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
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!
Current News & Events
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!
VPA Music student Tristan Tran wins another Young Artist Showcase Award!
Booker Visual & Performing Arts Center Grand Opening
Proud principal Dr. Rachel Shelley on stage celebrating the incredible student talent!
VPA Theatre Master Class with Kristin Chenoweth!*
*Tony award winner for “Wicked”*Emmy Award winner for “Glee”
VPA Faculty posing with joy!
VPA Music performing at Jazz Fest!
See Us in Action
