Division of Fine Arts
From performances and exhibitions to internships and tours around the world, explore your creativity with an education through the Division of Fine Arts at YHC.
Fine arts field experiences, internships, and tours
As a student in the Division of Fine Arts, you’ll be encourages by faculty to take advantage of learning experiences outside the classroom. You may have the opportunity to travel across the United States and worldwide to explore music, theatre, and art in various cultures. Additionally, faculty members can assist you in finding internships as you begin to plan for a career in the fine arts.
Examples of past internships and field experiences
- Production Manager – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
- Intern – Aurora Theater in Lawrenceville
- Actor – Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge
- Run Crew, Stage Manager – Brevard Music Center in Brevard, N.C.
- Student – Broadway Dreams Foundation’s Summer Intensive in Atlanta
- Intern – Disney College Program in Orlando, Fla.
- Box Office, Counselor, Ensemble Manager, High School Females Director, High School Males
- Director, Stage Crew – Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Mich.
- Actor – Peach State Summer Theatre in Valdosta
- Actor – Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, N.C.
- Stage Manager – Red Phoenix Theatre Company in Buford
- Comedy Studies Program Participant – The Second City in Chicago in Chicago, Ill.
- Intern – Serenbe Playhouse in Atlanta
- Actor – Unto These Hills in Cherokee, N.C.
- Intern – Young Actors Playhouse in Marietta
Past travel and tour opportunities
- Toronto and Stratford Theatre Tour
- Tour of Chicago
- Tour of Italy
- London Theatre Tour
- New York City Art Tour
- YHC Chamber Choir European Debut
- Art Tour of Italy
- YHC Choir European Concert Tour
Alumni experiences
Alumni from various fine arts programs at Young Harris College have earned positions such as:
- Intern – Act3 Productions in Sandy Springs
- Intern – Actor’s Express in Atlanta
- Actor – Circle Ensemble Theatre in Athens
- Intern – Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) in Roswell
- Artistic Director – Newnan Theatre Company (NTC) in Newnan
- Middle School Drama Instructor – Pace Academy, Atlanta
- Acting Apprentice – Horizon Theatre Company, Atlanta
- Comedy Intensive – Second City Theatre, Chicago
- Singer – Metropolitan Opera, NY
- Singer – Atlanta Opera
- Actor – Lead Role, Marvel movie franchise
- Actor – Film and Television
Fine Arts faculty
Academic programs in Division of Fine Arts
Exhibitions and performances
The Division of Fine Arts at Young Harris College offers an exciting lineup of world-class performances and exhibitions that showcase the creative efforts and talents of students, faculty, and distinguished guest artists.
Campus Gate Art Gallery
Meet and mingle with exhibiting artists and discuss the artwork of the YHC Campus Gate Art Gallery.
Theatre Young Harris
Purchase tickets to see plays and musicals starring a Theatre Young Harris cast.
Fine arts scholarships
The Division of Fine Arts offers scholarships in Art, Music, Musical Theatre, and Theatre. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact Dr. Keith DeFoor, Dean of the Division of Fine Arts.
Theatre for Young Audiences
The Theatre for Young Audiences at Young Harris College is a children’s theater supported by the Fred F. Register Endowment established by family and friends of Mr. Register. Each year, a production is offered during the fall semester, and elementary school children in the local and surrounding counties of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee are given the opportunity to view a live performance.
The annual Theatre for Young Audiences production is attended by more than 6,000 children from the southern Appalachian region.
For more information, contact Chris Crawford, Chair of the YHC Department of Theatre.
Literary magazine
Artemas literary magazine is created by and for the students of YHC and serves as a vehicle for their creative expression.
Music ensembles
Music students can participate in a variety of ensembles, including: Concert Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, and Piano Ensemble.
Also, YHC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
