The Emanuel Arts Council (EAC) is a 501(c)3 organization whose program funding is supported in large part by its membership. The points listed below, amongst others, and the visual and performing arts provided periodically by the EAC, are significant reasons to become a member. Membership supports the community through the EAC’s art programs, so important to the cultural and intellectual health of the community. Support from the community is vital to our survival. As a non-profit organization, funding is extremely challenging and we have almost the same costs of doing business as a for profit organization. Simply put-we need your support to continue these important art programs and events. Why have arts programs?  Communities that offer robust arts and cultural activities are viewed as more desirable places to live, work and visit.  A growing body of research shows that thriving arts programs are crucial for the financial health and vitality of their communities.  The arts foster imagination and facilitate success inside and outside the classroom. Ongoing research confirms a positive relationship between arts education and improved academics for all students. An education that includes the arts helps produce critical, innovative thinkers who are prepared to take their place in a rapidly-paced, constantly changing work environment.  Support for the arts is a sound investment of public dollars that provides significant returns including: public/private partnerships, downtown revitalization efforts, invigorated community development projects, support for arts education in our schools, and contributions to a vibrant quality of life in our community. Join today and become part of this important aspect of community development. The membership levels are listed below. Please join, or if already a member, renew and help us keep YOUR community arts program a vital community development contributor. If you have questions, please contact the EAC. Telephone-478-237-2592. Thank you in advance for your support. Summer Programs are listed below. Upcoming events in Swainsboro (In collaboration with Averitt Center for the Arts): All Kindz of Art Theater is Terrific! High School Theater Camp Come celebrate eleven years of All Kindz of Art! South Carolina art educator and Teacher of the Year, Debi Slone, will be back for one of the Averitt’s longest running and most popular summer programs. Don’t miss this hands-on, art packed, fun-filled week of unique 2 and 3D projects! An exhibition of created artwork will be held on the last day of camp. Sign up early, space is limited! Spend the week of Summer Camp creating and performing in your own theater production! Students will learn the ins and outs of putting a show together in an upbeat and fun atmosphere. Theater fundamentals like blocking, how to properly enter and exit the stage, and stage projection will be taught. Students will perform their show for their parents and the community to end the week. Drake Oglesby will be our special guest artist for this camp. Instructor. . . . …... . . Jackie Gordon Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . …... . . . . 14 – 17 Dates. . . . . .….. . . . . . . . July 13 – 17 Times. . …… . 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuition…..$100 ($125 non-members) Location…………………City Auditorium Instructor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debi Slone Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 10 Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 – 19 Times . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuition. . . . . . $100 ($125 non-members) Supply Fee . . . . . . . . . . . $10 per camper Location. . . ….. . Swainsboro-Rec Center Middle School Theater Camp Instructor. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Gordon Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 13 Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 - 18 Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuition. . . . . .. . $100 ($125 non-members) To Register call Tony Phillips at 912.212.2787-Taking Registrations Now!! Back by Popular Demand: “Emanu’ Ole Opry” August 1st-More info to follow.