Governor's School for the Arts

West Liberty State College

June 28-July 18, 2009

An Awesome Experience!

The West Virginia Governor's School for the Arts 2009 will be held at West Liberty State College in the northern panhandle for a second consecutive year..

If you are a tenth-grader who writes, dances, sings, plays an instrument, acts, draws/paints, or works in digital media, take the time to explore this site and talk about it with other students who have attended. They report that the Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) is the "most awesome experience" of their lives. Read through the entire site before making your decision. If it seems that this is just the opportunity you've been looking for, take the first step and start the application process. It could change you forever.

Applicants must currently live and attend school in West Virginia. Students who attend public and private schools as well as those who are home-schooled are eligible. Selected students are also expected to attend school within West Virginia in 2009-2010..

Sherry Keffer, Director of Governor's Schools Department of Education and the Arts Building 5, Room 205 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305

304 558-2440

Sherry.L.Keffer@wv.gov

Updates

Important Links

The Handbook for Students and Parents as well as the forms you are to complete and mail to West Liberty University can be found by clicking here

Completed forms are to be postmarked and mailed to West Liberty University by Tuesday, June 2.

Have you wondered who the lucky and talented 100 students are who will attend GSA in 2009? Click here to find out.

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Wow! West Liberty State College, taking advantage of its digital tv studio technology, produced daily video clips. For a wonderful glimpse at GSA in action,CLICK HERE.

Ninety-nine West Virginia students attended GSA at West Liberty in 2008.Click for a complete listing of students.