We hope that you had a terrific week!

Another milestone is upon us, as we close the 3rd Quarter of the school year, enjoy a well-earned break, and return to only nine more weeks of school. For our FAC students, these nine weeks are packed with performances, art shows, award ceremonies, and more. From our FAC Family to yours, we wish you a restful and rejuvenating Spring Break!

Here’s the latest from the halls of the FAC…

We did it! We met our goal of raising $20,000 by the deadline of 3/17, and will now receive the matching donation of $20,000. That means $40,000 for student support and programming.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to our donors! Thank you to all who spread the word about DOUBLE IT. If you missed the opportunity, you can always make a tax deductible donation at www.facpartners.org.

Elevate Sponsorships Available

Please email vpopat@greenville.k12.sc.us for more information.

Three Words that Enhance Continual Learning

1. PREPARATION

“Few people think more than two to three times a year. I have made an international reputation by thinking once or twice a week.” –Lilian Vernon

Preparation means asking yourself:

• What are my potential learning moments today?
• What am I learning that I need to learn more about today?

2. CONTEMPLATION

If you study the lives of the truly great individuals who have influenced the world, you will find that in virtually every case, they spend considerable amounts of time alone contemplating, meditating, listening.

3. APPLICATION

Apply immediately everything you learn. Every time you discover something new, ask yourself three questions:

• Where can I use this?
• When can I use it?
• Who needs to know it?

“It isn’t the incompetent who destroy an organization. The incompetent never get in a position to destroy it. It is those who have achieved something and want to rest upon their achievements who are forever clogging things up.” –F.M. Young

- Dr. John C. Maxwell; The Maxwell Leadership Podcast

FAC Senior Visual Artist Bri Nicoloff had two of her art pieces selected for the National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition at the 57th Annual NCECA Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. We are pleased to report that one of Bri's pieces received an Honorable Mention Award, and the other piece earned TWO scholarship awards! Bri is the recipient of both the Alfred/Wallace C. Higgins Memorial Scholarship and the Kansas City Art Institute Scholarship ($26,000 per school year).

Congrats to Bri!

Lily Caligan-Gilliam (Visual Arts, Grade 9) has had her work, “A Hand with Flowers,” selected by the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) to be featured in their education journal, Kappan. Click on the image to the right to see Lily's work and read her artist's statement.

Please email Mr. Popat with information. We would be happy to publicize performances from all of our local arts organizations!

Schoolinks

Students may log on to https://www.schoolinks.com/ to access a comprehensive scholarship list. Click on “Finances” and “Scholarship Matching.”

Music Club of Greenville School Scholarship: Applicant must plan to major in music at any college, university or conservatory in the U.S to be eligible for this scholarship. Open to vocalists for performance degrees, music ed or musical theatre. Must apply and audition. Audition areas include voice, piano, strings (including guitar), winds, brass and percussion. Must permanently reside in Pickens, Greenville or Spartanburg counties. More details and application available at https://musicclubgreenville.org Deadline March 24, 2023

Regions Black History Scholarship Essay Contest | Regions https://www.regions.com/about-regions/diversity-equity-inclusion/supporting-communities/black-history-month/essay-contest-scholarship. Deadline: March 31, 2023

J E Sirrine Scholarship: Students may apply for a $2,000 Sirrine Scholarship by visiting the Sirrine Scholarship Application website. Renewable for a maximum of three (3) years, provided the student maintains satisfactory progress toward the completion of his/her program of studies. Deadline: April 15, 2023

Duck Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest - Over $20,000 in cash scholarships for high school students who make the best prom attire from Duck Brand Duct tape. Create an outfit and/or costume to be judged on originality, workmanship, use of colors, accessories and use of Duck Brand tape. 14 years and older are eligible. Details at www.stuckatprom.com March 29-June 7

• Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 26 - Spring Break
  
• Friday, March 31 - Elevate 2023 Showcase; Gunter Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 6 - FAC Dance Spring Concert; Gunter Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 12 - Jazz Concert, AM Studios; 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall; Tickets are $10 for adults, free to GCS students and children 12 and under
• Thursday, April 13 - Jazz Concert, PM Studios; 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall; Tickets are $10 for adults, free to GCS students and children 12 and under
• Thursday and Friday, April 20 and 21 - Voice Scenes; 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall; Ticket information coming soon

Preparing dedicated students for 21st-century careers through rigorous, pre-professional arts training in a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative learning community.

Core Values

• Creativity

• Respect

• Grit

• Identity

• Connection

Email: vpopat@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.fineartscenter.net
Location: 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC, USA
Phone: (864) 355-2550
Twitter: @FACGreenville