JCS Visual & Performing Arts

Congratulations to our Seal of Arts Excellents recipients for the Class of 2026!

Wonderful showcase from our Show Choirs on Thursday evening!

This Thursday!

Jessamine County Arts is excited to be offering an elementary theatre camp July 6th-10th! This camp is a 5 day training experience for your children to dive deeper into the world of theatre, gaining training in acting, dancing, and singing. The camp will be held at East Jessamine High School from 9-11:30am daily, with a short presentation on the last day of camp for families of the participants. The cost is $150, which includes t-shirts, crafts materials, and snacks for the week. Once registered, you will receive an email with a link for payment. The deadline to register is June 24, and there are only 20 spots available! Please fill out the following link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8RiXK67HJE-pML47EgMowktxYgpb0qlnZnnfSCmoFfgT8OQ/viewform?usp=send_form

Our JCS Orchestra Ensembles had a wonderful end of the year concert. It was exciting to see their growth throughout the year. Thank you, Ms Sommer, for a wonderful year!

Jessamine County Theatre proudly announces auditions for our upcoming production, Beauty is the Beast! Beauty is the Beast A new title by Don Zolidis Director: Nicole Adams PRODUCTION DATES: Thursday, August 13th - Sunday, August 16th REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin on or around July 20th thru August 7th. Technical rehearsals will be August 9th-12th. During technical rehearsals, no conflicts are accepted. If you have any questions regarding the rehearsal calendar please contact Austin at the contact information listed below. ABOUT AUDITIONS: For this casting call, the creative team will only be accepting video audition submissions. Auditionees are expected to submit a video audition by Friday, May 22nd at 11:59pm. This video should include a slate (name, pronouns, and introduce the monologue you are presenting), and a 60-90 second monologue (while the show is primarily a comedy, any style of monologue will be accepted). If called back, callbacks will be held Thursday, May 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. If you have any questions submitting any materials, please let us know! CASTING: All auditions are open to Jessamine County High School students, this includes incoming Freshman and outgoing Seniors. No roles have been pre-cast. Jessamine County Arts and the Creative Team of Beauty is the Beast welcomes all age-appropriate students to audition for this production. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/g4m8M2oQNX2z9eZ79 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nicole Adams (Director) at nicole.adams@jessamine.kyschools.us or Amy Harrod (District Arts Coordinator/Producer) at amy.harrod@jessamine.kyschools.us

Congratulations to our 2026 Arts Star Teachers! Nick Wallace - East Jessamine High Band Morgan Cobb - Brookside Elementary Art Katie Gensheimer- East Jessamine Middle Choirs

Congratulations to West Jessamine High School student, Allie Keck, who won the High School Best of Show for the entire state of Kentucky for her painting! Her work was considered Best in Show over all two dimensional categories. Painting, drawing, digital art, photography, printmaking, and graphic design. In sports terms, it is the equivalent of winning an individual state title in wrestling or swimming not just for one weight class or event, but besting them all. Basically she was named Mr./Mrs. Basketball of KY for Art.
Let's Go, Allie!

Congratulations to West Middle student Lynley White! Lynley is one of 30 students selected to attend Laura Bell Bundy's musical theatre camp this summer. Congratulations, Lynley! To learn more, visit: https://www.broadwaymastercamp.com/the-camp

#youwillbefound

CONGRATULATIONS are in order for West Jessamine High School's cast of Hadestown: Teen Addition!
The ensemble recieved a Bradley nomination for the 2026 Best Ensemble category!

We are proud of our students for excelling in the arts and representing Jessamine County. Best of luck and have fun at the Bradley Awards in Louisville on Sunday, May 31st at 5:00 pm located at the Brown Theatre in Lousiville.

Join us for an evening of music as the West Jessamine High School Chorus presents their Spring Concert! 🎶 Featuring Chorale, Concert Choir, and Show Choir, this final performance of the school year is one you won’t want to miss. 📅 May 5 | ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 WJHS Auditorium Free admission — come support these talented students as they close out the year!

Our Spring Orchestra concert is tonight! Join us at 6:30 pm.

If you've been to Mindy's Jessamine School of Classical Dance recital this weekend, you may have seen some beautiful artwork from some of our district art students. You can go check out some artwork in the WJHS lobby from the following schools: wjhs, rdes, bes, wes, nes, wjms Stop by and take a look!

We'd like to give a warm welcome to our new Director of Show Choirs, Macy Brockman.
The district is looking forward to working with you and showcasing our students!

Are you looking for some visual art class options for your students this summer?
We have a great group of Arts+ camps and classes happening in June!
Take a look and sign up today!

Visit here to register:
https://jessaminearts.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes

Spaces are limited!

Do you know an art, music, or drama teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire creativity? Nominate them for Arts Star Teacher of the Year! Let's celebrate the educators who help our students find their passion and creative voice.
You can cast your nomination here:
https://forms.gle/okCzZsk5qvq4JoaU9

Nominations close Friday, May 8th!
#ArtsEd #TeacherOfTheYear #CreativeKids

This weekend! Come on out to East High for a great show from our students.

Join us this Sunday to enjoy a recital of our vocal and instrumental performing arts seniors to complete their Seal of Arts Excellence! The recital is free to the public. We would love to have you there!

Tuesday Night!