Saturday, February 9, 2008
News / Media Art smart: Woodruff salutes Georgia arts in education leaders
Posted by Krista Derbecker Gilliam on Sat, Feb 9, 2008 at 5:01 AM
In a world where a large majority of school funding goes to sports (I'm speaking particularly about my old high school, where a brand new stadium complete with artificial turf is currently under construction), it's refreshing to hear about a program that gives back to the arts. Woodruff Salutes Georgia Arts in Education Leaders honors teachers, schools, community leaders, volunteers and arts administrators who influence and aid the arts experience for students in Pre-K to 12th grade. More than 60 arts educators from all over Georgia were nominated, and four were chosen as the 2007 honorees. They were given $1,000 to be donated to the arts organization of their choice.
Today, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Woodruff Arts Center, the honorees will attend a special Making the Arts Work in Education Symposium for a panel discussion and awards presentation. Other art educators or supporters are invited to learn about the honorees' programs and achievements.
The Woodruff Arts Center is located at 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. (404) 815-6674.
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