Woodruff Arts Center Education Programs

Woodruff Arts Center Education Programs includes education programs at the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the High Museum of Art. Activities listed include camps, classes, workshops, arts integration in local schools, specialized mentorship programs, residencies, professional learning opportunities, the Talent Development Program, the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Level Up – Virtual Education Series, Toddler Thursdays, Toddler Saturdays, Teen Team, and Lifelong Learning.

Programs

• Education Programs at the Alliance Theatre — Educational programming includes camps, classes, workshops, arts integration in local schools, specialized mentorship programs, residencies, workshops, and professional learning opportunities.
• Education Programs at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra — Includes the Talent Development Program, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Level Up – Virtual Education Series.
• Education Programs at the High Museum of Art — Includes Toddler Thursdays/Saturdays, Toddler Days, Teen Team, and Lifelong Learning.
• Toddler Takeover — 0 to 5 · A collaborative event hosted by the Alliance, ASO, and the High for children age 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
• Talent Development Program — grades 5 to 12 · Provides 25 Black and Latinx students across grade levels 5 to 12 with weekly music lessons, intensive mentorship, performance opportunities, and scholarship funding.
• Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra — grades 8 to 12 · Recruits advanced young musicians and provides a competitive environment and performance opportunities.
• Level Up – Virtual Education Series — Tutorials for students to learn directly from expert ASO musicians online.
• Toddler Thursdays — 15 months to 3 years old · weekly · Engages children’s creativity through self-guided tours, deep dives into artists and artwork, and art-making activities.
• Toddler Saturdays — 15 months to 3 years old · first Saturday of every month · Toddler programming at the High for very young children and their caregivers.
• Teen Team — high school students · year-long · An ensemble of 15 creative high school students focused on art and community engagement.
• Lifelong Learning — 50 and older · Programming for creative adults ages fifty and older including artmaking workshops, art conservation tours, and community celebrations.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

The Woodruff Arts Center says that increasing access to arts education is an integral part of its mission to create a lasting impact on the community. The Arts Center extends education programs into the community, serving 150 out of 159 total counties in Georgia, and supports educators with resources, creative outlets, in-school residencies, and professional development opportunities for teachers.

Last updated November 13, 2026.