Overview
The Arts Council is committed to supporting and advocating for the arts to be an integral part of our Martin County student's education. The Council coordinates several programs annually to enhance the arts education including the Picture People Program and the arts license plate grants. Inspiring a passion for the arts starts with our youth and will ensure a audience for the arts, of all kinds, for future generations.
Artwork (above right): Monica Gross, "Los Dos"
Summer Camps for the Arts
Students meet with photographer for one week, 9 am to noon; includes a field trip, shooting photos, and discussion of work.
Suggested ages: 14 to 18 - Participants bring film or a digital camera
To register, call 561-722-2715, or send a check of $125 to The Arts Council, Attn: Boldenow Photo Camp, 80 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart 34994The Barn Theatre's Camp Barn Theatre is registering now for a four week theatre camp for kids, grades 5th - 10 grade. Camp Dates are Monday, July 5, 2010 through Friday, July 30, 2010. Hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. Instruction includes: Acting instruction, theatre games and improvisations, character development and scene stud, and more! Performances: "Be Kind Rewind", a musical comedy show, July 30th - Aug 1st
Register on line at www.barn-theatre.com or call Linda West, Camp Supervisor at 772-708-2032.Camp sessions begin on June 21st and run through August 13th. The camp, for ages 4-7, and 7-14, focuses on art instruction and development. Faculty includes Cristina de la Vega, Julia Kelly, and Shelby Power.
Morning sessions - 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Afternoon sessions - 1:30 pm until 5:00 pm.
A one week session of art instruction is $175 (or $150 for members) Two week sessions are available for $300 (or $275 for members.)To register for any of the Elliott Museum Summer Camp sessions, or to find out more about
them, call 772-225-1961 ext. 107 or check out our website at www.elliottmuseumfl.orgBallet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern/Lyrical
Agest 4 to 9 - 1 full week of dance classes & workshops, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Starting June 14th, continuing through AugustLearn how to SING, DANCE, ACT and do ART!
You choose! One week or Two.
July 26th -July 30th $175.00
August 2nd-Aug 6th $175.00
Mon-Fri 10AM-2PM
www.StarStruckFL.com
0. 772.283.2313TCCS & Saunders Unite to Provide Unique Experience for Aspiring Performers!
July 26 through August 6, 2010The Treasure Coast Community Singers (TCCS) will sponsor a performing arts program for aspiring vocalists directed by Betty Saunders, Musical Director of Craig Wich Performing Art Studio. A unique opportunity for children and youth grades 5 - 8 years.
The Summer camp will run 9:00 a.m.- noon, Monday - Friday. www.tccsingers.org
Violin - Viola - Cello - Bass - Harp
Date: July 5 - July 16
Camp directors: Ms. Peggie O'Neill & Mrs. Helen Justic, Intern: Isaac Ball
Come join us as we play the music of Ancient, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern Ages
Time: Beginners: 8:30-1:00 pm, Intermediate & Advanced: 8:30-2:30 pm
Cost: All: $20 Registration Fee per family
Beginners: $240 ($120/wk);Intermediate/Advanced: $280 ($140/wk)
Location: Peace Christian Academy/The Cross Church, Palm City, FL
Contact: 772-285-9397 for more informationClasses begin in June at their new location: 20 SE Ocean Blvd., downtown Stuart.
Register Early as space is limited!
Ages: 5 & up
Camp Hours: Tues thru Fri 10am - 1pm or 2 - 5pm (bring bag lunch)
Fran Siebe, artist/owner Artistic Refuge
20 SE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34994 772-263-2616
Email artisticrefuge@comcast.net to register.ART MUNDO - - - Art Bank studio artist Debra Magrann is holding student art camps this summer at the Art Bank, 111 Orange Avenue in historic downtown Fort Pierce. Each week has a theme with lessons based on art history, design fundamentals and vocabulary. Students ages 9-16. June 14-18: Nature Art, July 12-16: "Summer Art Splash!" and August 16-20: "Let's Trash This Place!" For details, contact Debra Magrann at 772-336-3999.
Did You Know?
Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are:
4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools
4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair
3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance
4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
Young artists, as compared with their peers, are likely to:
Attend music, art, and dance classes nearly three times as frequently
Participate in youth groups nearly four times as frequently
Read for pleasure nearly twice as often
Perform community service more than four times as often
("Living the Arts through Language + Learning: A Report on Community-based Youth Organizations," Shirley Brice Heath, Stanford University and Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching, Americans for the Arts Monograph, November 1998)
