After-school arts programs planned at Sisters Elementary
Arts Central announced it is partnering with Sisters Parks & Recreation to host a series of grant-funded after-school art programs at Sisters Elementary School.
Arts Central applied for project funding from the Roundhouse Foundation to support after-school programming for the Sisters School District grades K-5.
“Building students’ self-confidence and creativity in the arts through real-world experiences creates a stronger community,” says Arts Central’s Arts Education Director Deborah Allen.
The Roundhouse Foundation supports creative projects and organizations that connect the community of Sisters, Central Oregon, and rural communities in the Northwest through art, environmental conservation, social services, community leadership and education.
In April and May, teaching artist Karen Williams will guide students through a number of activities that develop students’ skills and build off of the curricula that Williams teaches at Sisters Elementary School. Workshops include large colorful paintings and clay sculptures. The program seeks to recruit students with strong creative interests, but there are also plans to host a year-end Art Party for all students attending after school programming at Sisters Elementary.
April’s program is geared for 2 nd -4 th graders, while May is reserved for K-1 st graders. Classes are held on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the Sisters Elementary Art Room. Registration is limited so early sign up is encouraged. Registration lists can be found at Sisters Elementary in either the Main Office or the Art Room.
Arts Central’s intention is to complement the programming already underway through the Oregon Community Foundation’s Studio to Schools grant managed by the Americana Project. To the extent it is possible, Arts Central intends to extend teaching artist Karen Williams’ work in the classroom to after school programming to reinforce the integration of the classroom arts learning
For further details, please call Conor Mullen at 541-617-1317 or email at: conor@artscenraloregon.org
Dates:
April 7, 14, 21, 28 (3:30 to 5:00)
Clay with 2nd – 4th grades (12 max)
May 5, 12 (3:30 to 5:00)
LCP with K – 1st grades (12 max)
May 19, 26 (3:30 to 5:00)
Clay with K – 1st grades (12 max)
