Jessamine County Arts

05/28/2026

🎨 STATE CHAMPION ALERT! 🏆

Huge congratulations to West Jessamine High School student Allie Keck for an absolute powerhouse performance at the state level!

Allie’s painting didn't just win its category at the All State competition, it was awarded High School Best of Show for the entire state of Kentucky.

What does this mean?
In a sea of talent, Allie's work was ranked #1 across all two-dimensional categories, including:

🖌️Painting & Drawing

💻Digital Art & Photography

🖼️Printmaking & Graphic Design

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, vision, and this outstanding achievement, Allie!
Help us celebrate Allie in the comments! 👇

05/26/2026

This Thursday!

05/24/2026

Jessamine County Arts is excited to be offering an elementary theatre camp July 6th-10th!
This camp is a 5 day training experience for your children to dive deeper into the world of theatre, gaining training in acting, dancing, and singing. The camp will be held at East Jessamine High School from 9-11:30am daily, with a short presentation on the last day of camp for families of the participants. The cost is $150, which includes t-shirts, crafts materials, and snacks for the week.
Once registered, you will receive an email with a link for payment.
The deadline to register is June 24, and there are only 20 spots available! Please fill out the following link to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8RiXK67HJE-pML47EgMowktxYgpb0qlnZnnfSCmoFfgT8OQ/viewform?usp=send_form

05/24/2026

Our JCS Orchestra Ensembles had a wonderful end of the year concert. It was exciting to see their growth throughout the year. Thank you, Ms Sommer, for a wonderful year!

05/24/2026

Jessamine County Theatre proudly announces auditions for our upcoming production, Beauty is the Beast!

Beauty is the Beast
A new title by Don Zolidis

Director: Nicole Adams

PRODUCTION DATES:
Thursday, August 13th - Sunday, August 16th

REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will begin on or around July 20th thru August 7th. Technical rehearsals will be August 9th-12th. During technical rehearsals, no conflicts are accepted. If you have any questions regarding the rehearsal calendar please contact Nicole or Amy at the contact information listed below.

ABOUT AUDITIONS:
For this casting call, the creative team will only be accepting video audition submissions. Auditionees are expected to submit a video audition by Friday, May 22nd at 11:59pm. This video should include a slate (name, pronouns, and introduce the monologue you are presenting), and a 60-90 second monologue (while the show is primarily a comedy, any style of monologue will be accepted). If called back, callbacks will be held Thursday, May 28th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. If you have any questions submitting any materials, please let us know!

CASTING:
All auditions are open to Jessamine County High School students, this includes incoming Freshman and outgoing Seniors. No roles have been pre-cast. Jessamine County Arts and the Creative Team of Beauty is the Beast welcomes all age-appropriate students to audition for this production.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/g4m8M2oQNX2z9eZ79

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nicole Adams (Director) at [email protected] or Amy Harrod (District Arts Coordinator/Producer) at [email protected]

05/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Arts Star Teachers!

Nick Wallace - East Jessamine High Band
Morgan Cobb - Brookside Elementary Art
Katie Gensheimer- East Jessamine Middle Choirs

05/18/2026

Congratulations to West Jessamine High School student, Allie Keck, who won the High School Best of Show for the entire state of Kentucky for her painting! Her work was considered Best in Show over all two dimensional categories. Painting, drawing, digital art, photography, printmaking, and graphic design. In sports terms, it is the equivalent of winning an individual state title in wrestling or swimming not just for one weight class or event, but besting them all. Basically she was named Mr./Mrs. Basketball of KY for Art.
Let's Go, Allie!

05/16/2026

Our last big trip of the year, bringing home the hardware once again!

Chorale wins Mixed Choir II
Concert Choir wins Mixed Choir I
Women’s Ensemble wins Treble
Fortissima over Dually Noted in Show Choir
Women’s Ensemble wins Overall Choir
Weston Cross wins Best Vocal Soloist

Crescendo wins Middle School Show Choir AND Overall Middle School Choir!

05/11/2026

05/11/2026