What
time should we arrive at Woodruff Arts Center and where should we go?
• For tours at the High Museum of Art, plan to arrive 15 minutes
before the start of your tour. Information about where to meet will be
sent to you with your confirmation packet.
• For performances of the Alliance Theatre, seating will begin 20−30
minutes before your scheduled play begins. The Alliance Stage in located
on the ground floor (campus level) of Woodruff Arts Center’s Memorial
Arts Building. The Hertz Stage is two floors down on Parking Level 4.
• For Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concerts, arrive 20−30 minutes
before your scheduled performance time to allow for drop-off and seating.
For all concerts, information on where to go will be mailed to you in
advance. Discover and neXt Generation concerts are held in Atlanta Symphony
Hall on the ground floor (campus level) of Woodruff Arts Center’s
Memorial Arts Building. Symphony Street concerts are held at various community
locations. Visit us online
for more information.
If you get lost, ask one of the security guards on duty to direct you
to your location. They are happy to assist you.
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What should
we wear?
Feel free to dress comfortably for all
programs at Woodruff Arts Center. Comfortable walking shoes are especially
recommended. Of course, you are always welcome to dress up to make your
visit a special one.
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How many
chaperones do we need?
Requirements for chaperones are listed within the
individual program descriptions when applicable. As a general rule:
• The Alliance Theatre and Atlanta
Symphony Orchestra recommend one adult chaperone for every 20 students.
(Both divisions provide one free seat for every 20 seats purchased; this
ticket may be used for a chaperone.)
• The High Museum of Art requires one adult for every 10 students
participating in a docent-led tour; one adult is needed for every seven
students participating in a teacher-led or audio-guided tour. In most
cases, required
chaperones for museum tours receive free admission.
• School guidelines apply to Young Audiences programs.
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How
long do programs last?
Durations are listed within the individual program descriptions.
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How
many students may participate?
Each division of Woodruff Arts Center sets specific audience limits for
its programming. When applicable, these are listed within the individual
program descriptions.
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Is all of
the programming offered by Woodruff Arts Center on campus?
No. Many programs come to you! Please consult each division’s individual
programming guide for offerings.
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Is financial
assistance available for schools who need financial help to participate
in the Center’s programming?
Yes.
• For any weekend or evening performance, the Alliance Theatre offers
student's discounted“rush” tickets, which can be purchased
anytime on the day of the performance with a valid student ID. Educators
receive a discount on subscription tickets to the Alliance Theatre mainstage
season, which may be used for performances on Tuesday evenings and Saturday
Matinee 5 and 8 play packages. For details regarding the latter, please
call (404) 733 4600.
• The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra offers several free concerts for
children, teens and adults throughout the year. Some of its educational
programs for young musicians are free. A good example is the Talent Development
Program, which helps talented African-American and Latino musicians pursue
their musical gifts and potential. For more information, visit the ASO website.
• The High Museum of Art offers Art Access, an all-inclusive grant
program that covers most costs associated with field trips to the museum.
This program is available to public schools of all grade levels in Cherokee,
Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale
counties, as well as Atlanta Public Schools, Decatur City Schools and
Marietta City Schools. For more information, see page 70.
• The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art offer educators
many benefits free of charge or at a reduced rate. Contact these divisions
individually for more information.
• The Share the World and smART stART programs of Young Audiences
help bring arts programming to inner-city and disadvantaged schools. See
page 129 for more information.
• For information on local, state and federal funding sources, consult
pages 18−19.
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Are cameras
and recording equipment allowed?
Different policies apply for each division:
• For the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the use
of cameras and recording equipment inside theatres and the concert hall
is not permitted. However, feel free to makephotos and videos of your
friends throughout the Woodruff Arts Center lobby and grounds.
• Cameras are welcome in the permanent collection galleries at the
High Museum of Art. However, the High is not authorized to allow photography
of works of art in special exhibitions or on special loan to the museum.
If you are unsure, please ask one of the security officers in the galleries.
Flash photography or tripods may not be used in the museum because of
possible damage to the works of art. Photography permits may be obtained
from the security guard at the front desk.
• Young Audiences allows limited videotaping and photography with
advance permission from the artist.
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How will
Woodruff Arts Center use pictures or video recordings it makes of a school’s
students and teachers?
Unless notified otherwise, enrollment and participation
in any programming of Woodruff Arts Center and its divisions indicates
you grant permission for the use of any visual record of your participation
and artwork (if applicable) for educational or publicity purposes.
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What happens if
it snows or something else happens to prevent my school from participating
in its programming?
Depending on the circumstances, every effort will be made to reschedule
your group or program for another date. If your program is at Woodruff
Arts Center, you should always check television and radio stations first
to see if the Center and/or access routes are closed.
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What
other things can we see and do near Woodruff Arts Center?
The Center is located in the heart of an exciting business and cultural
district. Located nearby are many attractions for students, including:
Atlanta Botanical Garden (1 mile)
1345 Piedmont Avenue
http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
(404) 876 5859, ext.2556
Atlanta History Center (4.3 miles)
130 West Paces Ferry Road
http://www.atlhist.org
(404) 814 4110
The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum (0.8
miles)
1440 Spring Street at 18th Street
http://www.thebreman.org
(404) 870 1872
Centennial Olympic Park (2.2 miles)
265 Park Avenue West, N.W.
http://www.centennialpark.com
(404) 222 7275
Center for Puppetry Arts (0.5 miles)
1404 Spring Street at 18th Street
http://www.puppet.org
(404) 873 3391
Fernbank Museum of Natural History (4.5 miles)
767 Clifton Road, N.E. (off Ponce de Leon Avenue)
http://www.fernbank.edu/museum
(404) 929 6320
Fernbank Science Center (5.7 miles)
156 Heaton Park Drive, N.E. (off Ponce de Leon Avenue)
http://fsc.fernbank.edu/fsc.html
(678) 874 7113
Georgia Aquarium— (2.2 miles)
Located across from Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia World Congress
Center
http://www.georgiaaquarium.org
bookings@georgiaaquarium.com
The National Museum of Patriotism (0.5 miles)
1405 Spring Street N.W. at 18th Street
http://www.museumofpatriotism.org
(404) 875 0691 or (877) 276 1692 (toll free)
World of Coca-Cola (4.5 miles)
55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive at Central Avenue
http://www.woccatlanta.com
(404) 676 6074
Zoo Atlanta (6.32 miles)
800 Cherokee Avenue
http://www.zooatlanta.org
(404) 624 5600
* Woodruff Arts Center
is not responsible for changes in locations or contact information. Please
confirm information and availability before arriving with your group.
Some places require advance reservations, especially for large groups.
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