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Poetry and drawing workshop honoring MLK

Portraits & Speeches
AwA Workshop celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday

Friday, January 22
1–5 pm | Ages 6–12 | FREE

"Martin Luther King Jr." by artist Aaron Gilmore. http://gilmoreart.com

“Martin Luther King Jr.” by artist Aaron Gilmore.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we are having a one day workshop that combines the art of spoken words and drawing inspired by his “I Have a Dream” speech.

The workshop will be led by poet Victoria Porter (of MVP Speaks) and teen mentors from Arts @ Large. Family of the students are welcome to join us in the last hour where we’ll perform what we created in the workshop.

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WORK IT OUT Wednesdays Spring 2016!

work-it-out-LogoWeekly | Free | For ages 6–15


Part of After School Art Classes
Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 pm

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Join us every Wednesday for body movement, rhythm and dance! We are excited to have the magnificent dancer and choreographer Krislyn World as our WORK IT OUT Wednesdays instructor. She brings her passion and talent to the classroom and gets students engaged and MOVING! (Read more about Krislyn below).

Schedule | Program

  • January 6, 13, 20, 27 | African & Latin Dance
    February 3, 10, 17, 24 

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December’s Afternoons With Art (AwA)

awa-logo-01For the month of December, Walker’s Point Center for the Arts will be hosting two 3-day AwA workshops.

December 21–23 & 28–30
Open to all children ages 6–12.

During week one, we will focus on channeling the holiday spirit of caring and creating warmth for ourselves and other with three diverse projects designed to teach children the meaning of giving through art.

Week two, we will make Mexican traditional corn husk art with artist Yesica Coria. Join us for this fun three day workshop for beginner to advanced learners.

Sign up for both workshops, all six days (strongly recommended) or select individual sessions of your interest. 

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Growing in the Arts youth arts showcase

sprout-01Friday, December 11, 5–7 pm

You are cordially invited to an evening of youth visual and performing arts.  Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our Hands-on youth arts program students, as they proudly present their artwork in mediums of printmaking, drawing, sculpture, movement, dance and more!

Come see the wonderful

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: In-school Residencies

St-Anthony-School_2014Walker’s Point Center For the Arts is seeking emerging artists to join our team of in-school artist-in-residents for the spring semester. Artists will lead students in 4–8 week projects in schools. Both visual and performing artists are accepted.

Artists will work closely with MPS schools and students to implement an visual or performing arts workshops

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WORK IT OUT! Wednesdays is back, and better than ever!

Twice Monthly | FREE | For ages 6–15
IMG_0148_SnapseedPart of After School Art Classes
3:30–5:30 pm

Join us twice a month for a Wednesday afternoon of body movement, rhythm and dance! We are excited to have the magnificent dancer and choreographer Krislyn World as our WORK IT OUT! Wednesdays instructor. She will  bring her passion and talent to the classroom and get students engaged and MOVING! (Read more about Krislyn below).

Schedule | Program

  • NOVEMBER 11 & 18
    Salsa & Latin Dance

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Spring Break AwA at WPCA!

We have six days of Afternoons with Art during MPS Spring Break.

Afternoons with Art (AwA) is our art education program offered during days when schools are not in session (based on MPS calendar). Think about it as a mini art camp. AwA includes winter and spring break programming as well as individual days during the semester (see list of dates below).

AwA classes are fun and gives the students their own freedom to understand art and expression while guided by a structured curriculum and experienced art educators. All art supplies and a healthy snack are included in each class!

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awa_logo1Dates/Time:
Friday, April 3, April 6–10.
1–5 pm.

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