What is the spotlight series?
The Spotlight Series is an initiative supported by the Slaughter Family Arts Awards to inspire a bond within the Fort Worth artistic community. The goal is to support a project or a production of a Fort Worth native that will positively impact and shift the attention to the blossoming artistic talent in Fort Worth. The voices of such projects are sure to evolve over time. Keep reading to learn about the efforts supported so far by this exciting initiative!
BE OUR NEXT SPOTLIGHT series PRODUCER!
We’re looking for our next Spotlight Series producer. If you are a passionate, creative, and responsible student artist from the Fort Worth area, we want to hear about your idea to bring an art experience to locals. To be considered, submit a proposal that includes the following:
An explanation of your idea, in detail (2-3 paragraphs)
Who would be invited to participate in this program
The estimated budget for this program
When you would like to offer this program
Your full name, school/grade, email address, and phone number
Submit your proposal in an email to sfaa@sfaawards.org by May 15, 2024. We’ll be in touch with all applicants to follow-up.
past spotlight series projects
2022 Spotlight Series: Art Camp at Como Community Center
In August 2022, we shined the spotlight on Camille Keehan, an SFAAward-winning visual artist and student at All Saints Episcopal School. Under Camille’s vision, organization, and leadership, 120+ students gathered at Como Community Center for a free art camp to explore their creativity.
2022 Spotlight Series: Legally Blonde The Musical
In June 2022, the spotlight was on the student-driven production of Legally Blonde The Musical! Dozens of students came together to take on the roles of performers, directors, designers, tech crew, and more. Two live performances were held at Fort Worth Country Day’s Scott Theater. This was the second Spotlight Series musical production under the vision and organization of Joe Westermann. We are thrilled that Joe and his core team have launched the Spotlight Cast & Crew to continue their amazing commitment to providing a musical theatre experience to students in the Fort Worth area, tuition free!
2021 Spotlight Series: A Chorus Line (High School Edition)
The inaugural year of the SFAA Spotlight Series brought the Fort Worth community a completely student-led production of A Chorus Line (High School Edition), thanks to the creative vision of Joe Westermann! After socially-distanced auditions and rehearsals, patrons were treated to performances by dozens of student actors, dancers, technicians, and designers that dazzled and amazed. What a way to kick off this SFAAwards initiative!
Did you know that the Spotlight Series efforts have been offered completely free of charge to all participants? Donate today to make the dreams of student artists become a reality!
Watch about the beginnings of the SFAA Spotlight Series!
“An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.”