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Expand your creativity by signing up for one of our educational public programs at the PMA.
Sign upPreschool Art & Storytime
Typically held on the Second Saturday of each month
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Description
Join us alongside the West Florida Public Libraries to engage your preschooler in story time and hands-on art activities. During this free event, a librarian will read selections of similarly themed books and encourage movement and participation.
Afterward, an art educator will lead parents and preschoolers in an art activity related to the reading selections.
For ages 2-5 years old. Capacity is limited to 12 pairs - one parent/guardian and one child. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Only one pair of spots will be reserved for walk-ins, first come first served.
Sign up in advance to reserve your seats!
Cost
This program is offered by the PMA free of charge.
Art Academy for Autism
Typically held on the Third Saturday of each month
Ages 5-9 | Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 10-15 | Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ | NOW ON SATURDAY 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Upcoming 2024 - 2025 Program Dates:
November 16
December 7
January 18
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
Description
Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for children and young adults on the autism spectrum. This is a monthly program on Saturdays, focusing on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Our art educators believe that self expression can help students build personal connections, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and learn a wide variety of artistic skills. Maximum of 8 students per group.
There is no fee for students to attend, but pre-registration for each session is required. Sign up in advance to reserve your seats!
Program Instructor: Allison Klingmann
Cost
This program is offered by the PMA free of charge.
Outreach Opportunities
Are you part of a non-profit or charity group that would love to bring the visual arts to your community? We can't bring the museum, or any items from it, unfortunately. However, we may be able to offer an engaging art experience for youth, veterans, or seniors, depending on the availability of our art educators.
If you work directly with people who lack access to the visual arts within a 10-mile radius of downtown Pensacola, we are interested in hearing from you or your organization's representative.
Email Caitlin Rhea, Curator of Education & Public Programs
