Children's Art Programs @ FCMOCA

children's art programs

Children's Art Workshop with Stephie Morton is an art class where children are encouraged to express their ideas and inner vision through art. Great effort is made to provide an environment that is positive, pressure-free and non-competitive so that each child can feel comfortable enough to explore his/her full creative potential. During a session, a child will: discover many different art materials; become aware of basic formal principles in art; such as line, form, shape and color; learn to recognize and appreciate the work of many great artists; develop greater skill in drawing and painting; visit FCMOCA galleries regularly for inspiration and instruction; participate in an important Art Show. Children's Art Workshop welcomes each child as an artist worthy of respect. It is our goal to nurture self esteem by providing a rich, fun, success-oriented art experience and to bring joy through the discovery and celebration of the creative self. For the session schedule, or to REGISTER for classes and for more information, click here to go to Stephie Morton's website.

Halfmoon Arts programs offered: art, music and gardening. Use the arts to learn valuable life skills like how to make money for your work. There will be fun, educational outings several times a month and classes up to three days a week. Youth who excel in the program will be paid to work as an apprentice if they meet the attendance requirements.

Scholarships are available. Cost is $150 for 3 months Oct - Dec. Classes are for youth 13 to 21. Openings in art and music; also offering free women's open art studio. Call Rose for more info: 970-412-4998

In 2007 and 2008, through a generous grant from the Colorado Council on the Arts ARTREACH program, the museum is entering into a partnership with Half-Moon Arts to provide an after-school open studio experience to teens and youth at-risk. Over 15,600 individuals and 2500 youth visited our galleries in 2006.