Center for the Arts

The HCPS Specialty Center application for the 2016-2017 school year will be available online November 23, 2015 at this link:  HCPS Specialty Center Application

Eighth grade students enrolled in Henrico County Public Schools must use the online application.  Students attending private school or home school must submit a paper application.  The Center for the Arts also accepts applications from HCPS high school students (other specialty centers do not) and these students must also submit a paper application.

Congratulations to Katie Hennessee who is a 2015 merit finalist for YoungArts in the visual arts category! The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and supports the next generation of artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts, assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development, and raises appreciation for the arts in American society. Each year, there are approximately 11,000 applications to YoungArts from 15-18 year old (or grades 10-12) artists, and from these, approximately 800 winners are selected. We are so proud of Katie for her hard work and talent displayed to achieve this award. Kudos also to our amazing CFA visual arts teachers Mary Scurlock and Genevieve Dowdy who provide excellent training and development of our young artists.

We were thrilled to greet many prospective students and their families at our Open House on November 17.  We had a great general session which included performances by our CFA students, followed by break-out sessions in the four CFA curriculum areas: dance, visual arts, theatre and musical theatre. The evening was capped off with a lovely reception hosted by our wonderful Friends of Center for the Arts.   If you were unable to attend, we are happy to send you the handouts or answer questions at  228-2718.  Specialty Center applications will be available online beginning November 23.  Applications are due by January 15 and CFA auditions will be held February 6.

It’s Showcase Week! Tickets are FREE but required for the performing arts showcase. Each CFA performance student received 3 tickets for each night and visual arts students received up to 3 tickets for a night of their choice. Requests for up to 4 additional tickets may be made in the CFA office beginning Wed., November 11. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, preceded by the Visual Arts Showcase Gallery from 5-7 p.m. (No tickets required for the Visual Arts Gallery.) Please join us us as we continue to celebrate 25 years of the Center for the Arts! The performing arts showcase is in the HHS auditorium and the Visual Arts Showcase is in the Jeff Hall Gallery.  

Please join us in the Henrico High auditorium on Saturday, November 7 for our 25th Anniversary celebration!   There are 2 concerts – at 2pm and 7:30pm  – featuring Rayvon Owen, CFA alum and American Idol finalist in last season’s show.  He is AMAZING!  Tickets are available online through our booster organization at www.friendsofcfa.com.  There’s also a link in the menu bar on this website.  Tickets will also be sold today during all lunches and at the door!  

If you or someone you know is interested in applying to an HCPS specialty center, join us at Henrico High on Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm for the last of 4 Information Sessions.  FYI – the Center for the Arts is the only center accepting applications from students who are already in high school, in addition to current 8th grade students.    For all other centers, applications are accepted from 8th grade students only.

CFA Theatre Class of 2015 alum Elaina Riddell and Abby Bell  interview fellow alum and American Idol finalist Rayvon Owen.  Click on the link below to watch the video.

Rayvon Owen – CFA Student Interview

Visual Arts students at Chelsea Piers in New York City before boarding an architectural boat tour

Please join us as we celebrate 25 years of CFA!.  See information below about 3 exciting events and use the link to purchase tickets.       

         Click here to purchase tickets 

                     

Our very own Rayvon Owen, American Idol finalist, will be here for a concert to benefit the Center for the Arts as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary!  

Tickets now available online (link above) for 2 concerts on November 7:  2pm ($10) and 7:30pm ($20/$35) .  Premium seats at 7:30 show include a personal Meet-and-Greet with Rayvon prior to the show!

The fall showcase rehearsal schedule has been posted!  See Dr. Poxon’s weekly newsletter or click on the “Current Students” tab above.