Arts-Based Preschool and Kindergarten

The arts-based approach pioneered at the Lawrence Arts Center sets the stage for a lifetime love of learning. The Arts-Based Preschool is for children ages 3-5 and provides social, motor, and creative experiences that excite love for learning. The Arts Based Kindergarten for children ages 5-6  continues this approach with a special focus on preparing young students to develop innovation skills. Through rich and varied experiences with the arts in combination with a sound curriculum, children grow in both self-esteem and intellectual ability. Lots of fun, love, and rich learning experiences that nurture creative thinking, decision making, imagination, and art appreciation.

QUESTIONS?
Linda Reimond, Early Childhood Education Director
preschool@lawrenceartscenter.org

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School of Dance

The Lawrence Arts Center’s dance curriculum is guided by leading professionals in each discipline, and also by the national dance education standards set by the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and the National Dance Education Association. With over 200 years of experience in the dance field, our faculty enable students to follow a sequential program, and develop skills appropriate for their age and level. Building the artist as well as the art, we encourage students to become their best within the spectrum of each discipline, develop a sense of artistry and to experience the joy of dance.

QUESTIONS?
Hanan Misko, Director of the School of Dance:
hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org

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STEAM Program

The Lawrence Arts Center is at the forefront of the movement to integrate science, technology, engineering, and math education with art, transforming STEM to STEAM. Art Space is the Lawrence Arts Center’s signature art and science program for students in 1st-5th grade with an integrated science and art curriculum that meets national art education and science standards.

QUESTIONS?
Neal Barbour, Director of Youth Education:
neal@lawrenceartscenter.org

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School of Theatre & Music

The School of Theatre & Music classes and workshops provide all ages with theatre arts training taught by professional artists. These classes follow a sequential program beginning with exploration, developing the tools of an actor (voice, body, and imagination), solidifying acting fundamentals, and offering performance-based opportunities.

QUESTIONS?
Elizabeth Sullivan, Associate Director for Performing Arts & Performing Arts Education
elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org

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Arts Institutes

The Lawrence Arts Center Arts Institutes program offers a place for young people in 6th through 12th grades to immerse themselves in a creative environment and discover art outside of academics, explore new mediums, develop a portfolio, and exercise their visions. Arts Institutes offer instruction in visual arts, dance, theater, and digital media for beginners through advanced students in an accepting, inspired, artistic atmosphere. In addition to artistic skill, focus is on building initiative, self-direction, productivity and leadership.

Students age 14+ are also welcome in adult classes, unless otherwise indicated in the description.

QUESTIONS?
Neal Barbour, Director of Youth Education:
neal@lawrenceartscenter.org

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Adult Education

The Arts Center’s adult education program features classes in a wide variety of visual arts and performing arts classes–from printmaking and ceramics to ballroom dancing and ballet. With a focus on creative connections, building community and developing artistic skills & techniques, the adult education program offers opportunities for those new to the arts to professional artists. Its never too late to learn something new!

QUESTIONS?
Kyla Strid, Director of Adult Education and Artist Residences:
kyla@lawrenceartscenter.org

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