Into Art? 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 30 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. Workshops with Professional Artists: Professional working artists provide instruction in various forms and mediums related to visual arts. Typically held on the second Saturday of the month. Program Requirements:
Cost: This program is FREE to participants thanks to generous funding from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the Gwen Stearns Family Foundation, and the Thurston Family Foundation. 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 Eligibility:
Selection Process: Participants are selected through an application process. Application approvals are limited to 15 participants for middle school and 15 for high school totaling 30 students. Studio is supervised by RCAC staff and Junior Intern art students. RCAC selects professional teaching artists from the community to lead workshops and other enrichment activities for program participants. How to Apply: Applications for the 2024-2025 Session will open May 1, 2024. Questions? Email us at education@thedahl.org. |
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Why Apply
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
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