The Chestnut Family Foundation donated $50,000 to the Augusta Mini Theatre to support their arts education programming for students in the local community. The Theatre was founded in 1975 and provides affordable arts instruction and mentoring for youth in a historically underserved area. They offer classes in drama, dance, visual arts, piano and violin, allowing students to show off their proficiency at end-of-semester showcases, exhibits, recitals and main-stage productions. Besides learning artistic skills, they mentor students and encourage them to develop important life skills such as timeliness, organization, communication and respect for self and others. The Augusta Mini Theatre has filled a void in the local community by enriching the educational, artistic and personal development opportunities for its students, and the Chestnut Family Foundation is proud to support their efforts.
