The Nasher Sculpture Center is pleased to partner with Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts to bring selected guests from the 2010 NasherSALON Speaker Series to the school for afternoon Salons. The events give students the opportunity to get up close and personal, and ask questions, to some of the leading cultural icons of our times.
When all seats are sold to the evening SALON, we will offer a limited number of tickets to a special 3 pm, student-led SALON at Booker T. Washington High School.
Afternoon Speakers include:
January 21, 2010 Robert Duvall
September 23, 2010 Stephen Sondheim
Tickets are $25 for Members and $30 for Non-Members.
Please note, there is a convenience fee per ticket ($2.00 for Members and $2.50 for Non-Members) as well as an additional fee if purchased over the phone ($2).
About Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts:
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts mission statement states “To provide intensive training in the arts and academics”. Arts Magnet prepares students to attend college, conservatory or to enter the professional field. Since its inception the school has garnered 18 presidential scholars and 194 DeeBee awards sponsored by Downbeat magazine – a total unmatched by any institution, college or university in the country. The students’ achievement comes as no surprise to those familiar with the instructional staff and the administration. With an approximate ratio of 1 faculty member to every 12 students in specialized areas, the efforts of 61 full-time teachers and 14 part-time/consultant teachers are augmented by master classes from visiting professionals in every discipline throughout the year. Approximately 88% of the faculty has more than ten years of teaching experience, and more than 83% have advanced degrees. The distinguished faculty includes Fulbright Scholars, a Christa McAuliffe Fellow, National Tandy Technology Scholars, and several Surdna Fellows.