Why Visual Arts at the Y?

Support Whole Brain Development

Art enhances focus, memory, and problem-solving, benefiting kids and adults for life.

Strengthen Emotional Well-Being

Creative expression helps you process emotions, reduce stress, and build confidence.

Bring Imagination to Life

From paper to screen to clay, every project invites Y artists to explore, take risks, and tell their story.

Useful Information

Your class fee covers the tools and supplies so emerging artists can focus on learning and creating art.

  • Please bring an apron or over-sized t-shirt for students to wear, however, we always recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting messy in.
  • Short sleeves are preferred or a shirt that easily rolls up and stays above the elbows.

Please remember:

  • Everyone is an artist.
  • Demonstrate caring by using only kind words.
  • Be respectful of others by keeping your hands to yourself.
  • Take responsibility for arriving to class on time, for listening first, and staying engaged throughout the class.
  • Be brave, be honest, keep practicing, try your best, and stick with it.
  • Have fun!

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