The cast and crew of “The Color Purple: The Musical” were honored with numerous nominations for 2023-24 HRACT Awards.
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For the 2nd time, we were ranked in the top 10 Wedding Venues in Newport News by WeddingRule.com.
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The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting adaptation of the classic Disney animated feature The Jungle Book. Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie, and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan.
Read MoreEnjoy a few participant projects from this family-friendly class.
Read MoreThe return of our Reader’s Theater series kicked off with David Ives’s All in the Timing
Read MoreJanelle Washington’s upcoming exhibit has been featured in Virginia Peninsula Media.
Read MoreAs a part of our Spring Break 2021 Activity Series, families were invited to come create chalk murals in front of our building.
Read MoreWant to know where we rank? Check out the article about the top 8 wedding venues in Newport News as of 2021.
Read MoreCheck out these incredible videos by some of the truly talented participants in our Shadow Puppet Production class, held during Winter 2021.
Read MoreGuest curator Clayton Singleton was featured in an article by Distinction Magazine which referenced his exhibit at Downing-Gross, Light From All Sides.
Read MoreGuest curator Clayton Singleton was featured in an article by Distinction Magazine which referenced his exhibit at Downing-Gross, Light From All Sides.
Read MoreCheck out some photos from James Cooper’s mystical class on the art of shadow puppetry.
Read MoreCheck out the Veer Magazine Article written by Betsy DiJulio on Light From All Sides, the January - March 2021 Exhibit.
Read MoreOur incredible puppetry instructor James Cooper was interviewed by Rebecca Weinstein for Arts Undercurrent with WHRV.
Read MoreThe artists from the exhibit discussed their works and their experience in bringing this exhibition to life.
Read MoreRain Spann and Parrish Majestic collaborated to bring this youth paint event to Downing-Gross.
Read MoreFeatured in Living Local, courtesy of Symone Davis with Wavy TV 10
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