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“Wolf Trap is just one of the nicest theaters in the whole country to play. It’s the people, the audience that makes playing here special.” — Lyle Lovett, Performing ArtistImage Credit: The Filene Center at Wolf Trap during a summer performance |
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“GRACE is proud be at the forefront of engaging the Reston community in contemporary art.” — John Alciati, President & CEO, GRACEImage Credit: Group shot of Gallery goers from BITE: identity and humor, juried by Jefferson Pinder in 2011 |
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"Fairfax County is rich in it's cultural diversity. Dr. Rangarajan is one of the many outstanding ethnic local dancers."Image Credit: Dr. Janaki Rangarajan |
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“Our 2010 Traveling Troupe had so much fun learning how to do physical comedy on stage with Master Teacher and Movement Choreographer Matt Wilson!” — Jeanne E. Harrison, Producing Artistic Director
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“MPA's mission is to exhibit the work of emerging and established artists from the mid-Atlantic region and to serve the residents of McLean and the County.” — Nancy Powers Perry, Executive Director, McLean Project for the ArtsImage Credit: Fantastic Journeys guest curator Beatrice Gralton, discusses the works she selected for the exhibition. |
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"The Washington Post critics have described the FSO as a “fine ensemble” (Mark Estren), “dazzling,…organic…and brilliant,” (Joan Reinthaler) offering “a good program, good soloist(s) and a lot of energy and heart.” (Anne Midgette).Image Credit: Maestro Chris Zimmerman of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra |
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"Dancin' Unlimited is just one of the many incredible dance organizations the County has to offer." — Alan GreenImage Credit: Minnie the Moocher performed by Dancin’ Unlimited Jazz Dance Company |
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An Initiative for Fairfax County Elementary Schools
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Your school can expose students during their formative school years to culturally rich experiences through art, dance, music, new media, opera, puppetry, storytelling, and theatre.
The Title One Initiative will introduce CAPs programming to underserved Fairfax County elementary school students by offering FREE arts programming.
About CAPs
CAPs links artists with Fairfax County Public School students. Since 1983, through live performances and interactive workshops, CAPs encourages life-long learning and self-expression. In 2011, more than 70 professional performing, visual and literary CAPs artists provided high-quality arts educational supplement for approximately 49,000 students in 75 of 141 Fairfax County elementary schools.
The Arts Council of Fairfax County received the Fairfax County Public Schools’ Community Partner of the Year Award in recognition for serving Fairfax County youth in 2011.
2011/12 Title One Sponsors
This initiative is underwritten in part by the Dominion Foundation, Mary Jo Ford and Verizon.
Benefits Of Participating
Many of the CAPs program offerings meet the Standards of Learning requirements and provide a student-friendly environment for exciting and interactive learning.
- Select artists from a high quality, diverse, juried portfolio by working closely with Arts Council staff.
- View all artists’ profiles at our artist directory.
- See video clips of live performances and photographs from the artists.
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If you would like to host a free performance at your school, please contact Henrik Sundqvist, Director of Communications & Programs, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at (703) 642-0862.
Our MissionThe Arts Council is the recognized voice of the arts in Fairfax County, dedicated to fostering a dynamic and diverse local arts presence and participation. We ensure that artists and the arts thrive by providing vision, leadership, advocacy, funding, education and capacity building. The Arts Council is funded in part by Fairfax County, corporations, foundations, individuals, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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