Summer Fun with Art at the Erie Art Museum
Erie, PA, April 18, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Imagination will soar this summer at the Erie Art Museum where kids of all ages will spend time in the Erie Art Museum’s galleries, learn from teaching artists and make lots of art through a variety of summer programs geared for kids of all ages.
“We are offering a variety of educational opportunities for kids this summer to learn from some of the region’s most accomplished artists, make plenty of art, and explore art right in the Museum’s galleries,” said Kelly Armor, folk art coordinator and educational director at the Erie Art Museum.
Classes, camp and workshops are held at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Additional information can be found at www.erieartmuseum.org. Reservations are required by calling 814.459.5477.
Art in Action ages 10-14
Looking for something for young artists? The Erie Art Museum offers gallery-based art making sessions. Each week features a new theme. Hours: Tuesdays beginning June 17 from 3-4:30 p.m. Fee: $5 weekly per student; all materials are included.
Art Camp for Kids ages 7-12
Mix and mingle art and music. Campers make an instrument, invent their own music notation, paint to cool music and work right in the galleries. Hours: Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $135 includes all supplies, snack and Student Museum membership.
First Fridays ages 3-6
For 3-6 year olds and their families. Museum staff lead adults and kids through exploring one of the exhibits using story, song and art making. Hours: First Friday of every month, 10-11 a.m. Fee: $5 per child. Free for Erie Art Museum Family members.
Kids Art Classes ages 6-14
The Erie Art Museum offers classes in drawing, painting, bead jewelry, clay and more. Summer semester starts June 16, 2008. For a complete class listing, visit www.erieartmuseum.org.
About the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum anchors downtown Erie’s cultural and economic revitalization, occupying a group of restored mid-19th century commercial buildings, including an outstanding 1839 Greek Revival Bank. It maintains an ambitious program of 15 to 18 changing exhibitions annually, embracing a wide range of subjects, both historical and contemporary and including folk art, contemporary craft, multi-disciplinary installations, community-based work, as well as traditional media.
The Erie Art Museum also holds a collection of over 6,000 objects, which includes significant works in American ceramics, Tibetan painting, Indian bronzes, contemporary baskets, and a variety of other categories.
The Museum offers a wide range of education programs and artists’ services including interdisciplinary and interactive school tours and a wide variety of classes for the community. Performing arts are showcased in the 24-year-old Contemporary Music Series, which represents national and international performers of serious music with an emphasis on composer/performers, and a popular annual two-day Blues & Jazz festival.
The Erie Art Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free for members, free on Wednesdays, $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students and $2 for children under 12.
For additional information on the Erie Art Museum, visit online at http://www.erieartmuseum.org/ or call (814) 459-5477.
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“We are offering a variety of educational opportunities for kids this summer to learn from some of the region’s most accomplished artists, make plenty of art, and explore art right in the Museum’s galleries,” said Kelly Armor, folk art coordinator and educational director at the Erie Art Museum.
Classes, camp and workshops are held at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Additional information can be found at www.erieartmuseum.org. Reservations are required by calling 814.459.5477.
Art in Action ages 10-14
Looking for something for young artists? The Erie Art Museum offers gallery-based art making sessions. Each week features a new theme. Hours: Tuesdays beginning June 17 from 3-4:30 p.m. Fee: $5 weekly per student; all materials are included.
Art Camp for Kids ages 7-12
Mix and mingle art and music. Campers make an instrument, invent their own music notation, paint to cool music and work right in the galleries. Hours: Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $135 includes all supplies, snack and Student Museum membership.
First Fridays ages 3-6
For 3-6 year olds and their families. Museum staff lead adults and kids through exploring one of the exhibits using story, song and art making. Hours: First Friday of every month, 10-11 a.m. Fee: $5 per child. Free for Erie Art Museum Family members.
Kids Art Classes ages 6-14
The Erie Art Museum offers classes in drawing, painting, bead jewelry, clay and more. Summer semester starts June 16, 2008. For a complete class listing, visit www.erieartmuseum.org.
About the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum anchors downtown Erie’s cultural and economic revitalization, occupying a group of restored mid-19th century commercial buildings, including an outstanding 1839 Greek Revival Bank. It maintains an ambitious program of 15 to 18 changing exhibitions annually, embracing a wide range of subjects, both historical and contemporary and including folk art, contemporary craft, multi-disciplinary installations, community-based work, as well as traditional media.
The Erie Art Museum also holds a collection of over 6,000 objects, which includes significant works in American ceramics, Tibetan painting, Indian bronzes, contemporary baskets, and a variety of other categories.
The Museum offers a wide range of education programs and artists’ services including interdisciplinary and interactive school tours and a wide variety of classes for the community. Performing arts are showcased in the 24-year-old Contemporary Music Series, which represents national and international performers of serious music with an emphasis on composer/performers, and a popular annual two-day Blues & Jazz festival.
The Erie Art Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free for members, free on Wednesdays, $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students and $2 for children under 12.
For additional information on the Erie Art Museum, visit online at http://www.erieartmuseum.org/ or call (814) 459-5477.
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www.erieartmusuem.org
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814-459-5477
www.erieartmusuem.org
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