arts and crafts

 

Fine Arts Program & Competition
This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6-18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits. A panel of distinguished judges selects works of inclusion in the National Fine Arts Exhibit, which is displayed throughout the ensuing year at BGCA events, including the annual National Conference. Each winning artist’s work is featured in a virtual gallery on BGCA’s Web sites.

Year-round
Mondays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Grades 1-5)
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Grades 6-12)

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Image Makers: Photography
This year-round program encourages members to learn about black-and-white, color, digital and alternative process photography. ImageMakers has three components: a photography programming resource guide full of fun, creative activity ideas; small grants for Clubs to start or strengthen photography programs; and an annual photography contest that provides local, regional and national recognition. Club members’ photographs selected at the contest’s national level are exhibited at the BGCA National Conference and at other events and venues. Winners in the portfolio category receive college scholarships.

Year-round
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Grades 1-5)
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Grades 6-12)

Fine Arts

Ages Grades 1-5 & 6-12
Date Begins Sept. 19th
Time Monday 5 -6 pm & 4-5pm
Place Art Room
   
Description Members will learn and use a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking in creating their own art work.Selected pieces will be displayed in a fine arts show. Winners will have an opportunity to compete against other Boys & Girls Clubs Nationally.
Contact Person Anita Watterson ext. 16


Cultural Arts

Ages Grades 1-5 & 6-8 & 9-12
Date Begins Sept. 20th
Time Tuesday  4-5pm, 5-6pm, & 6-7pm
Place Art Room
   
Description Members will show their own personal style through a variety of activities from card making and calligraphy, to room decorations in theme with the events of the month. 
Contact Person Anita Watterson ext. 16