Portfolio screening for high school art students interested in applying for the 2008-2009 Governor's School will be October 22, 2008 at Woodbridge High School beginning at 2:30 p.m. Application materials and portfolio requirements can be obtained from any high school art teacher in Prince William County Schools.

Young artists in grades 2 through 8, spent two week of their summer creating amazing art "Inspired By Nature." One hundred student artists participated in the Summer Art Enrichment Program sponsored by Prince William County Schools. The west end program was held at Marsteller Middle School and the east end program was at Benton Middle School. Both programs hosted student art displays on the final day. Students were extremely excited to share their work with family and friends.

Applications for the 2009 Summer Art Enrichment Program for students who have completed grades 2 through 8 will be available from every elementary and middle school art teacher in Prince William County beginning March 1, 2009. The deadline for submitting an application will be May 15, 2009.

"It was an amazing experience to come to Sweet Briar College for the Summer Art Program with so many other talented kids from Prince William County. I wish I could come back every year. I won't ever forget the people I met or the art I created." Student participant 2008 - Battlefield High School

"Doing the Sweet Briar Art Program this summer was a great experience to let art flow; to use different media, and to express your creativity... You'll be seeing me next year." Student participant 2008 - Gar-Field High School

"I really enjoyed this week at Sweet Briar. I grew so much as an artist. I feel grateful for being able to experience this." Student participant 2008 - Forest Park High School

Information about the 2009 Summer Art Enrichment Program is currently available from every high school art teacher in Prince William County Schools. Applications will be available through the high school art teachers February 1, 2009.