MANSFIELD — Beginning April 17, Richland Academy of the Arts will present the 2023 Spring High School Student Exhibition, an exhibition of works by local high school students. The art works on display showcase the multitude of talent from the local high school community. Each piece demonstrates the student’s creativity and skillful knowledge of their […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts invites students to meet theatre instructors, explore inner actor
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts is excited to announce Theatre Classes offered by instructors Maria Beery, Megan Williams, and Erin Wolford. Meet Maria Beery Maria first taught drama at RAA in 1997 while still a student at Ashland University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and Philosophy. Continuing her […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts gives public a chance to meet the Visual Arts Dept.
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts is excited to announce NEW Visual Arts Classes offered for all ages. Meet Visual Arts Instructors Autumn Cadle, Jacy Warrick, and Ryan Failor. Meet Autumn Cadle Autumn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts with a minor in Graphic Design from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Continuing her […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts presents annual Father-Daughter Ball on Jan. 21
MANSFIELD — Tickets for Richland Academy of the Arts’ annual Father-Daughter Ball are on sale now. The Midwinter’s Night Dream Ball will take place at the academy on Jan. 21. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for hors d’oeurves. A photographer will snap a photo of each fairy princess and her king on this magical […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts adds 5 new music instructors
MANSFIELD — In an effort to expand program offerings and offer more arts opportunities to the community, Richland Academy of the Arts has hired five new instructors to its team. Private music lessons are available for a wide variety of instruments. New team members include: Patrick Clinage – Voice Lessons. Dr. Karen Griebling – Violin […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts offers art, music, dance classes for 60-plus
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts will be offering more classes for Seniors 60+ than ever before this fall. Classes for Seniors 60+ are free and sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. – Group Drumming for Seniors 2 to 3:30 p.m. – Senior Ceramics 5 to 6 p.m. […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts appoints Michael Benson as new executive director
MANSFIELD — The Richland Academy of the Arts (RAA) Board of Directors has selected Dr. Michael Benson, NCTM (Nationally Certified Teacher of Music) as the new Executive Director. The school noted that Benson’s extensive arts background, combined with a deep passion for education and community collaboration, will help to further advance the mission of the […]
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Richland Academy offers numerous art & dance camps for kids in July
MANSFIELD — It’s an exciting time for kids at Richland Academy of the Arts with new summer camps happening this year. Camps for kids ages 4 through 12 will be running all summer long. The Academy is offering a special discount for those who sign-up for 3 or more camps – get $10 off. For […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts to offer Spring Exhibition by students & teachers in new gallery space
MANSFIELD — Beginning May 21, Richland Academy of the Arts will present the Spring Student Art Exhibition, an exhibition of works by students and teachers from a wide array of classes at the Academy. The classes to be showcased are instructed by Ryan Failor, Autumn Cadle, and Jacy Warrick. Classes include 60+ Alternate Mediums, Cave […]
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Cooper, founder & executive director, announces retirement from Richland Academy of the Arts
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts is celebrating 30 years of education in downtown Mansfield. Looking to the future, RAA is announcing the retirement of Marianne Cooper, Founder and Executive Director of the Academy. Cooper has long been actively involved and passionate about the arts scene in Mansfield, having participated in numerous choirs, theatre […]