ART for Kids
Are you ready to watch your child paint their dreams into reality?
Join us for ART for Kids 2025, an extraordinary summer art adventure crafted just for grade-school students! In partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools, we are thrilled to offer FREE classes for CPS students, opening the door for young talents to explore their creativity without any financial barriers.
With guidance from the talented members of the Cincinnati Art Club, your child will embark on a transformative journey over four weeks, meeting three times a week. Imagine the joy of seeing them thrive in a vibrant classroom filled with 20 of the most advanced young artists from many different schools, all eager to learn and create together!
This isn’t just a class; it’s a collaborative environment bursting with fun, laughter, and artistic exploration. Over 36 hours of engaging instruction, your child will develop essential skills, gain confidence, and take significant leaps in their artistic abilities. Don’t let them miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of something special in our local art community. Enroll today and let their creativity soar!
The curriculum adheres to Ohio State standards for visual art performance and is created and taught by the Cincinnati Art Club. Grades 3 and 4 will learn the Basic Elements of Art. Grades 5 and 6 will learn the Advanced Principles of Art. Additionally each kid will also learn How to Draw People and How to Paint Abstract Art.
Dr. Isidore Rudnick, CPS Fine Arts Curriculum Manager, said: “No other organization in Cincinnati has ever offered our kids this kind of program to continue building their skills over the summer break than the ART for Kids program from the Cincinnati Art Club.”
Classes meet from July 22 to August 14, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week Grades 3 & 4 meet from 9:30 to 12:30. Grades 5 & 6 meet from 2:00 to 5:00. All classes are three hours.
All art supplies are provided at no cost. All classes are held at the Cincinnati Art Club building, 1021 Parkside Place, Cincinnati OH 45202, in the Mt. Adams neighborhood.
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Fox 19 produced a 3-minute TV story about ART for Kids. This short documentary will give you a concise description of the benefits of attending our program.
About CAC ART for Kids
CLASS SCHEDULE, TIMES, AND DATES
Schedule for Grades 3 and 4
Classes meet from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Basic Elements of Art
July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
How to Draw People
August 5, 6, 7
Abstract Art Painting
August 12, 13, 14
Schedule for Grades 5 and 6
Classes meet from 2:00 to 5:00 PM
The Advanced Principles of Art
July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
How to Draw People
August 5, 6, 7
Abstract Art Painting
August 12, 13, 14
Art Educators, We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the nomination process for our upcoming art program at the Cincinnati Art Club! As part of our supportive community, we know how dedicated you are to nurturing the artistic talents of your students, and this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase their hard work and creativity.
Art teachers in Cincinnati Public Schools are encouraged to recommend two of their most advanced art students. We will be sending out Nomination Forms to all teachers shortly, and we anticipate a wonderful response, as we can only accept 20 students per class. Please remember that selections will be made on a first-come basis, so we encourage you to submit your nominations as soon as possible! Once you have completed the forms, kindly mail them to the Cincinnati Art Club at 1021 Parkside Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202, no later than March 15, 2025.
In addition, parents of the nominated students will receive an email with a Registration Form. We ask that they complete and return this form to the Cincinnati Art Club by mail to the same address. Registration will also be accepted on a first-come basis, with a final deadline of April 15, 2025.