Arts Development
Further developing the arts is another component of making sure students receive a well-rounded education during their time in the Hudson City Schools.
Below are programs that the Hudson Schools Foundation believes would encourage and nurture creativity in students:
- Artist-in-residence program: fine arts, crafts, performers, musicians, writers
- Field trips: designed to expand awareness of the arts both obvious and obscure
- Studio space: a place for students who desire to practice their craft
- Professional performance series: theater, dance, music, & readings
- Student performance series: garage bands, poetry slams, dance, voice, drama
The Oviatt Theatre at Hudson Middle School: "Theatre at the O"
This project would renovate the front interior and restore the historic facade with the purpose of creating a summer youth theater. Unique architectural features of this historic 1928 building still exist under the 1970's style remodel. Beautifully arched ceilings and the original woodwork are still intact. The facade of the building facing Oviatt Street was once a grand entrance with an interior second story balcony and skylight.
The existing auditorium theater seats 600 and has up-to-date sound, lighting and dressing areas for professional quality staging. There is ample parking. The entrance and arcade gallery can be used for art installations, museum collections on loan and as a pre-performance reception hall. This project would not only serve to instruct and encourage our students in the performing arts, but will also allow the community to celebrate the heritage of the Hudson Public Schools.