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Arts Academy

Mission Statement

The ACA Academy mission is to create a program that fosters talent and skills that encourage career development in all art disciplines. The Academy will promote quality entertainment and cultural enrichment opportunities for the community of Addison and its surrounding suburbs. The Addison Center for the Arts will take the lead in collaboration with High School District 88, The Village of Addison, and members of its community in creating a unique educational experience to benefit individuals and groups of all ages.

Goals

The ACA Academy’s goals are to : 

1.   Educate and promote artistic talents and skills for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

2.   Provide entertainment and cultural enrichment to meet the needs of a diverse population.

3.   Develop career skills in the arts while providing work opportunities within the business sector.

 

Under Construction

Harry Theodore and Dick Gilbranson Waiting for tour to start.

Scott explains the smart screen in one of the practice rooms.

Mike explains to Sandy the electronic keyboards and equipment in yet another room of the Music wing.

Checking it out.

On to the Fieldhouse.

Annette checks out the construction job in the Studio Theater.

State of the Art electronic equipment that will benefit our students and community for many years. This is a spot in the Studio Theater for just that.

Scott answers one of the many questions and helps us visualize the end results.

Last stop, best stop! The future Addison Center for the Arts.Mike gives us the big TA DA!

An unexpected hole, which certainly will be fixed!

Our leaders: Principal Dr. Scott Helton and Asst Principal Mike Bolden With Annette Lieber Pres of ACA.

We have a thumbs up and an enthusiastic approval!

Can't take the Art Teacher out of the Board Member! I hope we can keep this sign!!!!!

Getting started.

Going through the halls...Kathy McDermott looks "cautious".

Scott holding the door for the group to the new commons area.

Mike holds the door for us leading to the new Music Wing.

An old gymnasium turn orchestra/band room.

Susan Cargill looks on very impressed.

Sandy Ganakos, Susan Cargill and Annette look very pleased with what they see, don't they?

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Floor Plan


Entrance View


 

Committee Members

Irene Boutzarelos
   - Co-Chair
Evelyn Berleman
   - Co-Chair
Gerrie Aulisa
- Website & Communications
Evelyn Berleman
Sue Bortko
Cindy Bosworth
LeVonne Cescollini-Boyer
Kathy Mc Dermott
Annette Leiber
Francine Nevers
Jeanne Tornow Bemi
 

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