Monday, September 8, 2008

Making Art in the Big City







Some people are afraid of big cities, but I’m not. I love living in the city because where there are lots of people, great things are happening and there are many opportunities for young people to do amazing things.

For example, how many of you think you have artistic talent? Are you into painting, printmaking, sculpture, pottery, murals…? Well, if you live in a big city, there are many programs and art schools and museums that can begin to train you as an artist right now. In Philadelphia, the following places have great art programs for young people, between the ages of 5-17. Check them out. Some are free like the Fleisher Art Memorial, some require a fee and others like the Moore College of Art offer scholarships through your schools. Be Proactive!!!

One of my brother’s favorite illustrators is E.B. Lewis. Lewis has illustrated many books and is one of the most popular book illustrators of all time. He began his art career as a little boy going to Saturday art classes at Temple University. Just imagine and do it!!!!

1. The Samuel Fleisher Art Memorial
http://www.fleisher.org
719 Catharine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-34-56

2. The Moore College of Art and Design
http://www.moore.edu/
20th Street and The ParkwayPhiladelphia, PA 19103-1179
215-568-4515

3. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
http://www.pafa.org/
118-128 N. Broad St.Philadelphia, PA 19102
Children and Family Programs- 215-972-2061
Art Program for High School Students-215-972-7632

4. The Philadelphia Museum of Art
http://www.philamuseum.org/
26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin ParkwayPhiladelphia, PA 19130
Children and Family Programming
215-684-7580

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