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UAF SUMMER FINE ARTS CAMP
University of Alaska Fairbanks P.O. Box 755660 - Fairbanks, AK 99775
- 907.474.6837
http://www.uaf.edu/music/artscamp/
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Disciplines
Dance
Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
Musical Theatre
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Type of Program
All day
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Age Range
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
To develop the artistic potential of each student to the fullest, to develop an appreciation of the challenges presented by the many areas of artistic endeavor, and to promote positive interaction in artistic ventures among young people from throughout Alaska and the nation.
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| Founder: | |
Charles W. Davis, Professor of Music Emeritus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks
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| Founded: | |
1963
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| Honors: | |
Recipient of a 1988 Citation from the Alaska State Legislature heralding, among other things, the organization's "positive, creative and challenging environment."
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
Music, including bands, orchestra, jazz, and chamber music; visual arts, including sculpture, drawing, painting, and ceramics; creative writing; theatre, including drama and musical theatre; dance, including ballet and modern dance
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| Youth Served: | |
375
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Prerequisites: | |
No prerequisite in the artistic level. From ages 14-18 years of age. Limited scholarships available to students, some based upon financial need, and others on artistic achievement.
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| Season: | |
Summer
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| Schedule: | |
Daily
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Exhibition, Performance
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| Free Program: | |
No
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Additional Info: | |
Out-of-town students have the option of staying in University dormitory housing under the care of a full counseling staff. The Camp faculty consists of a mix of artist/teachers selected from faculty of the University of Alaska, as well as artist teachers from throughout the state and nation. Private lesson study and individual coaching is available. The Camp also has a Preparatory Division for pre-camp students in grades 6-8.
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist/teachers
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
No
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
No
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants
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| Governing Board: | |
No
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| Advisory Board: | |
No
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| Community |
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State
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Cultural institutions
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"I am so impressed with the way this camp is run. It provides a wonderful atmosphere in which students and faculty can grow and develop, not only in their particular discipline, but as human beings."
--- Parent, Summer Fine Arts Camp Student
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