Award-Winning Visual and Performing Arts
At Booker, we teach the whole student. Our VPA program nurtures young artists in six disciplines, giving them pre-professional training at our state-of-the art facilities.
Our Disciplines
Art
Music
Dance
Production + Design
Film + Animation
Theatre
Current News & Events
Congratulations to our VPA Film student Nya Chambless! Her incredible film My Guardian Angel will be broadcast on our local station ABC 7 on Sunday September 14th at 5:30pm. With a message of inclusion, acceptance, and friendship, this is a local film you won’t want to miss!
Winning awards is what we do - even the beautifully designed and constructed building!
Congratulations to Schenkel & Schults Architects and CORE/HORUS Construction for winning SRQ Magazine’s Platinum Award for best public building in the 4Walls Visionary Building Design Competition
What’s all the fuss about Booker’s Visual & Performing Arts Program? Come see for yourself! Our 2025-2026 Season has been announced and ready for you to secure your spot. Whether you want entertainment, a break from the every day, or a blast of creative spirit - you’ll find it here!
Check out where we’ve been…
VPA Students lighting the way to a brighter future!
Booker Visual & Performing Arts Center Grand Opening
Proud principal Dr. Rachel Shelley on stage celebrating the incredible student talent!
VPA Faculty posing with joy!
VPA Music student Tristan Tran wins another Young Artist Showcase Award!
VPA Theatre Master Class with Kristin Chenoweth!*
*Tony award winner for “Wicked” *Emmy Award winner for “Glee”
VPA Music performing at Jazz Fest!
See Us in Action
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We’d love to meet you.
Join us for one of two VPA Open Houses held every fall and spring, book a tour, or set up a “shadow” day for your student.