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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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"My sister Alejandra and I really love art, but we don't get to do
many projects at school because they don't have many supplies.
The Arts Program at the Boys and Girls Club is great! We have tons of really cool stuff like beads to make our own jewelry, feathers to make masks, and clay to make tiles. One of my favorite projects was when we put on a play wearing costumes that we made ourselves."
Angelica, age 10, East Palo Alto
"I really like the Art Program field trips. On one trip, we went to a place where we wrote stories and drew pictures and then made our own books that were just like the books you buy in a bookstore. On another trip, we went to a museum and saw a real mummy. It was kind of gross, but it was also pretty cool. It was way better than just reading about mummies in a history book!"
Alejandra, age 8, East Palo Alto
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When you were in elementary school, did you have art and music classes on a weekly basis? Perhaps you also sang in the school chorus, performed in a school play, or submitted one of your drawings to an art fair. Kids love to express themselves creatively.
Unfortunately, due to severe budget cuts in our community schools, many art, music, and performing arts programs have been drastically reduced or eliminated. For some of our members, the Club is the only place where they can explore the arts and express themselves creatively. From structured classes to field trips, we provide our members with many opportunities to play, create, explore, and learn about art, music, and performance.
BGCP OFFERINGS
OPEN STUDIO
• Available daily
• Talented and caring staff
• A variety of quality art supplies available
• Individual projects encouraged
• Create a variety of art projects: both 2-d and 3-d, perform music, make videos
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STRUCTURED CLASSES
• Drawing and Painting
• Photography
• Instrumental Music
• Choir
• Drama
• Improvisation
• Fashion & Fabric
• Jewelry Making
• Mural Project
• Video Documentary
• Graphic Design
• Cultural/ethnic arts
• Book making
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ART EXPOSURE/COLLABORATIONS
• International Children’s Art Alliance
• Cantor Art Center
• East Palo Alto Mural Art Project
• Lively Arts of Stanford University
• The Great Frame Up of Menlo Park
• The Bead Shop
• Leland Junior Visiting Artist Program
• Guest speakers (e.g., artists, singers, studio owners)
• Field trips (e.g., art shows, museums, architectural tours)
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SHOWS
• Drama performances
• Art Exhibits
• Choir performances
• Poetry Nights
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JOIN US
The Arts teaches kids to be more tolerant and open. It also promotes individuality, bolsters self-confidence and improves overall academic success. You can help by supporting our Visual and Performing Arts Program!
VOLUNTEER
Be a guest artist
DONATE
Give a tour
WANT MORE DETAIL?
Description of Visual & Performing Art Program
Detailed Quarterly Visual & Performing Art Report
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