Foraging for Inspiration – New Workshop Series in May

April 19, 2018Announcementserin

May is Arkansas Heritage Month and we are celebrating with a series of 5 workshops + a field trip!

Foraging for Inspiration focuses on teaching artists of all ages and skill levels how to use native Arkansas plants and minerals in their creative practice.

Take a look at the exciting classes we have planned! Visit our “Take a Class” section for details on each of the workshops.

Thursdays in May 6-9pm:

5/3 Cotton Paper Making with Jeri Hillis

5/10 Practical Herbalism with Heather Bennet

5/17 Guided Crystal Mining at Wegner’s Crystal Mine (11am , meet at 9:45am)

5/17 Pine Needle Baskets with Vanessa Tomczak

5/24 Deer Skin Crystal Pouch with Filip Johnson

5/31 Solar Dyeing with Foraged Materials with Mitch AufderHeide

Classes are all $15 which includes materials. We hope to see you soon!

A special thank you to the Department of Arkansas Heritage for making this series possible!

Call for Summer Camp Teaching Artists

February 6, 2018Announcementserin

Emergent Arts is pleased to announce a Request for Teaching Artist Applications for Summer Camp 2018. Summer Camp is for students age 5 to 14.

Emergent Arts is requesting applications from interested teaching artists in all disciplines of art to join our staff for Children’s Summer Camp 2018 (July). Classes and workshops should offer student artists exciting opportunities to explore various mediums and themes. Although camp is primarily visual arts based, applications in all types of creative writing and visual and performing arts are welcome.

Applications for Summer Art Camp are due by Monday April 2^nd. All applications will be reviewed by the Programming Committee at that time. Interested individuals must submit a letter of interest and resume, c.v or biographical information to support your qualifications as a teaching artist.

Application materials should be emailed or mailed to the address below:

vanessa@emergentarts.org

Emergent Arts, attn. Programming Committee

341-A Whittington Ave

Hot Springs, AR 71901

Emergent Arts fosters creativity for emerging artists of all ages in Garland County and surrounding communities. They do this through a dynamic program of classes, workshops, gallery exhibits, and studio space. For more information about the organization and their programs please visit www.emergentarts.org or stop by the gallery at 341-A Whittington Ave.

Spring Classes Start February 1!

January 26, 2018Announcementserin

Register now for Spring classes! Our schedule is filled with exciting opportunities for kids and adults. Classes begin February 1st so click HERE to view class times and descriptions. As always, students of all skill levels and abilities are welcome and scholarships are available.

Spring Break Camp 2018

January 19, 2018Announcementserin

Come join us for Spring Break at Emergent Arts! Students ages 5-14 are invited to come get creative during Spring Break. Camp will run from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Tuesday, March 20st – Friday, March 23th. Students will participate in a variety of art classes throughout the week. All materials and snacks will be provided but students should bring a sack lunch each day. Tuition is $80.00 per student. Scholarships are available.

For more information please visit the registration page HERE.

Call for Spring 2018 Class Proposals!

October 4, 2017Announcementserin

Calling all artists! If you have ever considered teaching a class at Emergent Arts please consider submitting a proposal.

Emergent Arts is requesting proposals from Teaching Artists in all disciplines of art for the Spring 2018 semester. Classes and workshops offer emerging artists of all ages exciting opportunities to explore various mediums and themes that are relevant to their age group and skill level. Proposals for all types of visual and performing arts are welcome.

Our Spring 2018 calendar runs from February 6 – May 25. Classes can span 4 weeks or up to the full semester in length. Please see our proposal form below for more details.

Applications are due Friday, November 10^th.

The proposal form can be found here: Proposal Request Spring 2018

Adults get to play too!

September 14, 2017Announcementserin

Our fall classes are well underway! There are quite a few classes for adults which can be joined at any time. We invite you to come by Tuesdays at 7 p.m. during September for our Words and Wine writing workshop. In October, treat yourself on Tuesdays at 7 to Drink and Draw. If you are looking for some movement, stop in Wednesdays at 6 p.m. for Coalescence Belly Dance, or join us for Tai Chi Sun Style at 5:30 on Thursdays. Check out the education tab on our website for more information.

Summer Camp Registration is Now Open

April 11, 2017Announcementserin

We are excited to offer FOUR different Summer Camp experiences at Emergent Arts this year!

Registration for all camps is NOW OPEN! We hope you can come and join us!

Click HERE for information about Summer Art Camp – Week 1

Click HERE for information about Summer Art Camp – Week 2

Click HERE for information about Creative Writing Camp

Click HERE for information about Theater Camp

Arkansas Gives!

April 6, 2017Announcementserin

Today is the day! Please visit https://www.arkansasgives.org/organizations/emergent-arts to donate to Emergent Arts.

GREAT NEWS! We have a $5000 match from the Morris Foundation! Double your donation today!

Your donation will support our ongoing programming and new projects like our outdoor classroom, accessibility improvements, and the ARTMOBILE!

#GrowTheLove

#GrowTheArts

#ArkansasGives

Call for Teaching Artist Applications

February 21, 2017Announcementserin

Emergent Arts is pleased to announce a Request for Teaching Artist Applications for Spring Break Camp 2017 and Summer Camp 2017. Spring and Summer Camps are for students age 5 to 14.

Emergent Arts is requesting applications from interested teaching artists in all disciplines of art to join our staff for Spring Break 2017 (March 21^st – 24^th) and/or Summer Camp 2017 (July). Classes and workshops should offer student artists exciting opportunities to explore various mediums and themes. Although camps are primarily visual arts based, applications in all types of creative writing and visual and performing arts are welcome.

Applications for Spring Break Camp are due by Monday, March 6^th and Summer Art Camp are due by Monday April 3^rd. All applications will be reviewed by the Programming Committee at that time. Interested individuals must submit a letter of interest and resume, c.v or biographical information to support your qualifications as a teaching artist.

Application materials should be emailed or mailed to the address below:

sarah@emergentarts.org

Emergent Arts, attn. Programming Committee

341-A Whittington Ave

Hot Springs, AR 71901

February is in full swing!

February 21, 2017Announcementserin

The Spring 2017 semester is in full swing at Emergent Arts and February has been a busy and exciting month!

We’ve enjoyed having new and returning kids in our Drawing (Kay Watkins), Painting (Jeri Hillis) and Clay(Jeri Hillis) classes. We’ve also had a full slate of adult classes including Painting (Jeri Hillis), Clay (Jeri Hillis) and Jewelry Making(Chris Watkins). This semester we’ve also had several classes that encourage students to “drop in” if they cannot commit to all session meetings. Such classes include ATS (American Tribal Style) Belly Dancing Level 1, Dancing in Flow (informal Belly Dancing practice) both taught by Gianna St. Grace as well as Tai-Chi Sun Style taught by Barb Schuette and Jerry Matlock. And, of course, Words & Wine with Kai Coggin started back in February and will happen again in April!

If you weren’t able to join us this month we hope you can in March! We have several new classes starting next month including: Children’s Yoga, Drink & Draw and Improv Jam!