Canopy Studio records, 2002-2018

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Canopy Studio
Date:
2002-2018
Extent:
2 Linear Feet 3 boxes, 2 oversized folders
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Canopy Studio records, ms3984, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the organizational records of Canopy Studio in Athens (Ga.). Included are posters, graphics, photographs, and clippings of performances at Canopy Stuio and elsewhere.

Biographical / historical:

Canopy Studio began in 2002, under the leadership of Founder Susan Murphy, who believed in the idea of a dedicated aerial arts center, where community members of all ages and abilities could learn the art of aerial dance and performance. Don Carson, Susan's husband, was the builder and Jennifer and Bob Segrest and Chris Evans were the architects of this project.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Nonprofit organizations.
Aerialists
Places:
Athens (Ga.)

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Canopy Studio records, ms3984, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.