art for youth
HCA School of Visual Arts
Art for Youth
Art for Youth provides space for young artists develop artistic skills while exploring diverse mediums and styles, working from their own ideas to create original works of art. Taking inspiration from still life, photographs, books, movies, and contemporary artists, they will learn advanced drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking fundamentals and techniques. Students will be encouraged to experiment with different forms of representing their thoughts and visions to create work that is increasingly complex and creative. They will learn to think conceptually about their art and how to critique others in a positive environment.
This class is ideal for students who may have an interest in furthering their studies in an art and/or design-focused high school, college or university, as they will work towards the development of a strong personal portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their work in a final term exhibition, VASE (Visual Arts Student Exhibition), in the HCA Gallery.
Class Info
Duration:
1.5 hours/week
Day & Time:
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Atelier Studio
Age Group:
12+
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We provide flexible payment plans for class tuition, making it easier for you to manage your budget while following your passion. Browse below to view the possibilities.
Monthly Payment Option
Payments can be made each month.
Monthly payments for Art for Youth are $143.62/month
Term Payment Option
Payments can be made three times per year, at the start of each school term.
The term payment for Art for Youth is $478.72/term
Extra Fees
Registration Fee (Single Student): $30
Registration Fee (Family): $50
Materials Fee: There is a one-time $50 materials fee to cover visual arts supplies for the full school year.
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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
VICTORIA LONG
Victoria (she/her) is a Visual and Community Artist. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from McMaster University, she started work as an Artist Educator. She is an original faculty member of the HCA Children’s Arts Exploration Program and Culture for Kids in the Arts (CKA) Mentorship program which together introduced over 55,000 children and youth from regional and local school boards to visual arts, dance, drama and music during her practice as a visual arts instructor from 1998 – 2010. Her current practice is interwoven with the many artists, educators and many, many children, youth and emerging artists she has worked with over the last 25 years. Victoria is the Program/Operations Manager for Arts For All, a charitable organization of HCA that Vitek Wincza founded in 1999 to make arts accessible to all. She enjoys and appreciates ALL the communities, partners and friendships she collaborates with and serves. She is a current Member supporting Hamilton Verse and volunteers as Vice-Chair for Today’s Family Board of Directors. She has received recognition from the Industry Education Council Hamilton, 2010 and City of Hamilton Arts Education Award in 2013. Victoria is looking forward to continuing to learn and create together with youth attending the HCA Teens Art program this year.