Leadership Augusta

🎨🎶 Leadership Augusta Class of 2026 recently immersed themselves in Arts & Culture Day!

Led by Day Chair Gary Dennis, Executive Director of Jessye Norman School of the Arts, participants experienced firsthand how the arts enrich education, strengthen communities, and drive economic impact throughout Augusta.

The day’s journey included:
✨ Conversations and tour at the Morris Museum with John McBrayer (Curator of Education) and Kevin Grogan (Director and Curator)
🎭 Creative collaboration, choreography, and rehearsal activities with JNSA team including Denise Heard, Jennifer Munson, Carmen Moses, Graham Gooden, and Damian Green
🏫 A special performance put on by the Class of 2026 for 3rd grade students at Lamar-Milledge Elementary School
🎵 Visits to Grantski’s Records and Westobou Gallery
🖼️ Insightful discussions with leaders from Westobou and the Greater Augusta Arts The Greater Augusta Arts Council

A heartfelt thank you to our Day Sponsor, Security Federal Bank , for supporting this impactful experience, and to the day’s Transportation Sponsor, Jessye Norman School of the Arts for transporting class members to each destination throughout the day.

From visual art to music and performance, the Class of 2026 explored the rhythm of Augusta’s creative spirit and the importance of supporting arts and culture in our community.

🎓 Two Celebrations. One Leadership Legacy. 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate both the graduating classes of Leadership Augusta and Youth Leadership Augusta! Alumni are warmly invited to attend and celebrate alongside our graduates as we honor the next generation of changemakers and community leaders. Space is limited, so don’t forget to register your tickets soon!

🏆YLA Class of 2026, May 15th graduation tickets:
https://www.leadershipaugustaga.com/events/yla--2026-graduation

🥂Adult Class of 2026, May 21st Celebration of Leadership:
https://www.leadershipaugustaga.com/events/2026-celebration-of-leadership

Join us in shaping the future of Leadership Augusta. Board nominations are open.

Nominations can be made at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13nCjj9QRLnXwRkfY6S61jx5L7nSEsICQ8FJEHHrEXqo/edit?usp=drivesdk