Ashley for the Arts Festival – Saturday, May 13

Davie County Schools will hold the Ashley for the Arts Festival on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Davie County High School. Everyone is welcome and invited to enjoy this spring celebration!

The Incalculable Value of the Arts
In its seventh year, this festival is a free annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the arts and art education. As a proud supporter of the arts and a partner of Davie County Schools, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. generously donates $10,000 each year to support arts education through competitive grants offered for special projects, art supplies, performance materials, specialized equipment, and musical instruments. Todd Wanek, President & CEO of Ashley Furniture, believes, “The Arts have the power to enhance society with extraordinary grace and incalculable value.”

The heART of it all!
The theme of the Ashley for the Arts Festival is “The heART of it all.” Art comes from the heart. It’s how we interpret and experience the world, and it connects all cultures. For so many students, the arts are the heart of education—their passion, and they love the opportunity to learn in different ways. As a critical part of a well-rounded education, arts are a way of learning, communicating, developing the brain and cognitive abilities, and cultivating creativity. Furthermore, students acquire valuable soft skills and learn discipline and perseverance as they work together as a team in the performing arts.

The spring festival is a wonderful way for families to spend some quality time together over the Mother’s Day weekend. The opening ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the main gym, with a special presentation focused on this year’s theme. Throughout the festival, student performances in music, theatre arts, and dance will showcase students’ talent and hard work. An array of visual arts will be on display in the small gym, and children and adults alike can participate in hands-on “make and take” art sessions. A variety of arts and crafts vendors and refreshments will be available on site as well.

Come enjoy and experience “The heART of it all” at the Ashley for the Arts Festival on May 13

Reposted with permission from Davie Life.