Robert Pack
Supporting Above: (from left) Natalie Barrow, Pam Hubby, Dan Papp and Patty Poulter
THE ARTS
ArtsBridge Foundation and Kennesaw State University’s College of the Arts Announce Partnership Expansion New collaboration will enhance arts education outreach
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rtsBridge Foundation, the arts education outreach arm of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and Kennesaw State University College of the Arts, signed a memorandum of understanding on October 17 outlining a new collaborative effort to create programs that will enhance arts education opportunities for our region’s students. “We are excited about this new strategic project which will expand the relationship we already have with KSU’s College of the Arts,” said Pam Hubby, Director of Development, ArtsBridge Foundation. “For five years they have been an anchor in our ArtsBridge Field Trip Season, presenting “Synergy,” a multi-disciplined arts montage showcasing the talented students and faculty in the College of the Arts.” Through this collaboration, ArtsBridge and KSU will expand arts education and talent development opportunities that will benefit not only high school and college students, but also the broader community. “The College of the Arts is looking forward to this partnership and its potential to impact the arts,” said Dr. Patty Poulter, Dean of the College. “Our faculty will bring ideas and expertise to enhance ArtsBridge programming to include new master classes, auditioning, and other technical programs to support students’ interests in dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts.” KSU’s College of the Arts students will also be able to intern with the Foundation and the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. Natalie Barrow, Director of Arts Education and Community Outreach for ArtsBridge Foundation, will oversee the internship project.
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New programs resulting from this partnership will be announced soon as part of ArtsBridge’s 2014-2015 Season. About ArtsBridge Education Programs Built in collaboration with leading local, national and international arts organizations, ArtsBridge provides quality arts education programs designed to engage, motivate and elevate our next generation of artists and arts supporters. Since 2007, more than 240,000 public, private and homeschooled students and teachers have attended Field Trips to the Cobb Energy Centre, participated in The Georgia High School Musical Theater Awards – The Shulers, and been engaged through Master Classes, Workshops and Artists-In-Schools Programs. For more information please visit www.artsbridgeGA.org. About ArtsBridge Foundation ArtsBridge Foundation, formerly the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is charged with securing financial resources for ArtsBridge, the Foundation’s arts education and community outreach programs. The Foundation welcomes individual and corporate contributions and gifts in support of these objectives.