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Summer School of the Arts


IT’S TIME FOR FUN, CREATIVITY, AND FRIENDSHIP! JOIN US at AGNS for a vibrant summer full of art.  Sign up for art classes, join a daily tour, pick up fun Family Gallery Guides and more!

Summer School of the Arts for Children and Youth

Have fun and get inspired by participating in hands-on studio activities and explorations of the Gallery.  Well-qualified and experienced artists/art educators will lead the classes.  Experiment with a wide range of art materials, discover new art techniques and enjoy playing around with ideas and images! 

        Art Express is for children ages 3 - 4

        Kids Art Classes for children ages 5 - 7 and 8 - 12 

        Teen Art Classes for students 12 and up

Students can attend week-long sessions of full or half-day classes.  Organized lunch time supervision at a nominal fee is provided for students attending full days.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUMMER SCHOOL OF ARTS

• Class size is limited to 14 participants unless otherwise noted and unless there is more than one instructor.

• Students are to be dropped off and picked up from the Education Centre on the first floor of AGNS Gallery South.  There is no supervision before 8:30 am.

• Lunchtime supervision is available for an additional fee (of 10$ for members, 15$ for non-members) for full-day students only as space is limited.  Students are required to bring their lunch.  No peanut products please.

• It is suggested that students pack a snack for mid-morning and/or mid-afternoon.  No NUT products please.

• Some programs will take advantage of the fine weather so a hat and sun screen are recommended.

• Art making can be messy so students remember to wear “work” clothes.
 
REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is required for all classes.  Register in person at the AGNS Gallery South Information Desk or by phone with credit card payment (Visa or MasterCard only) at 424-5280 during regular Gallery hours.  Our program continues to grow in popularity.  Please register early to avoid disappointment.  A limited number of sponsorships are available on a needs basis.  If there is insufficient registration, a workshop will be cancelled with fees refunded.  There is a 10% non-refundable registration fee.  There are no refunds two weeks prior to the class. 
 
REGISTRATION + FEES
Week-long Classes:  Non-members $125.00 per week for half-days; $250 for full-day classes. Gallery Members $112 per week for half-days; $225 for full-day classes.  (+ HST for all classes)
FEES INCLUDE ALL ART MATERIALS.

Art Class Tax Benefit: Visit the Canada Revenue Agency, Chilren's Arts Amount website for more information on the new children's art class tax benefit.

NEW THIS YEAR - Regular pick-up of children is 4:00. EXTENDED HOURS for childcare are now available from 4:00 - 4:45 if required. Cost is $10/child.

Mary Lee Artalk

Daily Tours

Daily tours (according to Gallery hours) 2:30 pm
Thursday 2:30 and 7:00 pm

Tours are conducted by highly trained and dedicated volunteer guides.

Contact

To Register
Information Desk
(902) 424-5280
gov.ns.ca
For Information
Dale Sheppard
Curator of Education and Public Programs
902-424-2197
gov.ns.ca