Visit the AFA

Why Did You Join the AFA?.mp4

The Academy for the Fine Arts is pleased to offer a variety of ways to visit the AFA through our Shadow Day program.   We also encourage you to browse this website for audition requirements, application information, and, of course, follow us on our social media accounts listed below! 


Watch the video to hear from our Ambassadors about what they love most about the AFA!

Click the picture above to register for a shadow day.

IMPORTANT:  

Transportation for all in person Shadow Days is NOT provided by FCPS.  Students must arrange to be dropped off at TJ High.


Times for High School Shadow Days are:


8:00am-10:00am for art, music, theatre. and dance 

11:30am-1:30pm for musical theatre  


Available Dates:


Sept 13th

Oct 18th

Nov 8th

Dec 13th

Jan 10th

Middle School Shadow Day for Grades 7 and 8


Feb 14th

8:00am-10:00am for art, music, theatre. and dance 

11:30am-1:30pm for musical theatre