu Boys,” and an upcoming independent animation series. Theron remembers drawing sneaker designs and studying the art of some of his favorite professional artists very early on in life and drawing has remained his main artistic focus ever since. The encouragement of family and art teachers from a young age helped him to develop a healthy appetite for learning and evolving as an artist. Draftsmanship is the foundation of all other artistic skills and Theron considers himself a student of the fundamental processes that are applied to art creation. He loves taking something he sees and rendering it in whatever media is most suitable for the subject matter. Going beyond a simple reproduction, though, he wants his art to provoke some kind of introspection and examination. Always working to push his creativity and innovation further, he constantly experiments with different styles, genres and mediums: illustration, digital art, pencil art, acrylic painting, mixed media, and animation. He loves the challenge of creating art that pushes him outside of a distinguishable personal style, it keeps him in a space to always learn something new and create new ideas. Theron has worked on projects of all kinds, from personal commissions to large scale public art and he has collaborated with varying individuals such as private citizens, museum directors and city officials to continue bringing forth new works to be enjoyed by many.”
***APPLICATIONS WILL REOPEN IN THE WINTER!***
The Jessye Norman School of the Arts is inviting four emerging artists to participate in the JNSA Window Project Display and Gallery Show. This show is an opportunity for new and emerging artists to showcase their work in a professional gallery show and get some recognition in a public art installation.
The JNSA window project selects an artist for one of 4 display periods throughout the year, Each artist’s work will be blown up to fit our 8th street window and will be on display for 2.5 months.
In November of Each year, all 4 displayed artists will participate in a group exhibition in the Ann and Ellis Johnson Gallery of Art and will be able to sell works for a 70/30 gallery commission.
Join us on September 6th for the opening reception of 21st century Goddesses, a group exhibit featuring Rhian Swain, A.C. Daniel, Jackie Mayo Van Dyke, Tiphiknee De Herrera, Katie Scarborough, and Francie Klopotic!
Location:
Ann and Ellis Johnson Gallery at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts
739 Greene Street
Opening Reception:
Sept 6 2024
Viewing Hours:
August 16-October 14
Friday 4-6 or by appointment
What to expect:
An amazing exhibit on the theme of 21st century goddesses curated by Rhian Swain and featuring 6 of Augusta’s finest artists! Join them for a Panel Discussion, and a special Argentine Tango Demonstration with Roxana Marinoff and Cesar Davalos!
