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June 11th marks the start of our summer camp season! Click here to see a full listing.
Our Summer Art Programs encourage and empower kids to explore a variety of art disciplines and diverse media. Our camps are fun and educational, with themes ranging from claymation to theater to food as art. Our educational philosophy focuses on exploration and experimentation, allowing participants to learn by doing and develop their individual creativity. (I.e., kids learn a lot while having a TON of fun!)
If you're interested in giving back, or just giving, to ArtiCulture as a volunteer, we'll gladly accept the help! Visit our volunteer page for a complete list of regular needs we have.
Right now though, we need a couple special people with cars and free time during the day to help us get our spring class schedules out to the grade schools of South Minneapolis and West St. Paul the last week of February. We do this four times a year and rely on assistance from volunteers to do accomplish the effort. Distribution to the schools is our biggest, most effective means of advertising. A few hours of work this was is a BIG help to our small organization.
If you're interested, call or email Deb - our volunteer coordinator. 612.729.5151 / deborah@articulture.org. Thank you!!!
We have a four week, evening class beginning on Tuesday, 1/31 for making Personal Visual Journals, and a one-night workshop for creating Fused Glass Jewlery on Wednesday, 2/1! If you're feeling the creative urge, ArtiCulture has a class or workshop that can accomodate every skill level and schedule!
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Personal Visual Journal (click here to register) : Visual journaling is an exciting way to express and keep a record of experiences, thoughts, feelings, and emotional reactions. Learn ways that artists use visual journals to observe, interpret, and process the world around them. Participants will be guided, through inspiration and innovative ideas, to create their own unique and artistic journal. Note: Bring a notebook for note taking. Supply list will be discussed first day of class. Instructor: Lucy Voller. Tuesdays 1/30-3/26, 7-9pm. fee: $54 for tuition
Fused Glass Jewelry (click here to register) : Create original jewelry using with colorful and dicroic glass. Make at least 4 colorful and dazzling fused glass pins, pendants or earrings. Great for gift giving or keeping as personal accessory additions. Note: Materials fee $32 payable on day of class. Instructor: Valerie Tremelat. Wednesday 2/1, 7-9:30pm. fee: $17 for tuition, $32 for materials
Learn to nurture the creative development of your youngest children by taking an art class together!
ArtiCulture offers classes for toddlers and their caregivers year round for three age groups. All of these classes are taught by Emily Taylor, click here to learn more about Emily! This session's classes begin soon, so register right away if interested!
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Art Sprouts, for ages 12-24 months (offered Mondays or Tuesdays from 9-10am starting the last week of January)
Geared towards the youngest of artists, this class cultivates cognitive development, fine motor skills, and creative thinking. Little minds and hands will be kept busy with visual play, storytelling, and more.
Wee Grow Art, for age 2 (offered Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am, or Saturdays from 9-10am starting the week of the 23rd)
Young artists explore the world of visual arts by learning basic concepts and terminology through 2- and 3-dimensional art projects. Classes foster cognitive development, small motor skills, and creative thinking.
Art Together, for ages 3 & 4 (offered Wednesdays starting 2/1 or Saturdays from 10:30am- Noon starting 1/28)
This is the third level of age-appropriate curriculum that encourages creative young minds and active hands. Participants will increase knowledge of basic art concepts and terminology.
ArtiCulture has a rigorous internship program over the summer months when we offer week long summer camps for school age kids and teens!
Between June and August, interns will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional artists in an educational setting. Interns will have first-hand knowledge of teaching philosophies and curriculum development, while gaining valuable experience in a non-profit arts setting.
We're looking for four to six highly dedicated, self-motivated and focused individuals to assist art teachers and administrative staff. Recent graduates, college students or career-changers interested in learning about non-profit arts organizations, art education and community outreach are welcome to apply. Some experience working with children is preferred. Intern must be available 20 or more hours/weekly.
Interested? E-mail Deb, Admin Coordinator, for an application and more information at deborah@articulture.org