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AFA Virtual Visit

Visit the AFA

The Academy for the Fine Arts is pleased to offer a variety of ways to visit the AFA through our Shadow Day program.  This year, we will be offering face to face shadow days as well as one virtual shadow day.  We also encourage you to browse this website for audition requirements and application information and, of course, follow us on our social media accounts listed below!

Take A Virtual Tour!

Click here to watch a brief video that explains what the AFA is and also takes you on a tour of our facilities at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. 

Hear from AFA Students!

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Click here to view a Flip Grid featuring several AFA students and Staff members sharing what they love most about the AFA. 

Register for a  Shadow Day

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Click the picture above to register for a shadow day.
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IMPORTANT:  Transportation for all in person Shadow Days is NOT provided by FCPS.  Students must arrange to be dropped off at TJ High.

Times for Shadow Days are:
8:00am-10:00am for art, music, theatre. and dance 
11:30am-1:30pm for musical theatre  

​The shadow day schedule is:

Face to Face for Grades 9-11
Sept 14th
Oct 12th
Nov 9th
Dec 14th
Jan 18
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Face to Face for Grades 6-8
March 8th 8-10 


Ready to Apply? Use the links below. 
​Applications are due January 21st

Click Here to Begin your Application!
NOT accessible on the FCPS Guest Network

To log in to the application do not type "my.fcps.org" after your username.

Example: 02JMiller
Password: Your newer password that is NOT your student ID. 

**If you are not a current FCPS student or are having trouble accessing the form, please email jonathan.kurtz@fcps.org for an alternative form. **

Want More Information?  Give us a call or email!


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AFA Coordinator

jonathan.kurtz@fcps.org

Telephone

Voice: (240) 236-8352
Fax: (240) 236-8201

Visit Us

Governor Thomas Johnson High
1501 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
  • Home
  • Focus Areas
    • Dance
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Musical Theatre
    • Visual Art
  • About
    • Staff
  • Application Information
  • Visit the AFA
  • Events
  • Galleries
    • Art of Being Human 2018
    • Walk of Art 2019
    • Ekphrastic Collaborations 2020
    • Darkness to Light 2021
    • AFA Sponsors
  • Donate