The Art Center’s outreach programs are an important component of its educational activities and fulfill its mission and commitment to be a community focused organization. Outreach activities serve to bring visual arts experiences to underserved, economically disadvantaged audiences which include at-risk youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, children from dual-working parent households, children from diverse populations and individuals from low-income households. The Art Center provides an onsite art professional to partner institutions to instruct and engage participants through multiple sessions or one day workshops.
Family Art Time
The Art Center is a Saturday family outing destination; with a regular schedule of free art activities. Engage the entire family in the creative process. Drop in for “Family Art Time” every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All activities are collaborative, taught by experienced art instructors, and of a take home nature. Make the Art Center part of your weekend plans and participate in this popular, free program each Saturday. Family Art Time has been graciously sponsored by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, on behalf of their 30th anniversary celebration.
Outreach Programs for 2010-2011 included:
Portland Library workshop on Van Gogh’s “Starry, Starry Night”
Young at HeART- resident clay workshop for the elderly at Trinity Towers
Wabash Collage- Theological Retreat Clay Workshop
Orange Grove GT- Art Workshop
Various ISD on self-guided AC Tours
Earth Day Celebration with Bays & Estuaries- April 16th, 2011
For more information on Art Center outreach programs please contact Tanya Estes, Education Program Coordinator at (361) 884-6406 x 206, tanya@artcentercc.org.
