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Augusta Savage Museum & Mentoring Center
Oct. 12thThe Augusta Savage Museum and Mentoring Center, completed in May 2021, is a multipurpose building, which will serve the community in arts, education, and after-school tutoring. Space inside includes a dance studio, classroom space for music and visual arts, a computer lab, and an interactive museum space showcasing the life and work of sculptor Augusta Savage as well as a rotating display of other artists. The building was constructed at the site of the former Dunbar High School library with the goal of being an updated cultural and information resource space for the community.
Fill out the Volunteer Sign-Up Form and email to Kimberly Thomas if you are interested in teaching a class.
Required Registration Forms (Including Summer Camps)
Now Enrolling for Fall 2023
All 3 Class registration forms (above) need to be filled out and turned in to Executive Assistant to City Manager Kimberly Thomas to secure student spot. Must be registered for liability purposes before attending a class.
Program Name & Description | Age & Class Size Limit | Dates & Times | |
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Augusta Savage Home School Art Class by Barbara Cornett This is an advanced level course. Home school students will create projects in a variety of mediums emphasizing the elements of art and principles of design while investigating master artists from a variety cultures throughout time. | Grades 1 - 12 8 students max | Class full for Fall 2023 | |
Art Workshops by Barbara Cornett Teaching about different artistic mediums and artists beginning August through December 2023. | Grades 1 through 12 8 students maximum per class time slot | Classes full for Fall 2023 | |
Fundamentals of Art by Johnny Mathis Teaching the foundations of art to students ages 10 - 16. | Ages 10 -16 8 students max | Tuesdays Starting Sept. 12, 2023 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | |
Money Matters for Kids by Rich Holley *Pop-Up Class* Author of "Can I Have a Dollar" teaches the values and importance of saving money | Ages 5 - 9 15 students max Copy of book with registration | Thursday, Oct. 12th 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | |
Reading Tutoring by Lucy Hoover Teaching reading comprehension for elementary school students. | Grades 1 through 6 8 students maximum | Class full for Fall 2023 | |
Reading Tutoring by Stephanie Hogans Teaching reading comprehension for elementary school students | Grades 1 through 6 4 students maximum | Class full for Fall 2023 **Start date moved to Tues, Sept. 5** | |
Math Tutoring by Lucy Conrad Assisting high school students with their specific needs in all areas of math. | Grades 9 through 12 10 students maximum per class time slot | Thursday Starting Aug. 31, 2023 | |
Math Tutoring by F. Braman & C. Higginbotham Assisting students with specific needs from basic math up to geometry. **Individual assistance offered for Algebra II and College Algebra** | Grades 5 through 11 6 students max per class | Class full for Fall 2023 | |
Counselor Tammy Rowson Available to students as needed. | Grades 1 through 12 | Tuesdays Starting Aug. 29, 2023 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | |
Dance by Leslee Bryan Teaching students from 4 to 16 years of age the basics in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, cheer, and gymnastics, with a performance at the end of the school year. | Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Cheer, and Gymnastics classes Ages 4 to 16 20 students maximum |
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Kimberly Thomas
Executive AssistantPhone: 904-297-7500, ext. 3320