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2022 ART FOR KIDS
Free Summer Arts Festival
FREE ART ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL YOUTH
As The Allegany Arts Association closes, we are happy to announce that members of the community are stepping in to continue the AAA mission to provide free accessible arts services and activities to the local residents of Allegany County.
"FREE ART FOR YOUTH"
ALLEGANY COUNTY SUMMER PROGRAMS CONTINUE IN 2023
The benefits of access to the arts for youth are many and include problem-solving abilities, creativity, literacy, fine & gross motor skills, connection & understanding, and individual wellness. Now hosted by the Angelica Free Library under the guidance of Susan Doran, former Allegany Arts Association Youth Activities Director, the popular Free Art for Youth program in Allegany County will continue to provide these free benefits to local youth.
For forty years the Allegany Arts Association provided free “Arts” classes for students in the county during academic breaks. As AAA closes, we are fortunate that the Angelica Free Library agreed to support the program so it may continue. Free Art for Youth is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.
The Opening Day kick off event will be held on July 1st, 2023 at the Lavender Festival at the Park Circle in Angelica from 9am – 4 pm. Youth and parents will be able to check out all of the artistic opportunities available, make art, get information on where to sign up for future classes throughout Allegany County, and learn more about the Arts Access Pass Program. Drawing, painting, printing, book arts, music and dance are among the offerings at venues including local Libraries, parks, dance studios and at the Fountain Arts Center.
A Calendar of Events will be posted on the Angelica Free Library, Allegany Arts Association, and Belfast Organization for Artists websites and the AAA e-news, as well as posters around town and on facebook. If you are an artist interested in teaching our local youth or need more information about hosting a class please email the Free Art for Youth Activities Coordinator, Susan Doran at thebelviderecornerstone@gmail.com.
Watch for future free arts programming for local youth and adults to be provided through the on-going unified efforts of local participating host sites, libraries, the Belvidere Cornerstone, the Belfast Organization for Artists, the Arts Council for Wyoming County, the Tri-County Arts Council, the Allegany County Office for the Aging, the Allegany County Senior Foundation, the ASI; Arts Access Pass Program, and funds from local community sponsors.
Past classes for Allegany Arts Association that were available for the 2022 “Summer Arts for Youth” Program
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Art Exploration - Instructor: Lisa Robinson Location: Cuba Library - 39 E. Main Street, Cuba Dates: July 14th, Time: 1-3 pm Sign up: Call 585-968-1668
Location: Friendship Free Library - 40 W. Main St., Friendship Date: July 27th, Time: 10am-12pm Sign up: Call 585-973-7724 Location: Scio Memorial Library - 3890 NY-19, Scio Date: July 27th, Time: 2-4 pm Sign up: Call 585-593-4816 Location: Angelica Library - 55 W. Main Street, Angelica Date: July 28th, Time: 10am-12pm Sign up: Call 585-466-7860 Location: Richburg, Colonial Library - 160 Main St., Richburg Dates: July 28th, Time: 1:30-3:30 Sign up: Call 585-928-2694 |
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Watercolor Arts - Instructor: Lilly Thiell Milliman Location: Wide Awake Club Library, 22 North Genesee Street, Fillmore Ages: 8-18 Dates: July 19 & 26, Time: 1:30-3:30pm Sign up: Call 585-567-8301 |
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Going with the Flow - Instructor: Bonnie Leigh Location: Wide Awake Club Library - 22 North Genesee Street, Fillmore Ages: 8 & up Dates: Thurs: July 21 – Aug.18th, Time: 1-2:30 pm Sign up: Call 585-567-8301 |
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Calligraphy - Instructor: Lilly Thiell Milliman Location: Wide Awake Club Library - 22 North Genesee Street, Fillmore Ages: 8-18 Dates: August 2, 9 & 16, Time: 1:30-3:30pm Sign up: Call 585-567-8301 |
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Letterpress Printing - Instructor: Mary Warner Ages: 10 & up Location: Angelica Library - 55 W. Main Street, Angelica Date: July 12th, Time: 1-3 pm Sign up: Call 585-466-7860 Location: Scio Memorial Library - 3890 NY-19, Scio Date: July 21st, Time: 3-5 pm Sign up: Call 585-593-4816 Location: Whitesville Public Library - 500 Main Street, Whitesville Date: July 26th, Time: 3-5 pm Sign up: Call 607-356-3645 |
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Up-cycled Art - Instructor: Wendy Skinner Location: Fountain Arts Center - 48 Schuyler Street, Belmont Ages: 8-18 Dates: July 5, 7 & 8, Time: 10am - Noon Sign up: Call 585-808-5379 or email - wjskinner@thefountainartscenter.org |
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Painting Landscapes, Around the World- Instructor: Wendy Skinner Location: Fountain Arts Center 48 Schuyler Street, Belmont Ages: 8-18 Dates: July 18, 19 & 21, Time: 10AM - Noon Sign up: Call 585-808-5379 or email - wjskinner@thefountainartscenter.org |
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Trash Can Percussion - Instructor: Wendy Skinner Location: Fountain Arts Center 48 Schuyler Street, Belmont Instructor: Wendy Skinner Ages: 8-18 Dates: August 1-5, Time: 10AM - Noon Sign up: Call 585-808-5379 or email - wjskinner@thefountainartscenter.org HERE |
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Painting with Words - Instructor: Kathryn Ross Ages: 12 & up Location: David Howe Public Library - 155 N. Main St., Wellsville Date: July 11 & 13., Time: 10-12 & 1-3 (bring a lunch) Sign up: Call 585-593-3410 |
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Braided Fabric Mug Rugs - Instructor: Sherry Herdman Ages: 6 & up Location: Scio Memorial Library - 3890 NY-19, Scio Date: July 12th, Time: 2-3:30 pm Sign up: Call 585-593-4816 Location: Cuba Library - 39 E. Main Street, Cuba Dates: July 13th, Time: 10-11:30 am Sign up: Call 585-968-1668 Location: Angelica Library - 55 W. Main Street, Angelica Date: July 19th, Time: 1-2:30 pm Sign up: Call 585-466-7860 Location: David Howe Public Library - 155 N. Main St., Wellsville Date: July 22nd, Time: 1-2:30 pm Sign up: Call 585-593-3410 |
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Move and Groove
Location: Steps Dance Studio - 53 W. Main Street, Fillmore Instructor: Rachel Phillips Ages: 4 & up Dates: Tuesdays in July, Time: 6-7 pm Sign up: Call 607-382-2554 Location: Steps Dance Studio - 112 ½ Main Street, Wellsville Instructor: Cynthia Emrich Ages: 4 & up Dates: Thursdays in July Time: 6-7 pm Sign up: Call 607-382-2554 |
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Get Hooked on Art - Instructor: Alice Deres Location: Canaseraga Village Park - 3 Main Street, Canaseraga Ages: 7 & up (younger with adult) Dates: July 26, Aug. 2, 9 - Time: 11am-2pm (bring a lunch) Sign up: Call 607-545-6443 or email: abderes@localnet.com |
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Paper Making - Instructor: Susan Doran Ages: 5 & up (younger with adult) Location: Whitesville Public Library - 500 Main Street, Whitesville Date: July 12th, Time: 3-5 pm Sign up: Call 607-356-3645
Location: Genesee Public Library - 8351 State Route 417, Little Genesee Date: July 14th, Time: 2-4 pm Sign up: Call 585-928-1915
Location: Bolivar Free Library - 390 S Main Street, Bolivar Date: July 19th, Time: 10am-12pm Sign up: Call 585-928-2015
Location: Richburg Colonial Library - 160 Main St., Richburg Dates: July 21st, Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Sign up: Call 585-928-2694
Location: David Howe Public Library - 155 N. Main St., Wellsville Date: July 25th, Time: 1-3 pm Sign up: Call 585-593-3410 Location: Rushford Free Library - 9012 Main St., Rushford Date: July 26th, Time: 2-4 pm Sign up: Call 585-437-2533 Location: Cuba Library - 39 E. Main Street, Cuba Dates: July 27, Time: 10am-12pm Sign up: Call 585-968-1668 Location: Friendship Free Library - 40 W. Main St., Friendship Date: August 10th, Time: 2-4 pm Sign up: Call 585-973-7724 |
Schedules may change. Check this website for updated information.
AAA programming and services are supported by our members, The Allegany County Area Foundation, a grant from Arts Services Initiative of Western NY and with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.
Free Art Events
During Winter Break - Cabin Fever
During Spring Break - Spring Fling
During Summer Vacation - Summer Arts Festival
Check back for dates, locations and classes!
Youth Activities History and Procedures
The Allegany Arts Association is a non-profit (501c3) organization founded in 1982 to promote local participation in the arts. Supported by our members, donors, grants, volunteers, and advertising sponsors; one of our main goals is to offer FREE art programs to local youth. Your participation, either by hosting a site or teaching a class, lets students experience fine art right here where they live.
The majority of our FREE youth activities occur during local academic breaks when children and parents may benefit most from exploring these creative opportunities. With consideration for the needs of local residents, the availability of instructors, and a public location; we work with host sites and schedules to fit the needs of each community. To keep cost at a minimum, free space or donated space is best and must be open to the public. Private property is not permitted for program use.
Instructors are paid an hourly rate for instructional time and reimbursed for cost of materials. Prep time and clean up are documented as In-Kind hours. A Class Outline, age range for students and target number of students should be provided. Classes could include drawing, painting, printing, book art, collage, music, creative writing & poetry, movement and so much more.
Please contact any board member if you would like to find out more about these programs.
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