Guest Artist Experiences

The Governor's School strongly values the role that guest artists play in the classroom.

We believe that young artists benefit from exposure to the expertise that visiting artists can bring. We understand that hosting guest artists can be expensive, and that field trips are not always an option, so our Governor's School Teaching Artists and faculty are available to you, free of charge!

To accommodate the diverse needs of today's learning environments, we offer both in-person and virtual experiences. Our staff will work with you to determine the best fit for you and your students. Read more about each format below.

My students were enthralled from the moment the class began!

Identify Your Students

A school-selected group of students can be identified to attend.
Experiences can be customized for artistically gifted and talented students.
A guest artist can hold a workshop as a part of a regular arts class.

Select Your Visit

Virtual Guest Artist

In-Person Guest Artist

These “in-school field trips” by our Music or Visual Arts Outreach Teaching Artists are designed to provide Governor’s School experiences for teachers and students in 4th-12th grade during the regular school day.

These workshops should be hosted by the school’s corresponding art area teacher and are generally no more than one day. Often, guests artists will visit multiple schools in the region during their day-long travel.

In person visits in other art areas may be possible based on availability. Reach out to us to inquire further.

Careers in the Arts Presentation

This year we are thrilled to support a Careers in the Arts visit in collaboration with the Office of Admissions. During this visit, an Admissions Liaison will speak to students about the many careers available to artists -- including some that may be unexpected!

At the conclusion of this visit, host teachers will receive a copy of the standards-based presentation, as well as the accompanying lesson plan.

To schedule a Careers in the Arts visit, please contact admissions@scgsah.org or 864.282.3713.

Choose Your Topic

Guest Artist experiences are discipline-specific. Let us know your area of interest, and we will work with you provide appropriate content. You will find some popular workshop topics below:

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Guest Artist Experiences

The Governor's School strongly values the role that guest artists play in the classroom.

Identify Your Students

Select Your Visit

Virtual Guest Artist

In-Person Guest Artist

Careers in the Arts Presentation

Choose Your Topic

Music

Visual Arts

Drama

Creative Writing

Dance

English, Math, Science, Social Studies

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