Arts
Arts
Foster Her
Creativity
At GPS, artistry empowers and every girl’s potential takes center stage.
Whether she’s sculpting in a sunlit studio, dancing in one of our four professional-grade studios, singing in a chorus, or taking center stage in a theater production, she’s learning to think like a creator—boldly, thoughtfully, and authentically.
Upcoming Events
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Evans Fine Arts Center - Evans - Evans Ctr
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Mills Complex - Frierson Theater - Frierson
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McCallie - Chapel
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Mills Complex - Frierson Theater - Frierson
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Mills Complex - Frierson Theater - Frierson
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McCallie - Black Box
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McCallie - Black Box
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McCallie - Black Box
Our Arts Spaces
Pottery Studio
Tech Booth
4 Dance Studios
Scene Shop
700-seat auditorium
Vocal and Instrumental Studios and Practices Spaces
4 Art Studios
300-seat black box theater
At GPS, we create an environment that encourages girls to fearlessly take risks as they explore their artistry, uncover hidden talents, define their personal aesthetic, and expand their creative potential. Amanda Byars '99, Director of GPS Fine and Performing Arts
Meet the Team
Amanda Byars '99
Titles:
Director of Fine & Performing Arts, Assistant Director of Terpsichord, Dance Teacher
Alumnae Artists
![Lauchlan Davis Sky ’14]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762439950/gpsedu/ch8jz59bzmd1yhy5npuv/_L7A4363-21-min.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762439950/gpsedu/ch8jz59bzmd1yhy5npuv/_L7A4363-21-min.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762439950/gpsedu/ch8jz59bzmd1yhy5npuv/_L7A4363-21-min.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762439950/gpsedu/ch8jz59bzmd1yhy5npuv/_L7A4363-21-min.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762439950/gpsedu/ch8jz59bzmd1yhy5npuv/_L7A4363-21-min.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762439950/gpsedu/ch8jz59bzmd1yhy5npuv/_L7A4363-21-min.jpg","width":2200}])
Studio Owner and GPS Art Teacher
![Elizabeth Faidley '98]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762005406/gpsedu/oevqge2vm9llxbvqdbxu/HEADSHOT2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762005406/gpsedu/oevqge2vm9llxbvqdbxu/HEADSHOT2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762005406/gpsedu/oevqge2vm9llxbvqdbxu/HEADSHOT2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762005406/gpsedu/oevqge2vm9llxbvqdbxu/HEADSHOT2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762005406/gpsedu/oevqge2vm9llxbvqdbxu/HEADSHOT2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762005406/gpsedu/oevqge2vm9llxbvqdbxu/HEADSHOT2024.jpg","width":2200}])
World-renowned Violinist and Educator
![Marshall Persinger ’77]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755534111/gpsedu/mznwmzhhnjjpkox7ko6i/MarshallPersinger77.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755534111/gpsedu/mznwmzhhnjjpkox7ko6i/MarshallPersinger77.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755534111/gpsedu/mznwmzhhnjjpkox7ko6i/MarshallPersinger77.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755534111/gpsedu/mznwmzhhnjjpkox7ko6i/MarshallPersinger77.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755534111/gpsedu/mznwmzhhnjjpkox7ko6i/MarshallPersinger77.jpg","width":1441}])
Award-Winning Television and Film Producer
![Shelby Dooley Mullins ’13]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755533947/gpsedu/x0jlygods65tfmcqioic/ShelbyDooleyMullins13.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755533947/gpsedu/x0jlygods65tfmcqioic/ShelbyDooleyMullins13.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755533947/gpsedu/x0jlygods65tfmcqioic/ShelbyDooleyMullins13.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755533947/gpsedu/x0jlygods65tfmcqioic/ShelbyDooleyMullins13.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1755533947/gpsedu/x0jlygods65tfmcqioic/ShelbyDooleyMullins13.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1755533947/gpsedu/x0jlygods65tfmcqioic/ShelbyDooleyMullins13.jpg","width":2200}])
Jewelry Designer
![Mary Alice Haney ’89]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753101806/gpsedu/m4kji9ltuedlqtsvmjf9/SHOT_02_Haney_sheMD_160_PS_RGB_v221.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753101806/gpsedu/m4kji9ltuedlqtsvmjf9/SHOT_02_Haney_sheMD_160_PS_RGB_v221.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753101806/gpsedu/m4kji9ltuedlqtsvmjf9/SHOT_02_Haney_sheMD_160_PS_RGB_v221.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1753101806/gpsedu/m4kji9ltuedlqtsvmjf9/SHOT_02_Haney_sheMD_160_PS_RGB_v221.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1753101806/gpsedu/m4kji9ltuedlqtsvmjf9/SHOT_02_Haney_sheMD_160_PS_RGB_v221.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1753101806/gpsedu/m4kji9ltuedlqtsvmjf9/SHOT_02_Haney_sheMD_160_PS_RGB_v221.jpg","width":2200}])
Fashion Designer and Podcast Host