Middle & High School Students Meet Mondays, Elementary Students on Tuesdays
Students can enjoy enriching afternoons of learning different art media and techniques during the school year at the monthly meetings of the After School Art Clubs at the Albany Museum of Art.
“This is the third year for our art clubs, and I love watching the kids develop and expand their artistic skills,” AMA Director of Education and Public Programming Annie Vanoteghem said. “The clubs are a great way for young artists to gain confidence, hone their skills, and try new things while building their portfolios.
“The courses focus on building fundamental skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and more. Each class focuses on a discipline, allowing students to explore media and techniques they may not have encountered.”
The meetings are divided into two age groups. Middle and high school students usually meet on the last Monday of the month, and elementary school students typically meet on the last Tuesday. Sessions are 90 minutes, with middle and high school students meeting 4-5:30 pm and elementary school students 3:30-5 pm.
“We always start the year out covering the basics to make sure everyone has a strong foundation upon which to build,” Vanoteghem said. “During the eight courses, we introduce the students to various media and techniques as they develop their skills. We also work to incorporate current exhibitions into the sessions so that students can see the practical applications of what they are learning.”
At the first classes on Aug 26 (middle and high school students) and Aug 27 (elementary school students), young artists will view works by David Lanier in the exhibition Beauty in the Humble Places, which is a retrospective of his work. An Albany artist, Lanier is known nationally for his realistic paintings of South Georgia landscapes, sporting dogs, and wildlife.
“We will take a peek at Lanier’s works, discuss his realism, and then work in the classroom, creating in three styles: realism, art that depicts objects and people in realistic ways; abstract, art that depicts objects and people in a semi-form creation, and non-objective, art that does not depict any form, just design, and expression,” Vanoteghem said.
Registration is open for the four 2024 classes. Middle and high school students will meet on Sept 30, Oct 28, and Nov 18. Elementary students will meet on Sept 24, Oct 29, and Nov 19. There are no December classes.
The sessions in the second half of the season for middle and high school are on Jan 27, Feb 17, March 24, and April 28. Elementary classes are on Jan 28, Feb 18, March 25, and April 29. Registration for the second half will be open on the AMA website later this year.
The cost per session for both clubs is $12 for AMA donors or $15 for non-donors.
“The fee includes materials the students need for each class,” Vanoteghem said. “If we have a session in which the students need to bring items from home, we will let them know ahead of the class.”
Students are not required to attend every class in the series, but Vanoteghem encourages it. “We may do a project in November that calls for a technique we covered in September,” she said. “Consistent attendance helps the student as we move further along the school year.”
The registration links for the clubs can be found HERE.
Those with questions about these and other AMA programs may email Vanoteghem HERE or call her at 229.439.8400 during weekday business hours.
AMA EXHIBITIONS
- Beauty in the Humble Places, a David Lanier Retrospective, is Aug 29, 2024-Jan 4, 2025, in the Haley Gallery.
- Rootwork, recent works by Jillian Marie Browning, is Aug 29, 2024-Jan 4, 2025, in the East Gallery.
- Sixty Years of Masterpieces and Memories, highlights from the Permanent Collection, is Aug 29, 2024-Jan 4, 2025, in the McCormack Gallery.
- Old Master Drawings from the Shaffer Collection, Part 3 is Aug 29, 2024-Jan 4, 2025, in the Hodges Gallery.
- Escape Plan, an installation by Elinor Saragoussi, is in the West Gallery.
ABOUT THE ALBANY MUSEUM OF ART
The Albany Museum of Art is located at 311 Meadowlark Drive in Albany, Ga., adjacent to Albany State University West Campus just off Gillionville Road. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Albany Museum of Art is open to the public 10 am-5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free.
For more information about the AMA please visit our website HERE or call 229.439.8400. Be sure to follow AlbanyMuseumOfArt on Facebook and AlbanyMuseum on Instagram.
