The Mission of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts – Eastside Atlanta is to develop student artists to become creative, caring, visionary, responsible citizens through the transformative power of the arts. The broad-ranged fine arts program challenges students academically, integrates technology, and lays the foundation for extraordinary life experiences.
The Jessye Norman School of the Arts – Eastside Atlanta is an after school and summer enrichment program designed to develop and nurture the artistic and creative talents of student artists. The School of the Arts serves the cultural and educational needs of these youth by providing:
Tuition-free Fine Arts instruction
Academic Tutoring and Intervention
An advanced level study in dance, drama, music, art, and creative writing and more
Exposure to professionals working within the arts fields
Information on possible careers in the arts
Knowledge of technical aspects of presentation and performance