More than 11,000 students and teachers from all over central Virginia attended Arts Education performances in 2009-10. The 2010-11 Arts Education season promises to be another great community success!
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Believing that a passion for the performing begins at an early age, The Paramount is committed to presenting the finest arts programming through Arts Education performances for area school children. As a result of the generosity of our Education Partners, The Paramount is able to make these programs accessible to ALL children in Central Virginia by offering performances at a reduced cost.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Paramount Theater Education Program is to foster appreciation, understanding, and love of the performing arts.
Values
- The Performing Arts. We believe that the performing arts are vital and fundamental component of every culture.
- Young people. We believe all young people deserve the best we have to offer.
- Education. We believe that the performing arts are an essential component of a rich and excellent education.
- Community. We believe in our shared responsibility to work cooperatively and collaboratively to achieve common goals by building partnerships and providing varied arts experiences that acknowledge the diversity of our community.
Goals
- Provide high quality, diverse experiences in all areas of the performing arts.
- Establish relationships and partnerships with educators.
- Improve the connection between instruction and offerings.
- Cultivate cultural literacy.