The Arts & Education

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

501 S. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 802-6000 | www.awdsoa.org n Its unique student population is selected on the basis of artistic talent n Provides students with the tools necessary to pursue the arts at the college, conservatory or professional levels n Strong art and academic programs stimulate excellence in artistic and intellectual endeavors n Students showcase their talents in public, ticketed performances at on- and off-site venues n Nearly 100 extracurricular clubs allow students to continue their passions alongside like-minded individuals n The School of the Arts fosters a life of appreciation and support of the arts

The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts is a public high school that provides an outstanding arts-centered education, in concert with a strong academic program, for students with exceptional abilities in communication arts, dance, music, theatre, digital media or visual arts.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

2051 South Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 832-5328 | www.ansg.org

It was Ann Weaver Norton’s (1905-1982) specific intention that her Nationally Registered historic Norton House, Artist Studio and rare palm and cycad gardens be left for the enjoyment and education of the community. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) strives to preserve and provide cultural opportunities to all populations through innovative educational programming, incorporating the visual arts, environmental awareness and interpretive history of Ann Weaver Norton. A field trip to ANSG, with its rich history, culture and unique hands-on field experience, can have a sustainable and positive impact on student achievement. ANSG offers students an innovative way to apply creative, critical and strategic thinking in a unique and challenging environment.

ANSG tours tell the story of Ann Norton’s life, her creative influences, her artwork and how she came to live in West Palm Beach. The Gardens environment teaches to multiple intelligences and is interdisciplinary in nature. Students will gain an understanding of the artistic mediums and techniques Norton utilized to create her sculptures as well as those of visiting artists. Additionally, they will discover the native plants, pollinators, creatures and species of rare palms noted throughout the Gardens. The property is so diverse that all guests can find something to connect with in this local and national treasure. Signature education programs include: n Art, Music and Healthy Hearts (K-5): Throughout the school year, Title I elementary schools will be hosted for a day during each art exhibition, when the children spend the morning with the featured artist and musician. Students create their own artwork in the Artist Studio with the featured artist’s guidance as well as their own musical experience with the visiting jazz musician in the Gardens. The program is rounded out with a heart-healthy delicious lunch and presentation by the American Heart Association. n Literacy Day (K-5): November 2023. Literacy Day introduces young learners to a diverse collection of nationally known professionals ranging from authors and artists to musicians, illustrators and more, depicting how literacy is essential to success in school and beyond. By utilizing performing and visual arts as the platform for these comprehensive introductions to early literacy, students actively identify important vocabulary, and engage in interactive storytelling and writing. The mission of this day is specifically designed to inspire every student to embrace the impact of becoming a lifelong reader. n Garden Day (K-5): February 2024. Title I students will visit different stations throughout the Gardens during this oneof-a-kind educational program, where they will get an ecological look at how a garden works. Children will learn the imperative roles that water, bees, worms, soil, weather and other elements have on sustainability and growing a garden. n Eighth-annual Earth Day Celebration (K-5): April 2024. Hosted by Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens together with Earth Day partners including ANGARI Foundation, the Everglades Foundation, FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, Florida Crystals Corporation, Friends of Palm Beach, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Manatee Lagoon—an FPL Eco-Discovery Center and the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, ANSG’s Earth Day celebration provides Title I students with interactive STEAM-based learning stations set up throughout the garden and designed to empower students with a deeper understanding of innovation and obtainable ways to make Earth Day every day. As students enjoy active participation in hands-on activities, elaborate demonstrations, and projects, they are asked to think about how we, as humans on this Earth, are connected, and why this connectivity to one another matters.

Armory Art Center

811 Park Plac

West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 832-1776 | www.armoryart.org n Arts classes and workshops for children, teens and adults including ceramics, drawing, welding, jewelry, fiber art, fashion design and sewing, painting, photography & digital art, printmaking and sculpture n Virtual exhibitions in its two stateof-the-art galleries n Gallery tours and private classes for groups or individuals n Summer Art Camp and holiday break workshops for junior artists n Audition prep classes for Bak Middle School of the Arts and Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts n Art education for pre-schoolers n Art classes for home-schoolers n Outreach programs for U.S. veterans, teen and young adult survivors of trauma, and at-risk youth. Instructors are provided at Urban Youth Impact, a faith-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth in Palm Beach County. n Scholarships available for summer camp; visit www.armoryart.org/ youthartcamps

As a leading comprehensive art education center in the Palm Beaches, the Armory Art Center has served as a catalyst for the South Florida arts community for more than three decades. It enriches the culture of its diverse community by forging opportunities to enhance lives. Housed in a historic art deco building, the Armory provides art classes for students of all ages, exhibitions, art salons, lectures and special events. Nearly 100 courses, held in 12 state-of-the-art studios on its exhilarating West Palm Beach campus, offer hands-on experiential classes hosted by expert artisan instructors in ceramics, digital arts, drawing, glass fusing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, fibers, sculpture and more.

As a tourist destination for locals and visitors, its stunning galleries unveil innovative exhibitions of exciting, eclectic works each year, and draw thousands of visitors from all over the world. The Armory Art Center was the winner for Best Art Gallery 2022 Best of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach Post; Non-Profit of the Year 2021, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches; the recipient of The Legacy Award at the 2020 Muse Awards, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County; Best Place to Take an Art Class 2021, Florida Weekly, Finalist for Best Entertainment and Leisure (Art Gallery) 2021 Best of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Post, and a Nominee for Nonprofits First 2021 Hats Off Award, Outstanding Medium Size Nonprofit.