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Artistry Awards

Artistry Awards is a performing and fine arts competition for students ages 13-18 attending public schools, private schools, or home schools within Guilford County.

Audition Categories

Drama, instrumental, dance, vocal performance, visual art, print art and creative writing

Auditions
Auditions are at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie Street, in downtown Greensboro on Saturday, November 14, 2009. View an audition brochure.

Those interested in performing arts (drama, dance, vocal performance, and instrumental) may pre-register November 9-12 by calling 373-2734. Audition times are given on a first come, first serve basis.

Early submissions for the fine arts (visual art, print art, and creative writing) are November 9-12 at the GYC Office located at 501 Yanceyville St. Pieces will be accepted between the hours of 11 am to 6 pm November 9-12. Pieces also be accepted the day of auditions.

Final Show
The final show will be held at the Odeon Theatre, located within the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, on Saturday February 27, 2010. Tickets to the show are $5 and can be purchase at the Greensboro Coliseum Box Office. Performing and fine arts finalists compete for first, second and third place prizes ($100, $50 and $25 respectively).

2009 Final Show Contestants and Winners

DANCE
1st place-GirlSquad
2nd place-Prototype Dance Team
2nd place-The Pointe! Studio of Dance
 
DRAMA
1st place-Kaite Lahey and George Schlosser
2nd place-Shabaza Vaird
3rd place-Eunika Willis

INSTRUMENTAL
1st place-Ian Dovan
2nd place -David Parks
3rd place-Ileana Le

VOCAL
1st place - Emily Siar
2nd place - Muffy Underwood
3rd place - Jaset Polastre
Yara Majak
Katharine Wallner
Christa Duncan
Taylor Guthrie

VISUAL ART
1st place - Kevin Walser
2nd place - Tim Rosenberg
3rd place - Jose Lugo-Lopez
Emily Bingham
Jessica Bowie
Shanna McCray
Dorian McInnis
Sam Kenny
Dominique Prescott

PRINT ART
1st place - Ileana le
2nd place - Tyler Bailey
3rd place - Amanda Row
Kellyn Platek
Cason Lippitt

CREATIVE WRITING
1st place - Carter Fourqurean
2nd place - Bettie Yeboah
3rd place - Chuck Ekere
Sydney Lockhart


Eligibility
  • Students ages 13-18 years old who live in Guilford County
  • Students can participate regardless of grade level (no college students)
  • Students who attend public, private or are home-schooled in Guilford County
  • Any groups based in Guilford County


2009 Sponsors
Greensboro Parks & Recreation, Moore Music, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Carey Sound

For more information, contact Jasia Stevenson at 336-373-2734 or e-mail GYC.