With all the recent budget cuts in public schools, art programs are often the first to go. But one light at the end of the tunnel exists: Artocenecto's KIDSART.Artocenecto, a non-profit organization focusing on "connecting the community through art", is offering children in Miami-Dade county an opportunity to discover their inner artist in a series of five free workshops. The sessions will take place in a variety of art studios, from Little Havana to the Upper East Side, and will focus on themes such as recycling, diversity and nature.
Each workshop will be conducted by a South Florida based artist, such as Tracy Hagen, who is planning a collage session involving family photographs.
The sessions will run on Saturdays from July 18 to August 15, beginning at 10 a.m. until noon. Kids ages 7 to 13 can participate. The last day to sign up is tomorrow: July 9.
And here's something to make the deal even sweeter: kids participating in the workshops will have their artwork displayed at the Second Saturday Art Walk in the Wynwood District on September 12.
For more information and registration forms contact:
Danny Brody
Community Relations
artoconecto@gmail.com
786.246.2047
I'm searching around for more examples of artists working with kids. I'd love to see some work from the Artocenecto. There's a Canadian artist Paul Butler that does 'Collage Parties' in galleries inviting kids, adults, anyone from the community. I'm keen to go to one myself. Going to go google Artocenecto now :)
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