2026–2027 Educator Season Preview

Bringing Learning to Life Through the Arts

Whether you joined us for our 2026–2027 Educator Season Preview or were unable to attend, we invite you to explore a season created with students and educators in mind.

From theatre, opera and dance to history, storytelling, STEAM and creative expression, Hampton Arts Education offers experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom and give students opportunities to see, hear, question, imagine and participate.

Our goal is not simply to offer field trips. We want Hampton Arts to be a resource and partner for educators throughout the school year.

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Community Connections

Arts, Stories & Community

The arts bring people together. Hampton Arts Education is committed to creating opportunities that celebrate local talent, professional artists, storytelling and shared experiences across generations.

Highlighting local talent continues to be an important part of Hampton Arts' mission. We hope you will join us for our community events!

A word from the Arts Education Manager 

At Hampton Arts Education, we believe the arts are not a luxury—they are an essential part of learning, expression and human development.

Through performances, workshops and opportunities to learn directly from professional artists, we want to help students discover not only what the arts can teach them, but what the arts can help them discover about themselves and the world around them.

Most importantly, we want educators to know that Hampton Arts is here as a partner. If you have an idea, a question or a challenge and think the arts might play a role, reach out to us.

Let’s see what we can create together.

— Ron Boucher
Arts Education Manager

For more information and financial assistance, please contact Ron Boucher at: ronald.boucher@hampton.gov

Additional Arts Education Resources:

• Americans for the Arts
• Arts Education and the High School Dropout Problem
• Efficacy of Arts Education Program