The Kennedy Center Activity Report
for
Georgia
for
Georgia
The following represent those individuals, their respective companies and cities of origin that
participate in the Kennedy Center and its activities and oversight.
Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Board
A partnership composed of the nation's most distinguished leaders who help to secure funding in support of The Kennedy Center's arts education programs.
| 2009 | Mr. Muhtar Kent President and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, GA |
Chairman |
| 2009 | Mr. James M. Wells, III President and Chief Executive Officer, SunTrust Banks, Inc. Atlanta, GA |
Vice Chairman |
A national advisory board whose members provide important support for The Kennedy Center through their leadership and advocacy in their home community as well as financial support. The NCPA has raised over $9 million for national arts education.
| 2009 | Mrs. Jeanne Ferst Atlanta, GA |
Member |
A national advisory board appointed by the President of the United States to serve as "Ambassadors for the Arts" on behalf of The Kennedy Center to their home states and communities and who support the Center's national education and outreach programs.
| 2009 | Mr. Robert D. Leebern, Jr. Atlanta, GA |
Member |
| 2009 | Oscar Persons Atlanta, GA |
Member |
| 2009 | Nancy R. Williams Atlanta, GA |
Member |
Accessibility
This initiative ensures that all performances and events at The Kennedy Center are accessible to visitors and guests with disabilities and assists other organizations and individuals throughout the United States in establishing or improving access for people with disabilities to all aspects of the cultural arts.
| 2008 | Ms. Teresa Hollingsworth Program Director, Southern Arts Federation Atlanta, GA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Robert Jennings Director, Townsend Center for the Arts Carrollton, GA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Shelley Kaplan Project Director, DBTAC:Southeast ADA Atlanta, GA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Ken Shook Patron Services Director, Fox Theatre/Atlanta Atlanta, GA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2007 | Teresa Hollingsworth Director, Traditional Arts Program, Southern Arts Federatopm Atlanta, GA |
Participant |
| 2007 | Mollie Lakin-Hayes Assistant Director and Accessibility Coordinator, Southern Arts Federation Atlanta, GA |
Participant |
| 2007 | Jeahn Clare Arts Outreach Coordinator, VSA arts of Georgia Atlanta, GA |
Participant |
| 2007 | Elizabeth Labbe-Webb Executive Director, VSA arts of Georgia Atlanta, GA |
Participant |
| 2007 | Pam Fordham Arts in Education Manager, VSA arts of Georgia Atlanta, GA |
Participant |
| 2003 | Alice Lovelace Director, APAL, Alternate Roots, Inc Atlanta, GA Careers in the Arts Initiative - Internship (CAI) grant awardee in 2001-2002 |
Organization |
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.
| 2007 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA |
School |
| 2007 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA |
School |
| 2007 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA |
School |
| 2007 | Wesleyan College Macon, GA |
School |
| 2007 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA |
School |
| 2007 | Shorter College Rome, GA |
School |
| 2007 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA |
School |
| 2007 | Piedmont College Demcrest, GA |
School |
| 2007 | Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA |
School |
| 2007 | Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA |
School |
| 2007 | The University of Georgia Athens, GA |
School |
An assembly of managers and directors from theaters, dance companies and music ensembles that are "of color" who will work collectively to strengthen their respective positions in their communities through a program of information exchange with Kennedy Center Management.
| 2009 | Ms. Chayla Harris Administrative Assistant, Ballethnic Dance Company East Point, GA 2008/2009 Culturally Specific Participants |
Participant |
| 2009 | Mr. Waverly Lucas Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Ballethnic Dance Company East Point, GA 2008/2009 Culturally Specific Participants |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Chayla Harris Administrative Assistant, Ballethnic Dance Company East Point, GA 08-09 Culturally Specific |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Waverly Lucas Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Ballethnic Dance Company East Point, GA 08-09 Culturally Specific |
Participant |
| 2005 | Ballethnic Dance Company East Point, GA |
Participant |
Live and satellite-based programs which are designed for high school and college-level students to participate in and develop a better understanding of the performing arts.
| 2003 | Kathie Vickers Newnan High Newnan, GA Distance Learning |
School |
| 2005 | Nerfertari Bey Georgia State University Atlanta, GA 2005 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2005 | Michael Dease The Julliard School Augusta, GA 2005 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2004 | Michael Dease Augusta, GA Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead residency 2004 |
Participant |
A network of state-based organizations that works to infuse the arts into the education system of their state.
| 2007 | Bob Chambless Treasurer, Georgia Alliance for Arts Education Atlanta, GA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Susan Merritt Primary Contact, Georgia Alliance for Arts Education Atlanta, GA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Judy Nail Georgia Alliance for Arts Education Columbus, GA |
Organization |
A comprehesive management-training program for highly qualified individuals who aspire to manage performing arts institutions and arts service organizations.
| 2007 | Cynthia Benefield Redan, GA |
Participant |
| 2002 | Kathryn Colegrove Atlanta, GA |
Participant |
College juniors, seniors and students who have not been out of school more than two years have the opportunity to intern in a specific department of The Kennedy Center.
| 2008 | Allison Cohan Emory University Atlanta, GA Summer 2008 intern |
Student |
| 2004 | Katelyn E. Innes Duluth, GA |
Participant |
| 2004 | Bethani R. Oppenheimer Atlanta, GA |
Participant |
| 2004 | Shannon S. Salter Roswell, GA |
Participant |
| 2003 | Melissa Riviere Athens, GA |
Participant |
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.
| 2007 | Cowboy Envy Cowboy Envy, PAFE Atlanta, GA |
Artist |
| 2007 | Spellman College Glee Club Spellman College Glee Club, PAFE Atlanta, GA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Carmen Deedy Washington, GA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Horizons Theatre Arlington, GA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Misha Feigin Atlanta, GA |
Artist |
| 2002 | Cowboy Envy Atlanta, GA |
Artist |
| 2002 | Dad's Garage Atlanta, GA |
Artist |
| 2002 | Deluxe Vaudeville Orchestra Atlanta, GA |
Artist |
| 2002 | Elise Witt Pine Lake, GA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Elise Witt Pine Lake, GA |
Artist |
A Web-based arts and education network that provides educators with resources for teaching in, through and about the arts: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org.
| 1998 | Myra Moss Roswell, GA Young Artist of Color |
Artist |
| 1993 | Herman Jones Columbus, GA Young Artist of Color |
Artist |
The Performing Arts Centers and Schools is a program which works with cultural organizations and schools throughout the nation to expand their education programs with a primary focus on the education of teachers.
| 2009 | Fulton County Arts Council , GA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Fulton County Schools , GA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2007 | Fulton County Arts Council Atlanta, GA Team entered program in 2001; 145 teachers participated in 6 workshops in 2002-2003. 155 teachers attended 6 workshops in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Fulton County School System Atlanta, GA Team entered program in 2001; 145 teachers participated in 6 workshops in 2002-2003. 155 teachers attended 6 workshops in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
A four-week festival of orchestral and chambermusic for young people ages 15 to 21 at The Kennedy Center. The Institute consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO musicians, conducting and master classes, private lessons with NSO musicians and additional enrichment sessions.
| 2002 | Christopher Mosley Clarkston, GA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.
| 2004 | Rosemary Newcott Director, Alliance Children's Theatre of Alliance Theatre Company Atlanta, GA |
Participant |
| 2002 | Robert Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA Imagination Celebration on Tour: A Light in the Storm |
Participant |
| 2002 | Robert Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Harlem |
Participant |
| 2001 | Robert Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 2001 | Robert Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
