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Semester Programs
Expand your creativity by signing up for one of our visual arts education programs at the PMA.
Sign up for Spring!After School Art
Spring 2024: January 11 - May 2, 2024
Fall 2024: Dates announced in summer 2024
Grades 2-6 every Thursday
3:30PM - 5:00PMDescription
In our semester-long studio art program, students will develop their artistic skills by engaging in all aspects of the creative process from planning, to concept, to creation. Each class will introduce emerging artists to a wide variety of 2D and 3D media, encouraging self expression through the development and practice of art and design fundamentals. Artists meet weekly in the PMA's art classroom to create both individual and collaborative art projects. Maximum of 12 students.
2023 - 2024 Program Cost
$240 for members,
$270 for non-members
*per semester
Scholarships are available for this program!
Accepting applications for Fall semester 2024.
Mini Makers
Ages 4 - 6
Every Thursday
2:00PM - 3:00 P.M.
Offered in two 8-week terms, Fall and Spring
Spring Term 2 Registration is Now Open!
SPRING 2024 Term 1 Dates: January 11 - February 29.
SPRING 2024 Term 2 Dates: March 7 - May 2.
Description
In our Mini Makers program, young students will begin to develop creativity and hone fine motor skills by exploring a wide variety of art materials, engaging in different types of sensory and tactile experiences through the process of making art. In each class, students practice various exercises for improving dexterity while utilizing a range of fine motor skills. Encourages self-expression, developing artistic and creative skills that apply to every aspect of your mini maker's future.
This program meets weekly for 8-week terms in the PMA's art classroom. There are 2 terms in both the Fall and Spring seasons. Maximum of 9 students each term. There is an interactive family space just down the hall in close proximity to the classroom where parents can wait if desired. The end of each term culminates in an exhibition of selected artwork for parents and friends to view on the last session date.
Program Instructor: Marcia Wagner a.k.a. Ms. Messy
2023 - 2024 Program Cost
$85 for members,
$95 for non-members
*per 8-week term
Next Generation Homeschool
Meets once per week for 2 hours.
Tues. AM, ages 7-9: Group A: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tues. PM, ages 10+: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thurs. AM: Ages 7-9 Group B: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Spring Term 2 Registration is Now Open!
Spring 2024 Term 1: January 9 & 11 - February 27 & 29.
Spring 2024 Term 2: March 5 & 7 - April 30 & May 2.
Description
Make the art museum part of your homeschool studies! This program adheres to the National Visual Arts Standards and is designed to introduce students to a wide range of art materials, developing creativity and artistic skills. Focuses on the elements of art and principles of design while incorporating a variety of core subjects. Maximum of 12 students per group. The end of each term culminates in an exhibition of selected artwork for parents and friends to view on the last session date.
Program Instructor: Marcia Wagner a.k.a. Ms. Messy
2023 - 2024 Program Cost
$145 for members,
$170 for non-members
*per 8-week term
Art Academy for Autism
Spring 2024 Semester Dates:
January 26 & 27, (Feb. 9 & 10 RESCHEDULED due to Mardi Gras Parades downtown.) February 23 & 24, March 8 & 9, March 22 & 23,
April 5 & 6, April 19 & 20, May 3 & 4, May 10 & 11.
Ages 5-9 | Alternating Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages 10-15 | Alternating Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ | Alternating Fridays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Description
Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for children and young adults on the autism spectrum. This program focuses 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 charge for students to attend, but pre-registration is required.
Program Instructor: Shanay Springs
Cost
No charge to participants.
