Registration is open for the 2007 Spring semester.
Posted by Jamin Rathbun on 11/25/06.
Download the Spring 2007 registration form here and the weekly schedule here. I'll have full class and instructor information posted in the next couple weeks.
In addition to adding several new programs (see below), we've actually reduced tuition across the board and -- have expanded our family discount program to include all of the classes available at the Arts Center.
If you've been thinking about taking that painting or photography class or -- would like to add a second language (like Spanish, Japanese, or American Sign), maybe nows the time! = )
The 2007 Spring Schedule Is Online.
Posted by Jamin Rathbun on 11/15/06.
The schedule for the 2007 Spring semester has been posted.
I'll have registration forms available as soon as I can get them assembled and online, along with information about the new instructors and new programs -- Spanish, Japanese, Sign Language, Painting, Sculpture/Pottery, Photography, Creative Writing, and Blast (a stomp-esque percussion/motion class).
Tickets on sale now for God With Us.
Posted by Jamin Rathbun on 11/03/06.
Click here for more information about our December 8th performance of God With Us at Seeger Chapel.
Mentoring & Arts Education.
Posted by Jamin Rathbun on 11/03/06.
Last week, we began working with Boys To Men (the youth mentoring organization) to provide after school programs at Fairmont Elementary. This has been a great connecting point for us and we're thrilled with the work that they are doing with these kids. In addition, we are establishing a relationship with Children of Promise to offer arts education programs at the Arts Center.
These organizations do a great job facilitating personal connections with students and mentors who will invest the time to come along side them to build character and encourage spirtual and physical health.
We're still working out the details but we're really excited about the opportunity to help Boys to Men & Children of Promise change lives. If you'd like to become a part of their mentoring program, visit their web site. We also need financial support to purchase instruments, art supplies, and dance clothing for these students. If you'd like to help, please let us know.
Trinity Arts Center. Education. Connection. Ministry.
Posted by Jamin Rathbun on 10/01/06.
As you can see, the new web site (although far from complete) is beginning to take shape. You may notice a few glitches and dead ends as we finalize the content but -- be patient, we'll have it all up and ready in the next few days. = )
In the meantime, please download the pdf documents to the left, or click on the menu items above, for additional information about our vision, classes, schedule, and tuition.
If you have any questions, please send us an email or call us at 423.926.6048... We'd be glad to answer any questions you have. Thanks!
Welcome to Trinity Arts Center!
Posted by Jamin Rathbun on 08/14/06.
Before we begin the process of unwrapping all of the new programs being offered this Fall, we would like to take a minute to introduce ourselves and communicate a little bit about our vision for Trinity Arts Center and the Christian arts community in Johnson City. First... The graphic at the top of the page (borrowed from our web site) says a lot about what we would like to do:
"We want to establish a community of Christian teachers and artists, working together to provide high quality arts education programs that support Christian families and Biblical principles. We are working to establish a community where Christian artists can connect with one another to encourage and support the continued use and maturation of their gifts. Finally, we are creating opportunities to collaborate professionally (as students and teachers) to teach, encourage, train, entertain, serve, evangelize, and love the people in our community."
As most of you know, the vision for Trinity Arts Center was born out of my wife's desire to serve the Johnson City home school community by providing ballet instruction during their weekly learning cooperative. Very quickly, her classes grew from a small group of 10 students in a gymnasium, to 25 in our home studio, then 50, and now nearly 100 students in our 7500 square foot facility on Buffalo Road.
All I have to say is that God is good! I can't express how exciting it has been for me to see my wife (and mother of five) share her grace and beauty with so many students and families. So much so... That we have been inspired to create a community where other parents, teachers, and Christian artists can dust off their long forgotten (or just left at home) gifts and begin to use them again for the encouragement of the Body and to God's glory.
With all of that said... There are several ways you can participate.
- You can enroll in one of our programs. Our current community consists of about 10 Christian artists and teachers offering classes in dance, music, art, theater, and literature. Review the included information for more details. You can also attend the Registration Open House event on Sunday, August 6th from 2:00-4:00 at the Arts Center.
- Join with us to teach a program of your own. We are constantly seeking instructors and artists that can help expand the range of classes that we offer, as well as, add to the resources available to the community we are trying to build.
- Finally... Take advantage of some of our free programs (like Worship Workshop) designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and resources between artists within the community.
Jamin Rathbun
Executive Director, Trinity Arts Center
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