The Woodlands Christian Academy opens New Fine Arts Education Building, Largest Black Box Theatre in Greater Houston

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is announcing the opening of a new $10.8 million Fine Arts Educational Building and a soon-to-be-completed outdoor amphitheater. The new facility will be open for the start of the school year at TWCA on Tuesday, August 13.

The 22,585 square foot, one-story Fine Arts Education Building, now named The Benjamin Wells School of the Arts, is the latest addition to the school’s 40-acre campus. The facility accommodates fine arts specialties, including theatre, band, choir, dance, and the visual arts. Features include the largest black box theatre (4,225 square feet) in the Houston area with the ability to seat up to 300-400 in a variety of configurations, an art studio, a dance studio, a choir hall, a band hall, and multiple spaces for displaying student artwork, dressing rooms, storage areas, a lobby/reception area, and state-of-the-art technology to support a variety of performances, digital art (LED board), and more!

“I am so grateful for the generous support of our families and friends. Adding this learning space will further enable our students to grow as leaders for Christ and to flourish – spiritually, intellectually, creatively, physically, and socially,” said Julie Ambler, Head of School. “Our goal is to provide a state-of-the-art learning center where students can explore multiple avenues of creative expression, attain proficiency and pursue excellence in their areas of interest, and build confidence in themselves.”

Phil Sweger, Director of Fine Arts, stated, “I want to thank everyone who made this opening possible. The Benjamin Wells School of the Arts will accommodate the growing needs of our Fine Arts Department and serve current and future students in our Middle and High school, preparing the next generation to serve Christ’s eternal kingdom.”

The ceremonial groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. A private opening reception [was] held on Friday, August 9, 2024, followed by an “open house” for the TWCA community on Monday, August 12, at the school’s annual Warrior Nation Night.

The Woodlands Christian Academy affirms the Biblical teaching that God is a creative God who created each of us in His image. Therefore, TWCA believes He wants their students to appreciate His creation while they discover and develop their creative gifts and talents. A rich fine arts curriculum can become integral to a student’s well-rounded education and provide a powerful opportunity to glorify God.

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The Woodlands Christian Academy is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school that integrates learning with Biblical faith and spiritual growth and challenges students to reach their highest potential – intellectually, creatively, physically, and socially – for the glory of Jesus Christ. For more information, visit twca.net.

Thirty years ago, a bold group of visionaries was called to develop and establish a school where students could learn from exceptional teachers and grow in their faith in Christ. The Woodlands Christian Academy opened in September 1993 with 150 students and now has 860 proud “Warrior” students. This was made possible by the guidance of a dedicated governance board, school leadership, faculty and staff, and the generous support of Woodlands Christian families, the community, and the school’s growing Forever Warriors Alumni Association.

Source: The Woodlands Christian Academy

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