Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Morning high of 51F with temps falling to near 40. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..
Partly cloudy skies. Very cold. Low 19F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Updated: January 19, 2025 @ 11:17 am
Scenes from University of Georgia 2024 fall graduation at the fall Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Photo/Laney Martin; @LaneyMartinPhotography)
Scenes from University of Georgia 2024 fall graduation at the fall Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Photo/Laney Martin; @LaneyMartinPhotography)
Each year, The Classic Center Cultural Foundation awards over $60,000 in grants and scholarships in performing arts, visual arts and hospitality education. With deadlines approaching, here are some scholarships and funds the foundation offers.
Every year, The Classic Center Cultural Foundation gives $30,000 in annual scholarships to high school students who plan to pursue careers in visual arts and performing arts. Those interested will submit an application and take part in an audition process. Those who receive the performing arts and visual arts scholarships will be awarded $2,000 each and will earn their high school program a $500 award.
Deadline to apply: March 7 at 5 p.m.
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation has raised $25,000 through the Paul T. Martin Hospitality Education Fund for those interested in a career in hospitality, event, music or sports management. Applications are open to anyone currently enrolled in hospitality, event, music or sports management degree programs at the University of Georgia or Athens Technical College, and graduating seniors at Athens Community Career Academy are also encouraged to apply. The deadline for this scholarship is Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.
Deadline to apply: Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.
To celebrate the career of Paul M. Cramer, president and CEO of The Classic Center, the center has dedicated a scholarship in Cramer’s name for several of the center’s employees to begin or continue their education in music, sports, hospitality or event management.
Students interested in applying to the performing arts, visual arts and hospitality scholarships can visit The Classic Center Cultural Foundation’s scholarships page here or email Foundation@ClassicCenter.com.
The Classic City Rotary, Athens Resonates and the Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards…
The University of Georgia Club Archery team, founded in 2017, has become a hub of success, camaraderie and inclusion, welcoming archers of all skill levels and backgrounds.
On Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the LHAC held an Artist Reception to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions: “Twist,” works by Carol John, and “Distillations,” works by Patti Roberts-Pizzuto and Johntimothy Pizzuto. A third exhibit titled “fast tracks, ski masks, and plaid slacks” by Tim Root was also on display at the reception.
Read the digital edition of the newspaper
The Red & Black is a nonprofit, independent news organization that serves the Athens and University of Georgia communities as well as trains college students for careers in the news business.
Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.
We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:
