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April Vacation Art Program

April 22 - 25, 2008

Because of overwhelming success last year, the Children's Art Centre is pleased to offer its April Vacation Arts Program again this spring!

During the week children will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique misture of visual art techniques including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and collage. In addition, they will be exposed to creative movement art forms such as music, theatre and yoga. At the end of the week, children will visit the Museum of Fine Arts to explore the exhibits and do a hands-on art project!

Eligibility: Children ages 5 - 10 years old.

Location: Children's Art Centre, 36 Rutland Street in the South End

Dates & Times: April 22nd - April 25th (Tues. through Fri.) from 8:00 am - 5:300 pm (closed on Monday)

Cost: $175 - includes breakfast, lunch and snack.

TO REGISTER or if you have any questions, please contact Emily Stewart, Program Coordinator at 617-375-8159 or by email at estewart@uses.org.

Registration and Program Information: use the Registration Form to register for classes, or call (617) 375-8159 to register over the phone or for more information.

Cultural activity has long played a critical role in the lives of our participants and the South End/Lower Roxbury neighborhood. USES’ Children’s Art Centre (CAC) has been a prominent player in that tradition for many years. Set in a beautiful South End courtyard, with floor-to-ceiling French doors spanning its entire length, the CAC is an inspirational site. Incorporated in 1914 by South End House Settlement, the CAC was the first public fine arts museum designed exclusively for children. Over the years, the CAC became a neighborhood tradition and for many years, it brought fine arts and cultural enrichment to children and families in the community regardless of race, ethnic background, or ability to pay.

Current on-site programs at the CAC include:

Pre-school Arts Program—Art exploration for children ages 3-5 from the USES Preschool Program as well as families in the community. Click here for more information on Youth Programs
After-school Arts Program—Art exploration and instruction focusing on self expression, cultural awareness, increasing skill development, and introduction of discipline-specific vocabulary, media, and techniques for school-age children enrolled in the USES After-school Program and in the Community. Click here for more information on Youth Programs.
Classes for Children and Families—Age-appropriate art classes for children and their parents are available on a fee-for- service basis throughout the year. Click link at top for current classes and events.
Teen Portfolio—Art instruction for high school students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate strong interest and talent in the area of visual arts. Students are assisted in preparing an artistic portfolio for use in the college application process, as well as in entering work in local and state wide art competitions.
John Hancock Arts in the Parks—USES, with the financial support of John Hancock sponsors several full-day art festivals in South End parks to provide hands-on multidiscipline activities for children in the arts.

For more information on the Children’s Art Centre or if you are interested in teaching with us, please call 617-375-8150.

Last Update: 04/15/2008