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The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts Calls Downtown Austin Home
AUSTIN, Texas--(Newswire)—November 9, 2009—The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts
(ASPVA), a non-profit organization created to serve students in the Austin area gifted in the performing
and visual arts, announces their downtown location for a private school opening fall 2010 for 6-12th
grades.
The school will offer a full academic curriculum with an emphasis on art and daily wellness. ASPVA will
lease the educational building in Central Christian Church at 1110 Guadalupe Drive just two blocks
west of the Capitol and within walking distance of museums, theaters, public library and parks. While
ASPVA is a non-parochial school, Carol de Cardenas, ASPVA founder and director, said, “We are
delighted to call this historical building established in 1928 home. The facility is a work of art in itself,
and according to our professional music staff, the sanctuary has amazing acoustics.” This nationally
registered historic church is celebrating their 80th anniversary this year on November 15 and its rich
history which includes President Lyndon B. Johnson as one of its most famous members. Ed Heenan,
Director of Music for Central Christian Church stated, “We welcome ASPVA, and we are happy to
contribute to our community in such a creative, cultural and educational way.”
“We are excited to offer performing and visual art classes by world renowned artists who have made
Austin their home,” said Nathaniel Mayfield, ASPVA Director of Music. “The Music Capital of the World is
ripe for a school like ASPVA.” At 14 years old, Mayfield had to travel 2,000 miles to Interlochen Arts
Academy in Michigan because a school such as this did not exist in his hometown of Austin. Mayfield
explains that his participation in arts education was critical to his success, and gave him the confidence
to apply to Juilliard and Columbia University. He is the recipient of the coveted Presidential Scholar
Award and a Fulbright Scholarship.
Renovations to the building are underway thanks to the contributions from Central Christian Church,
American Campus Communities, and individual contributors. “ASPVA appreciates having such great
partners who share in our vision of educating the next generation of Austin artists,” said de Cardenas.
Interested families may schedule an appointment to learn more about the school by emailing
admissions@theaustinschool.org or by calling (512) 773-3398.
AUSTIN, Texas--(Newswire)—November 9, 2009—The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts
(ASPVA), a non-profit organization created to serve students in the Austin area gifted in the performing
and visual arts, announces their downtown location for a private school opening fall 2010 for 6-12th
grades.
The school will offer a full academic curriculum with an emphasis on art and daily wellness. ASPVA will
lease the educational building in Central Christian Church at 1110 Guadalupe Drive just two blocks
west of the Capitol and within walking distance of museums, theaters, public library and parks. While
ASPVA is a non-parochial school, Carol de Cardenas, ASPVA founder and director, said, “We are
delighted to call this historical building established in 1928 home. The facility is a work of art in itself,
and according to our professional music staff, the sanctuary has amazing acoustics.” This nationally
registered historic church is celebrating their 80th anniversary this year on November 15 and its rich
history which includes President Lyndon B. Johnson as one of its most famous members. Ed Heenan,
Director of Music for Central Christian Church stated, “We welcome ASPVA, and we are happy to
contribute to our community in such a creative, cultural and educational way.”
“We are excited to offer performing and visual art classes by world renowned artists who have made
Austin their home,” said Nathaniel Mayfield, ASPVA Director of Music. “The Music Capital of the World is
ripe for a school like ASPVA.” At 14 years old, Mayfield had to travel 2,000 miles to Interlochen Arts
Academy in Michigan because a school such as this did not exist in his hometown of Austin. Mayfield
explains that his participation in arts education was critical to his success, and gave him the confidence
to apply to Juilliard and Columbia University. He is the recipient of the coveted Presidential Scholar
Award and a Fulbright Scholarship.
Renovations to the building are underway thanks to the contributions from Central Christian Church,
American Campus Communities, and individual contributors. “ASPVA appreciates having such great
partners who share in our vision of educating the next generation of Austin artists,” said de Cardenas.
Interested families may schedule an appointment to learn more about the school by emailing
admissions@theaustinschool.org or by calling (512) 773-3398.
The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts (ASPVA) admits students of any race,
color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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About ASPVA
The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a place for students who want to pursue
academic and artistic excellence where they will be honored by passionate, inspiring teachers while
celebrating creativity, community and service. ASPVA began by offering dance classes for all levels as
part of Phase I of its development. Phase II currently offers master classes in the arts and unique
wellness activities including a performance jump rope team through Connections, an outreach program
created for 1st – 12th graders, on-site in partnering schools and other student organizations. In fall
2010, ASPVA will unveil a private school offering a full-academic curriculum developed according to
accreditation standards, a world class arts education and daily wellness program as part of Phase III.
For additional information or to subscribe to the ASPVA newsletter visit www.theaustinschool.org.
About Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church first developed around 200 years ago on the American frontier. Their practices
and teachings have been historically shaped by those roots. Central Christian Church first began
meeting in downtown Austin in 1847, making it one of the oldest church congregations in Austin. The
building, which has been used now for 80 years, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
is a widely recognized example of the "Eclectic" or "Beaux Arts" movement of the 1920's. Its interior is
similar to that of the medieval cathedral of St. Miniato al Monte in Florence, Italy, while the exterior is
suggestive of our Spanish Colonial history. Dr. James W. Van Meter, Jr. has been pastor for the past six
years. Additional information can be found at www.cccaustin.org.
About American Campus Communities
American Campus Communities Inc. is one of the largest developers, owners and managers of high
quality student housing communities in the United States. The company is a fully integrated, self
managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the design,
finance, development, construction management and operational management of student housing
properties. American Campus Communities owns 86 student housing properties containing
approximately 52,800 beds, with a minority interest in 21 joint venture properties containing
approximately 12,100 beds. Including its owned, joint venture and third-party managed properties,
ACC's total managed portfolio consists of 139 properties with approximately 88,600 beds. Additional
information is available at www.studenthousing.com.
The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a place for students who want to pursue
academic and artistic excellence where they will be honored by passionate, inspiring teachers while
celebrating creativity, community and service. ASPVA began by offering dance classes for all levels as
part of Phase I of its development. Phase II currently offers master classes in the arts and unique
wellness activities including a performance jump rope team through Connections, an outreach program
created for 1st – 12th graders, on-site in partnering schools and other student organizations. In fall
2010, ASPVA will unveil a private school offering a full-academic curriculum developed according to
accreditation standards, a world class arts education and daily wellness program as part of Phase III.
For additional information or to subscribe to the ASPVA newsletter visit www.theaustinschool.org.
About Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church first developed around 200 years ago on the American frontier. Their practices
and teachings have been historically shaped by those roots. Central Christian Church first began
meeting in downtown Austin in 1847, making it one of the oldest church congregations in Austin. The
building, which has been used now for 80 years, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
is a widely recognized example of the "Eclectic" or "Beaux Arts" movement of the 1920's. Its interior is
similar to that of the medieval cathedral of St. Miniato al Monte in Florence, Italy, while the exterior is
suggestive of our Spanish Colonial history. Dr. James W. Van Meter, Jr. has been pastor for the past six
years. Additional information can be found at www.cccaustin.org.
About American Campus Communities
American Campus Communities Inc. is one of the largest developers, owners and managers of high
quality student housing communities in the United States. The company is a fully integrated, self
managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the design,
finance, development, construction management and operational management of student housing
properties. American Campus Communities owns 86 student housing properties containing
approximately 52,800 beds, with a minority interest in 21 joint venture properties containing
approximately 12,100 beds. Including its owned, joint venture and third-party managed properties,
ACC's total managed portfolio consists of 139 properties with approximately 88,600 beds. Additional
information is available at www.studenthousing.com.
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