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Passion and purpose are discovered through artistic expression.

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Arts

Greater Atlanta Christian School Arts Program


GAC offers some of the highest-level Fine Arts programming in Metro Atlanta, empowering students to explore their God-given gifts through band, orchestra, drama, dance, choir, and visual arts. Recognized as one of the leading performing arts high schools in Atlanta, Georgia, our award-winning programs foster creativity and shape bright futures with the support of accomplished faculty and talented mentors. Each student is equipped with the tools and encouragement needed to excel in their chosen discipline. Learn how a rigorous arts education brings out God-given gifts and nurtures bright futures.

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The Art of 20 Years: Over Two Decades in Motion with the School of Ballet

Psalm 149:3 says “Let them praise his name with dancing…” For over 20 years, the GAC School of Ballet has embraced this call, expressing joy and worship through dance. The creation of this program began out of a hope to expand GAC’s Fine Arts program and create a greater foundation for other areas in the program. Starting with a small number of ballet classes, the School of Ballet experienced exponential growth each year.

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Black and White Exhibition Celebrates 20 Years

For 20 years GAC has been celebrating the annual Black and White Exhibition, showcasing the best visual artistry from GAC students of all ages. Hosted annually by the Fine Arts Department in the Art & Design Center, this special tradition invites the entire GAC community to experience the creative journey of young artists through mediums including paintings, drawings, ceramics, photography, videography and sculpture.

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GAC Symphonic Band Earns Top Honors at GMEA District 13 Large Group Performance Evaluation

The GAC Symphonic Band showcased their exceptional talent and musical prowess at the GMEA District 13 Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) held at Paul Duke High School. This esteemed event brought together schools from across the state to be evaluated on their performance and sight reading abilities.

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GAC's 5th Grade Music Performance "Rock and Roll Forever: How It All Began" Takes Us Back in Time

GAC’s fifth-grade students recently performed in their "Rock and Roll Forever: How It All Began" music program. The program aimed to take the audience back to the days of American Bandstand, The Ed Sullivan Show, and Soul Train to explore the roots of rock and roll music

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By The Numbers

40+

Visual and performing arts electives

14

Shuler nominations in the last 5 years

7

Art studios

18

Theatre productions a year

15

Musical ensembles

28

Instructors in School of Ballet and School of Music

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Where the Art Happens

Art & Design Center

With more than 16,000 square-feet of space, the Art and Design Center is home to GAC's growing Visual Arts program. Students have access to the tools and space they need to nurture their artistic talents in classes like Sculpture, 2D and 3D art classes, Photography, and AP art classes.

Performing Arts Center

GAC's state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center offers an exquisite 50 foot stage for our band, choir, dance and orchestra performances. Seating for over 800 is found in the PAC, with a main floor, balcony, sweeping arches and wooden beams.

Bradford Center

The Bradford Center hosts the School of Ballet classes in multiple dance studios upstairs in the building. The School of Ballet offers classes for all ages and abilities in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, tap and acro dancing.

Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center

The Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center is one of the most vibrant areas on campus. Students participate in a vast array of performing arts including: Band, choir, drama, and orchestra. The facility also houses the School of Music which features 8 private music lesson studios. Our state-of-the-art theatre is home to eight drama performances a year. Talented instructors combined with numerous rehearsal spaces make it possible for even more students to perfect their skills in the performing arts. This building was named in honor of a GAC grandmother who is a big supporter of the arts.

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    Faculty Spotlights

    Tim Baker

    Tim Baker is a professional sculptor, educator and a service member in the United States Army, Georgia Army National Guard.  Tim received his Bachelors degree (BFA) in sculpture from Abilene Christian University (ACU) in 2003.  He received his Masters (MEd) in art education from University of North Georgia (UNG) and his Educational Specialists (EdS) from Liberty University (LU) in 2003 and 2014 respectively.  Tim has been teaching 3D Design, sculpture and graphic design at GAC since 1999.  Tim is an avid traveler and mission leader, leading trips to Russia (6 trips), Austria (12 trips) Greece (1 trip) and Guatemala (1 trip). Tim has traveled to 23 different countries and 44 of the 50 states. 

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    Dr. Marcus Miller

    Dr. Marcus Miller has performed a variety of roles and appeared as a concert soloist in his native Nashville, TN, throughout the country, and internationally. He has been seen by Nashville audiences as Papageno in The Magic Flute and Count Danilo Danilovitsch in The Merry Widow. Other roles include Giuseppe Palmieri in Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers, the role of the Reverend Rufus Griswold in the world premiere of The Raven’s Revenge by Amir Zaheri.  Dr. Miller’s concert solo appearances include Mozart’s Requiem with the Huxford Symphony Orchestra, Messiah with Lipscomb University, soloist with the Prentice Concert Chorale for Handel’s Te Deum and Brahms’ Requiem, and several others. 

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    Tammy Whitworth

    Tammy Whitworth is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Art Education (1991). She began her teaching career at Ben Hill County Middle School, in Fitzgerald, Georgia that Fall. Tammy attended Valdosta State University where she received her Masters Degree in Art Education in the school’s inaugural year of instituting that program and degree (1995). During her nine years at Ben Hill County Middle School she was voted by her peers the “Teacher of the Year” in 2001, before desiring to stay home with her two daughters, Laura Ann and Katie, during their formative years of development.

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    Dr. Robin Hensley

    Dr. Robin Elmore Hensley serves as Lower School Music Specialist at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross. Dr. Hensley holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from The University of Georgia. In addition to teaching general music classes for K3 through 5th grade students, Dr. Hensley directs Promises Elementary Chorus (an auditioned group of 4th & 5th grade singers), and offers private piano instruction through the GAC School of Music.  In 2024 and 2014, Robin was voted Lower School Educator of the Year at GAC.  Active at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church as Assistant Organist and Accompanist for Youth and Children’s Choirs, Dr. Hensley is a passionate advocate for young musicians, and she enjoys making music with students of all ages.

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