Friday, January 29, 2016

2016 Atlantic County Teen Arts Festival Now Accepting Applications

Students interested in showcasing their creative talents and learning from respected professionals in their fields may now register to participate in the 2016 Atlantic County Teen Arts Festival to be held on Friday, May 6 in the Hammonton Art District.

First held in 1969, the Atlantic County Teen Arts Festival is part of a statewide multidisciplinary program in the fine and performing arts. It is open to any high school aged student in public or private school, as well as home-schooled students and those who are involved in extra-curricular private instruction. The program encompasses activities in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, film, photography, creative writing and the visual arts.

The Atlantic County Festival is a one-day event that typically attracts more than 1,000 area students. It is coordinated by the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in collaboration with Stockton University, Noyes Museum of Art, Hammonton Arts Center, The Eagle Theatre, Hammonton Art District, MainStreet Hammonton and other arts and educational organizations.

Registration materials and more information are available online at www.aclink.org/culturalaffairs/teenarts. The registration deadline is April 1, 2016.

For more information, contact the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs via email: cmasonpurdie@aclsys.org or telephone at (609) 646-8699, ext. 6314.

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