Visual & Performing Arts

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  • Visual & Performing Arts programs enrich learning throughout the School District of Manatee County by providing students an opportunity to celebrate their creativity and self-expression while learning valuable skills like time-management and how to work collaboratively.

    To see our students shine, join us for an event and become part of their success story.

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Programs

  • Well-rounded visual and performing arts programs are offered at all of our public schools. 

    For more Visual & Performing Arts program information, contact:

    Rhea Skaggs, VPA Specialist at skaggsr@manateeschools.net

    or visit www.manateeschools.net/arts

    VPA program offerings at High School, Middle School, K-8, and Elementary Schools:

    High Schools

    Bayshore High – Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Film, Orchestra, Theatre

    Braden River High – Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, Theatre

    Lakewood Ranch High – Art, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Theatre

    Manatee High – Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Film, Orchestra, Theatre

    Palmetto High – Art, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Theatre

    Parrish Community High – Art, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Theatre

    Southeast High – Art, Band, Chorus, Film

    Middle Schools & K-8                                                                                          

    Braden River Middle – Art, Band, Chorus, Orchestra                                            

    Buffalo Creek Middle – Art, Band, Chorus, Orchestra                                           

    Haile Middle – Art, Band, Orchestra                                                                      

    Johnson K-8 – Art, Band                                                                                       

    Lee Middle – Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Theatre                                                 

    Lincoln Memorial Middle – Art, Band                                                                    

    King Middle – Art, Band, Chorus, Orchestra                                   

    Mona Jain Middle – Art, Band, Orchestra                                        

    North Manatee K-8 – Art, Band, Strings, Chorus*

    Nolan Middle – Art, Band, Chorus, Orchestra

    Palm View K-8 – Art, Orchestra

    Sugg Middle – Art, Band, Orchestra

    Harvey Upper Campus/Middle – Art, Band*                                                                     

    Elementary Schools                                                                

    Abel Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Anna Maria Elementary – Dance & Visual Art                     

    Ballard Elementary – Music & Visual Art                 

    Bashaw Elementary – Music & Visual Art               

    Bayshore Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Blackburn Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Braden River Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Daughtrey Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Freedom Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Gullett Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Harvey Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Harvey North River Upper – Art, Band/Music

    Johnson K-8 - Music & Visual Art

    Kinnan Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Manatee Elementary – Music, Strings & Visual Art

    McNeal Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Miller Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Mills Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Moody Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Myakka City Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    North Manatee K-8 – Art, Music, Band, Orchestra, Chorus *

    Oneco Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Palm View K-8 – Music & Visual Art

    Palma Sola Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Palmetto Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Prine Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Samoset Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Sea Breeze Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Stewart Elementary – Music & Visual Art

    Tara Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Tillman Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Williams Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Willis Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    Witt Elementary - Music & Visual Art

    *Scheduled to open in Fall 2025, program offerings subject to change

    For more Visual & Performing Arts program information, contact:

    Rhea Skaggs, VPA Specialist at skaggsr@manateeschools.net

    or visit www.manateeschools.net/arts

     

Community Partners

  • We are fortunate to have several community partners supporting the visual and performing arts in the School District of Manatee County.
    Our gratitude and a round of applause goes to...

    • Embracing Our Differences
    • Hecht Foundation
    • Manatee Arts Education Council (MAEC)
    • Manatee Community Foundation
    • Manatee Education Foundation
    • Sarasota Ballet
    • USF Center for PAINT
    • Van Wezel Foundation

Summer Camps

  • Visual and Performing Arts Summer Camps - 2025

    We are excited to partner with the Manatee Arts Education Council again this year to offer our highly successful SmARTen UP Camp. 

    2025 SmARTen UP Camp - June 2-5

    Four-day music and art camp for rising 1st grade to 6th grade students.

    Monday 6/2 to Thursday 6/5 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day.

    James Tillman Elementary School

    1415 29th St. E., Palmetto

    Daily Activities: Music, Dance, Art, Theatre, Orchestra and MORE!

    Free Breakfast available 8:00-8:30 AM

    Extended Care available 7:00-8:00 AM and/or 4:00-6:00 PM

    Tuition: $200.00 for First Child.  $175.00 for Second Child

    $25.00 Extended Supervision Fee

    Register at MAECarts.org

    Or contact - Rhea Skaggs, SkaggsR@manateeschools.net, SDMC Specialist for Visual & Performing Arts