2024-2025
Work In Progress: A Teen Art Studio Exhibition
Work in Progress showcases the dedicated work of 26 talented young artists, the second cohort of RCAC’s Teen Art Studio program. From April 3 to April 24, 2025, the Bruce H Lien Cultural Café and Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center will be transformed into a vibrant showcase of youthful creativity.
For their exhibit of mixed media creations, the Teen Art Studio students have titled their show Work in Progress. While this exhibition marks the culmination of their past eight months of exploration, these young artists recognize that their creative journeys are just beginning. Through this work, they’ve experimented with various materials, techniques, and mediums, discovering where their artistic passions lie. Curated by the students themselves, the exhibition offers hands-on experience in gallery presentation, preparing them for future artistic endeavors.
For their exhibit of mixed media creations, the Teen Art Studio students have titled their show Work in Progress. While this exhibition marks the culmination of their past eight months of exploration, these young artists recognize that their creative journeys are just beginning. Through this work, they’ve experimented with various materials, techniques, and mediums, discovering where their artistic passions lie. Curated by the students themselves, the exhibition offers hands-on experience in gallery presentation, preparing them for future artistic endeavors.
Develop Your Skills in the Teen Art Studio!
The Teen Art Studio Program at the Dahl Arts Center offers studio space for students to develop the foundation to be well rounded artists. Throughout the 24 weeks, students will gain skills, explore all types of artistic mediums, learn the curation process, and exhibit at the Dahl.
Studio Time:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm
During open studio hours, students work on art projects independently and as a group. Developing skills with the help of professional artists and peers.
Program Requirements:
Thanks to generous funding from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the Gwen Stearns Family Foundation, and the Thurston Family Foundation, this program is free to participants!
Location:
Dahl Arts Center Education Complex
713 7th St (Kansas City St entrance) in Downtown Rapid City
Parking available curbside, city bus stop on site
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Studio Time:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm
During open studio hours, students work on art projects independently and as a group. Developing skills with the help of professional artists and peers.
Program Requirements:
- 30 Participants are selected through an application process
- Students enroll for the full 24-week program
- Students must participate in two (2) hours of studio time per week and are highly encouraged to attend a monthly workshop to maintain enrollment
- Participation in the Teen Art Studio Exhibition at the end of the program
Thanks to generous funding from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the Gwen Stearns Family Foundation, and the Thurston Family Foundation, this program is free to participants!
Location:
Dahl Arts Center Education Complex
713 7th St (Kansas City St entrance) in Downtown Rapid City
Parking available curbside, city bus stop on site
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Grow Your Artistic Skills
The Teen Art Studio program offers fantastic benefits and opportunities for students to experience personal and artistic growth. The skills of creativity, problem-solving, and discipline you gain in the Teen Art Studio will serve as a strong foundation for your future, whether you pursue a career in art or another field.
The Teen Art Studio program offers fantastic benefits and opportunities for students to experience personal and artistic growth. The skills of creativity, problem-solving, and discipline you gain in the Teen Art Studio will serve as a strong foundation for your future, whether you pursue a career in art or another field.
- Studio Space & Art Supplies: Get access to a wide range of art supplies to experiment with different mediums and techniques in a dedicated teen space
- Creative Proposal Planning: Students will learn about the design process through submitting a creative proposal that includes a list of supplies and their idea for their current project
- Skill Building: Each studio session offers a skill-based learning session. There will be a total of 12 Skill Builders offered. Each skill builder will introduce additional technical aspects to using art supplies in the studio. Participants can collect these new skills and use them in their artworks
- Develop a Portfolio: Students will develop a cohesive portfolio through daily posts keeping track of where they are in their design process and what is being done. This will allow for a fully organized portfolio at the end of the year.
- Learning to Kindly Critique: This will allow for you to get feedback about your artwork in a constructive way
- Creative Learning Environment: Find a supportive atmosphere where you can explore your artistic interests; find community and motivation as you create in a surrounding of like-minded peers
- Artistic & Leadership Skills: Develop artistic skills and gain leadership abilities as you collaborate with others, share your knowledge, and mentor younger participants
- Professional Connections: Building relationships with working artists can be instrumental in your artistic journey and lead to creative inspiration, exhibition opportunities, and valuable insights into the art world
- Exhibition Opportunities: Gain confidence, exposure, and potential art sales or commissions as you display your artwork
- A Space for Creative Expression: Teen Art Studio is above all a space and community where you are encouraged to explore and express yourself creatively
The First Teen Art Studio Cohort
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CIRCUS: A Teen Art Studio Exhibition
2024
The inaugural Teen Art Studio Exhibition, showcasing the dedicated work of 22 talented young artists, the first cohort of RCAC’s Teen Art Studio program. From April 11 to April 27, 2024, the Bruce H Lien Cultural Café and Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center was transformed into a vibrant showcase of youthful creativity.
For the exhibit of mixed media delights, the students explore the theme of “circus.” The exhibition is curated by the students, furthering their experience in working with galleries and producing artwork for an audience.
For the exhibit of mixed media delights, the students explore the theme of “circus.” The exhibition is curated by the students, furthering their experience in working with galleries and producing artwork for an audience.
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