Arts Education at OPAC

Arts education comes alive at OPAC through performances, camps, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences. Our programs inspire creativity and connect people of all ages with the arts.

Student Learning & Camps

Potts School Day Away Series

The Potts School Day Away Series provides students with free access to professional performances at OPAC. Each visit is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and introduce young audiences to the excitement of live theatre.

Spotlight Summer Theatre Camps

Spotlight Summer Theatre Camps give students in grades 1–8 the opportunity to explore musical theatre in a fun and supportive environment. Campers develop performance skills, build confidence, and work together to bring a show to life.

 

Live Production Workshop

The Live Production Workshop introduces high school students to the technical and creative work behind live events. Participants explore areas such as lighting, sound, staging, and backstage operations inside a working professional theatre.

Young Artists & Performance Opportunities

Rubato International Piano Competition

Held each August, the Rubato International Piano Competition welcomes outstanding young pianists from around the world to Oxford. The competition celebrates classical and jazz piano while giving emerging musicians opportunities to perform, learn, and connect.

Future Famous Student Showcase

The Future Famous Showcase puts rising student talent in the spotlight. Young performers receive the opportunity to share their abilities with a live audience on the OPAC stage.

Community Arts & Experiences

Oxford Community Chorus

The Oxford Community Chorus brings local singers together through a shared love of music and performance. This all-volunteer ensemble rehearses at OPAC throughout the year and presents two concerts annually.

Behind the Scenes Tours

Behind the Scenes Tours invite groups, individuals, and schools to explore areas of OPAC that audiences do not normally see. Visitors discover how production spaces, technical systems, and backstage teams work together to bring each performance to life.

OPAC Art Galleries and Educational Visits

OPAC’s art galleries feature changing exhibitions that bring visual art into the performing arts experience. Educational visits give students and groups opportunities to view artwork, discuss creative ideas, and learn more about artistic expression.

Ready to Connect at Arts Education at OPAC?

For more information about school partnerships, family engagement, and community programs, please contact: 

Julio Barreto | Director of Music and Arts Education

256-241-3322 or jbarreto@oxfordpac.org

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