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August 2024

Artwork by Mary Epp-Carter and Elaine Quave
Monday Aug 19

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Wednesday Oct 02

Existing Now: An Exhibition by Marty Epp-Carter and Elaine Quave

01:30 pm – 04:30 pm

Lipscomb Gallery

15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601

The Visual Arts Department is proud to present "Existing Now," an exhibition of artwork by Marty Epp-Carter and Elaine Quave. This show explores the complexity of the human experience and serves as a celebration of the Governor’s School Visual Arts Department, bringing together work by Epp-Carter, a former instructor, and Quave, an alumna turned current faculty member. Each work is a metaphor for the artists’ lives, an accumulation of both personal experience and collective knowledge. From the infinitesimal world of atoms and cells to the vastness of galaxies and cosmic space, our technical innovations and collective knowledge expand the limitations
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September 2024

Friday Sep 13

HERO: A Film Exhibition and Filmmaker Q&A

06:00 pm – 07:00 pm

Smith Recital Hall

15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Join us for a screening of the first act of the feature film, HERO, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers including director Dustin Whitehead. Hero was produced as part of the SC Film Commission initiative “Get on Set” and stars Govie Drama alumnus Anthony Currie. Get on Set is a film training partnership wherein Local Cinema Studios partners with the South Carolina Film commission and the University of South Carolina to produce a feature length film or pilot in SC. Dustin Whitehead is an actor and filmmaker from Chicago IL. Dustin can be seen in numerous independent films as
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Saturday Sep 14

Campus Tour & Talk

09:30 am – 12:30 pm

Campus Tour & Talk

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

Come experience the Govie Community! Tour our beautiful campus, meet current students, and attend a panel discussion with representatives from across campus. Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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Friday Sep 20

Admissions Campus Tour

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Admissions Campus Tour

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

As you walk under trellises bursting with foliage and through halls that are brimming with art and excitement, you'll learn more about what makes the Governor's School such a special place for South Carolina's young artists. Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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Tuesday Sep 24

Admissions Virtual Session: Govie Chat

05:30 pm – 06:30 pm

Virtual Event

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

Curious about life at the Governor's School? Join us for a conversation with current Govies about the student experience and why they chose the Governor’s School. Be sure to come with questions! Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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Friday Sep 27

Student Music Recital

This event will be live streamed

03:30 pm

Smith Recital Hall

15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Our music students take center stage during our first student recital of the school year! This event is free and open to the public. Join us on campus or live on YouTube. For our daytime events, guests should check in at the Visitor's Center (located at the front of campus) 10 minutes before the event starts. Once checked in, you will be escorted to the venue by a student representative.
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Sunday Sep 29

Admissions Virtual Session: School Overview

03:00 pm – 04:00 pm

Virtual Event

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

Discover the possibilities for young artists at the Governor's School! Learn more about our immersive high school and summer programs across six art areas and gain valuable insights into the Admissions process. Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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October 2024

Friday Oct 04

Greenville Symphony Orchestra Masterclass: Randy Umstead, tenor

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Smith Recital Hall

15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Watch and learn from our amazing guest soloists as they work with talented and committed high school and college music students one-on-one in front of an audience of their peers and interested adults. Masterclasses are held at Smith Recital Hall, SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Randy Ulmstead, tenor, has performed widely in both operatic roles and in concert music. He has performed the title role in Britten's Albert Herring, the Doctor in Dominick Argento's The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe, the Lecturer in Argento's one-man monodrama A Water Bird Talk, as well as Lurcanio in Handel's Ariodante
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Saturday Oct 05

Campus Tour & Talk

09:30 am – 12:30 pm

Campus Tour & Talk

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

Come experience the Govie Community! Tour our beautiful campus, meet current students, and attend a panel discussion with representatives from across campus. Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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SCGSAH Event
Tuesday Oct 08

Admissions Virtual Session: Dissecting a Monologue

06:00 pm – 07:00 pm

Virtual Event

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

In this session, young actors will receive valuable insights and tips from Drama faculty on how to approach monologues for auditions. 9th graders applying for the 2-week summer program and 10th graders for the Residential High School are especially encouraged to attend. Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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Wednesday Oct 09

Visual Arts Alumni Guest Artist Panel

04:30 pm

Smith Recital Hall

15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Visual Arts Department alumni Lainey Davidson ('17), Kevin Hopkins ('18), and Benjamin Merritt ('15) will return to campus for a special guest panel in honor of the school's 25th Anniversary! They will share reflections on their experience as artists both during and after their time at the Governor's School, answer audience questions, and more! This event is free and open to the public. Lainey Davidson is an artist, sculptor, and filmmaker. She graduated from the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in 2017 with a concentration in animation. Her film, ‘Zero’, won Best Student Film at Austin
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Friday Oct 11

Admissions Campus Tour

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Admissions Campus Tour

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

As you walk under trellises bursting with foliage and through halls that are brimming with art and excitement, you'll learn more about what makes the Governor's School such a special place for South Carolina's young artists. Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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Saturday Oct 12

Prism Concert

07:30 pm

Gunter Theater

300 S. Main Street , Greenville, SC 29601

Experience an evening of musical brilliance at the inaugural Prism Concert, where the diverse talents of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities students will shine. Named after the prism that reveals the spectrum of light, this concert showcases the multifaceted world of musical performance through a vibrant array of ensembles and soloists. Experience the rich sound of our large ensembles, including the Concertato String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Cantus Chamber Choir. In addition, enjoy a variety of smaller ensembles and solo performances, creating a seamless tapestry of musical colors. Celebrating 25 years of excellence in arts education
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Tuesday Oct 15

Admissions Virtual Session: Govie Chat

05:30 pm – 06:30 pm

Virtual Event

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

Curious about life at the Governor's School? Join us for a conversation with current Govies about the student experience and why they chose the Governor’s School. Be sure to come with questions! Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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Campus entrance gate surrounded by vibrant trees and flowers
Friday Oct 18

Admissions Campus Tour

04:30 pm – 05:30 pm

Admissions Campus Tour

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

As you walk under trellises bursting with foliage and through halls that are brimming with art and excitement, you'll learn more about what makes the Governor's School such a special place for South Carolina's young artists. Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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Wednesday Oct 23

Admissions Virtual Session: Govie Parent Chat

05:30 pm – 06:30 pm

Virtual Event

15 University St, Greenville, SC 29601

Learn about the Governor’s School from a parent’s perspective! Connect with current Govie parents as they describe why they chose the Governor’s School, share their experiences, and help answer your questions. Guests must register to attend. Register Here!
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