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Field Trips

learning at center stage

Each year, the Arts Center welcomes schools from throughout the Lowcountry to experience a variety of performing and visual arts.

As part of our mission for education and outreach, the Arts Center brings schools for live professional performances that include world-class dance companies, special daytime showings of our own theatrical productions, and youth-oriented theater brought in specifically for children.

Many of our field trips feature talk-backs following the performance with play/musical cast members or dancers who talk about the show and their own personal journeys in the arts. Engagement is exciting to witness as youth of all ages ask questions of these performers who bring a bit of the big, wide world right to them!

Registration Questions?

If you have any questions or need help with the online registration process, please contact Senior Director of Education Alana Adams.

The Arts Center is a founding member of the Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program.

October 17, 2025
Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Topsy Turvy Cinderella

For Grades K-3

Tripping, tumbling, and finding true love, one glass slipper at a time.

February 5, 2026
Sounds Crazy: The Science of Music

Al Simmons

For Grades K-7

Music has never been so hilariously homemade.

March 10, 2026
JazzReach

Ellington!

For Grades 3-12

Experience the genius of Duke Ellington in a program that's part concert, part classroom, and all rhythm.

March 10, 2026
JazzReach

Jean-Michel and the Be-Bop Kings

For Grades 4-12

Discover the shared passion and grit of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the jazz masters who inspired him.

These projects are funded by these generous supporters and in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and SCAC.

Interested In Joining?

We are always appreciative to have community involvement and underwriting for field trips and other educational outreach programming.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Senior Director of Development Jan Smith.

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jsmith@artshhi.com