On the morning of Feb. 8, local preschoolers and trusted adults gathered in the Piedmont Arts galleries for a performance. Surrounded by the quilts of Gee’s Bend, Carlisle School’s youth theatre group, Zip Zap Zop, performed a selection of songs and scenes designed to teach young children about Valentine’s Day, Groundhog’s Day, and Dr. Seuss. Children got up and danced with the performers and participated verbally in other educational activities and stories.
Preschool in the Galleries is a series of programs for pre-K students designed to foster a love of the performing and visual arts at a young age. Performances are free of charge to students and schools and frequently feature performers from area schools and organizations. Events are scheduled regularly with more information available on PiedmontArts.org. E-mail Education Coordinator Christiana Jarrett at CJarrett@PiedmontArts.org to sign up for future dates.
Piedmont Arts is a nonprofit art museum located at 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Learn more at PiedmontArts.org.
