Students & Families
Thousands of students from all across the region have participated in our arts education programs. Through our school programs, we develop artistic, academic and social skills that extend beyond the art form. Our community programs are geared towards families and youth by exposing audiences to the arts — many for the first time — or engaging participants in the artistic process.
Video Production Course
This is a course for high school students. From setting up a camera to shooting, editing and uploading content, students learn all aspects of video production. They put their skills to use by serving as the crew for many of our live-streamed and recorded events. Endorsed by the Virginia Department of Education, this semester course is eligible for a .5 independent study credit for high school students.
Wells Fargo OnStage Family Series
The Wells Fargo OnStage Family Series features performance groups from across the Richmond region and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Performances represent a variety of art forms including music, theater, puppetry and more. Past performers have included Barefoot Puppets Theatre, techno and juggling performer Mark Nizer, theater artist Charmaine Crowell-White, and Virginia Opera.
View the 2017-18 season calendar!
Genworth Lights Up! Youth Open House
Held bi-annually, Lights Up! opens the Dominion Energy Center to the entire community! Over the course of the day, more than 25 participatory workshops, lecture-demonstrations and performances are scheduled, and all events are free for children and families! With offerings in the performing and visual arts for children and youth ages 3-18, there promises to be something for everyone. Stay tuned for news about Lights Up! Youth Open House 2018!
Tools For Learning
- Virginia Department of Education-Fine Arts Standards of Learning
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills – 21st Century Skills Map – THE ARTS
- National Core Arts Standards
- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – ARTSEDGE
- American Alliance for Theatre and Education
- A+ School Program of the North Carolina Arts Council
- Scholastic – Strategies for Arts Integration
- The Southeast Center for Arts Integration
- Brain Dance from the Creative Dance Center