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The Young Artists Program provides children with instruction in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpting, tie-dye, ceramics, carving, mixed media, dance and musical activities.
In its continuing commitment to educate, encourage and nurture the artistic talents of children and fill the arts education void precipitated by school funding cuts, the Mendocino Art Center provides a diverse young artists program, including free, hands on art field trips to area youth, special arts mentoring for high school students, an exhibition opportunity for students countywide, as well as a fun and educational summer workshop program.
Our 2007-08 Program:
Ms. Mertle's First Graders from Fort Bragg's Redwood Elementary School visit with world-renowned sculptor John Fisher.
Young Artists Field Trip Program
The Young Artists Program provides hands-on field trips for free to Mendocino County elementary, middle and high school classes. So far this year, the Young Artists Program has hosted over 1,000 children, grades K-12. The kids have come not only from Fort Bragg and Mendocino, but also from Elk, Comptche, Westport and Covelo.
School children enjoy expert instruction from well-known instructors and Mendocino Art Center artists-in-residence. Students are exposed to a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpting, tie-dye, ceramics, carving, mixed media, dance and musical activities.In conjunction with classroom teachers, our youth program coordinator, Margaret Paul, arranges field trip activities that present students with a fun and stimulating learning environment.
click to download 2007-08 field trip flyer
We are currently accepting reservations for field trips through May 2008. For more information, contact Margaret Paul at (707) 964-9483 or send an email. The Art Center will also offer art instruction in the classroom upon teacher request.
The Young Artists Program is funded in part by grants from the Rotary Club of Mendocino, the Fort Bragg Kiwanis Club and individual donations. The funds have been earmarked to offset material expenses and to pay instructors a small stipend for field trip art instruction for children.
To find out how you can help support the Mendocino Art Center's youth program, contact Margaret Paul at (707) 964-9483 or send an email.
Alternative Education Week
Each April the Mendocino Art Center hosts over 30 high school students for Alternative Education Week. Last year, enthusiastic and artistically gifted students received free instruction in jewelry making, blacksmithing, printmaking and ceramics.
Mendocino County Young Artists' Exhibit
The Art Center shines its Main Gallery spotlight on aspiring young student artists in Mendocino County each December with all-media artwork created by children in grades K-12. In 2007 over 200 students participated from 22 schools. Creative works included ceramics, collage, drawings, jewelry, paintings, photography, mosaic artwork, and more.
Jack Speka, 4th Grader, Yokayo Elementary
"Midnight Dragon," Silk Painting
Youth Art Workshops
The Mendocino Art Center offers low-cost creative workshops designed specifically for children each summer. This year four workshops will be offered providing instruction to the young – and the young at heart – as budding artists are encouraged to bring other family members of any age to participate.
Summer Youth Workshops:
Family Mosaics • June 25, 26, 28 & 29
Family Puppetry Theatre • July 2 – 6
Building a Landscape • July 9 – 13
Deconstruction and Other Fun Things • July 16 – 20
For complete descriptions and to register, visit our summer youth workshops page or call (707) 937-5818.
