19 winter spring SEMESTER home of the Danny Mabry Theatre // carrolltonarts.org welcomeA LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT When I am asked, “What’s new?” at the Carrollton Center for the Arts, I usually respond, “Do you have an hour?” There are so many wonderful new classes, workshops and special events at our center each week, you can easily miss something. I would like to make sure that does not happen. Highlights of this Winter-Spring Semester include: the return of the Mountainfilm on Tour Film Festival, the annual Art Takeover downtown and performances like Kenny Brawner in Ray Charles on My Mind, LaBoheme and Presidio Brass. Don’t miss the annual Artist Guild exhibition, the Community Chorus’ Music to Remember or the Community Theatre’s Shrek: The Musical. The new year is the perfect time to consider taking a class, auditioning for a play, coming to an art exhibit opening, watching a performance, joining an arts group or becoming a volunteer at the center. Make a new year’s resolution now to be part of the arts in our community. Sincerely, Tim Chapman, Superintendent of Arts We would like to thank the following organizations for supporting the Carrollton Center for the Arts throughout the year. On the front cover Beloved artist, Tom Nielsen was born in Clinton, Iowa. He was a painter for five decades. Beginning with lessons and encouragement by his grandmother, he began working with pastels at an early age and was oil painting by 10. He is largely self-studied, devoting much attention to the disciplines and methods of artists he admires past and present. A realist at heart, his paintings reflect his love of marine and landscape paintings by artists from the golden age of traditional painting. Tom’s childhood was filled with adventure on the backwaters of the Mississippi River. Nielsen joined the Navy after high school. After serving in the Vietnam War, he returned to his home town where he established his first studio aboard a houseboat. He later moved to the Washington, D.C., area where he divided his time between graphic design and painting. Portraits dominated his career at first, but he longed to paint landscapes and seascapes as well and gradually found a balance between the two. Marine subjects, whether inland rivers, coastal marshes or thundering surf, have become the focus of his recent work. In 2004, his coastal paintings of the Marshes of Glynn were given by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to each of the world leaders attending the G8 Sea Island Summit. In 2012, he was elected as a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists. His painting, Into The Night - The USS Constitution, traveled nationally as part of the society’s 1812 Star-Spangled Nation exhibition. His harbor scene, North Shore, was juried into the society’s 16th Annual National Exhibition. His seascape, Atlantic Rhythm, won a place in the 35th Annual Mystic Seaport International Marine Art Exhibition. Recently, Mr. Nielsen passed away in Carrollton, and even though he will be missed, his legacy will live on and his memory and contributions to the art scene in Carrollton will never be forgotten. Registration 4 Community Arts Facility Rentals 5 Art Organizations 22 Special Events 23 24 Instructional Programs Performances Auditions 25 Dance 6 Exhibits 26 Theatre 14 Community Events 28 Music 16 Visual Arts 18 Additional Information Community Events Calendar 29 Registration Form 31 General Information ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF 770.838.1083 ERICA STUDDARD, Community Development carrolltonarts.org Director 251 Alabama Street, Carrollton, GA 30117 carrolltonarts TIM CHAPMAN, Superintendent of Arts JAMES ABUNAWASS, Technical Assistant Business Hours DEJA CULVER, Building Supervisor Monday – Friday // 9:00am – 5:30pm RENEE DEESE, Box Office/Costumer Service Technician Hours of Operation Monday – Friday // 9:00am – 7:00pm MONTANA FREEMAN, Building Supervisor Saturday // 10:00am – 2:00pm TORY KIMBRELL, Technical Coordinator Theater Box Office Hours DAKOTA KUYKENDALL, Technical Assistant Tuesday – Friday // 12:00pm – 5:30pm MARCELLA KUYKENDALL, Visual Arts Tickets online // cprcad.myboxoffice.us Coordinator DAKOTA MCNAIR, Building Supervisor Holidays EVON PAIGE, Building Supervisor January 1 New Year’s Day January 21 MLK Holiday ISRAEL SHASANMI, Facilities/Program Supervisor May 27 Memorial Day HUNTER SHARPTON, Technical Assistant The center will be closed during the above holidays and classes will not meet the week of April 1-6 for spring break. CARROLLTON ARTS COMMISSION Penny Ayers, President Ginna Blair, Vice President Marilyn Glass Jill Duncan, Past President Andrea Chapman Jennifer Green Mike Kinney, Secretary Michelle Conerly Adam Hinman Brandy Barker, Parliamentarian Laurie Fleck Clint Samples registration and fees 2019 winter/spring Semester registration: January 2 –19 Some classes and programs will remain open while space permits. The Carrollton Center for the Arts does not discriminate Admission Fees against any person with respect to race, color, sex, The admission fee (tickets) will be charged for public national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political performances. Aside from admission fees adding affiliation or disability. value to any product created by the Carrollton Center for the Arts, they also support the production staff, Classes may be canceled or combined if the including those who work behind the scenes, in the minimum participation is not reached. Participants sound/lighting booth, in the box office and provide enrolled in any instructional class, camp, workshop or janitorial service. special event that is cancelled by the Carrollton Center for the Arts will receive a full refund or may transfer the Scholarships registration fee to another class being offered during Scholarships are available for individuals that meet the that semester of programming. criteria. Please visit our administrative offices for more details. Participants who cancel their registration prior to the beginning of a program will also receive full Payment Options reimbursement, but a 20% handling fee will be The Center for the Arts offers flexible payment options assessed to cover our costs. NO REFUND will be for classes and workshops. Prices listed are for the made after the first camp/class session. winter/spring semester. The fees may be paid all at once or in monthly installments. For details on NO REFUNDS issued on theatre/concert tickets. payments options, visit carrolltonarts.org. Hardships will be handled on an individual basis and MUST BE delivered in writing to the superintendent. Everyone is Welcome Please allow four weeks for reimbursement. The Center for the Arts is entirely accessible to persons with special needs, ensuring a pleasurable Instructional Fees performance experience for all. Seating for persons with wheelchairs and a companion is available for all As a governmental agency, all fees assessed are used shows on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to to further develop our programs. The majority of fees mention your need for wheelchair-accessible seating we charge are used to cover our expenses, including at the time you purchase your ticket. For those hiring the best qualified instructors and paying needing ASL interpretation, please give two weeks operating expenses. In order to cover costs, you will notice prior to attending the performance. Guide see class/workshop fees, show fees and admission or animal assistant therapy dogs are allowed in the fees for programs and performances. The Carrollton facility. Family pets are not. For any other special Center for the Arts strives to keep fees to a minimum needs, please contact the Box Office in advance at and affordable for the community. 770.838.1083. Performance Fee A performance fee will be assessed prior to shows performed by the youth programs to cover the costs of All class days and/or times are subject rehearsals outside of class, sets, props, lighting, legal to change. The Center for the Arts rights to music/plays, costumes/uniforms, publicity reserves the right to cancel and/or and other costs associated with production. combine classes based on enrollment. 4 LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PERFORM YOUR PLAY, CONCERT OR DANCE RECITAL? Present your play or dance performance, hold a family reunion, birthday bash, retirement party or wedding at the Carrollton Center for the Arts. Rent rooms for business meetings and conferences. The Center for the Arts’ friendly and qualified staff want to make your experience memorable. All facilities are ADA compliant. For information on booking your event, contact tchapman@carrollton–ga.gov. 5 dance 6 DANCE I RECREATIONAL TRACK The Center for the Arts offers two tracks for dancers – a Recreational Track and an Academy Track. The Recreational Track is for dancers who also enjoy dance as a leisure activity or that are being introduced to dance for the first time. The Academy Track is for dancers who consider ballet their main activity and a possible career choice. This training, rooted in Russian technique and the Vaganova Method of ballet, requires multiple sessions per week. Dancers are introduced and trained in specialty classes, such as: Pre-Pointe, Pointe and Character Dance. Evaluation by Artistic Director Jurijs Safonovs, is required to join the Academy Track. Classes begin week of January 14, 2019. Creative Movement & Tap Guided by our professional faculty members, Toddler & Me 3 & 4 year-old students are offered a first Music, interactive games and basic dance- experience in motion. Through activities such related movements are introduced in a fun, as musical games, storytelling in movement and friendly and positive atmosphere. This class mimicry of our natural environment, children welcomes a loved one to participate along with develop coordination, a sense of rhythm and their little dancer. awareness of space around them and develop their motor skills. Tap is introduced as part of Saturdays,January 19 – May 11 Creative Movement. Ballet and tap shoes are 9am – 9:30am required. Ages: ..................................................................... 1 – 2 Session I: Tuesdays, January 15 – May 7 Member Fee: ..................................