Education
The Richmond Art Museum sponsors a wide range of educational and outreach programs, including art classes, artists' workshops, a monthly film screening series called f.a.d.e.-IN and the Annual Phantoscope Indiana High School Film Festival, and the popular children's exhibit Art Is…
We are also developing a partnership with VSAI to offer educational art programs for students with disabilities.
Art
Is…
A unique cultural exploration program for children in grades K through 3, Art Is… focuses on the art and culture of a different country or region each year. Teachers who wish to bring their class to Art Is… are invited to email the Education Director at lancec@rcs.k12.in.us to make an appointment. Home-schooled groups are welcome!
Coming up: ART IS... MEXICO February 3 - March 27, 2009.
Now making appointments! The calendar is filling up fast, so call or email soon!
Sponsored by:
VSAI
VSAI (formerly Very Special Arts of Indiana) has been a leader for over twenty five years in advocating for arts to be made accessible for people with disabilities. They provide a variety of resources for Indiana communities through arts, education, and accessibility services.
RAM is currently working on a pilot program, partnering with VSAI, to bring Teaching Artists into classrooms in the Richmond area. We are excited for the opportunity to work with this group
and share in their goal to bring art to everyone.
Art Classes
Taught by experienced local artists and featuring a variety of styles and media, art classes are a great way to hone your skills or try something completely new!
Explore the Arts
Dates: July 8 – 29, 2008
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Joyce Acton
Fee: $20 materials fee
Registration Form(pdf)
An inclusive summer arts class for children ages 8 – 13. Download
the registration form for more information.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Date: March 15, 2008
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Armacost
Fee: $20 RAM members / $25 general public
Registration Form(pdf)
Create your own beautiful Ukrainian eggs just in time for Easter! Learn the history and
basics of this ancient art form in a 3-hour weekend workshop led by Karen Armacost, artist
and owner of Good Gifts in Arcanum, Ohio. All supplies are included.
Sponsored by:
2008 ArtWork – The Business of Building Your Arts Career
Our ongoing series of workshops for artists features topics of practical interest for artists in all stages of their careers.
March 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Richmond Art Museum - The New Arts Fusion Website
Facilitators: Shaun Dingwerth, Richmond Art Museum and Becky McKimmy, Summersault LLC.
The mission of Whitewater Valley Arts Fusion is to present and promote the arts in our
region. Their
new website is where local artists can find resources and register in their database. Learn
how to register and what Arts Fusion can do for you in this workshop.
April 10 at 6:00 p.m. – Framing: Right, Wrong, and Everything in Between:
Facilitor: Susan Kuhlman of Richmond Hobby Lobby Frame Center.
PLEASE NOTE: This
workshop will be held at Hobby Lobby, 4401 National Road East.
Intimidated by the framing process, cost, and style considerations? Wondering whether to
do it yourself? Get the answers in our framing workshop.
May 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Richmond Art Museum – Your Art Collection
Facilitator: Jim Ross of Eckert & Ross Fine Art, Indianapolis.
Essential information for both the budding art collector and the artist who wants to know
what collectors look for. Common myths, misconceptions, and misinformation will be addressed
in this workshop that will demystify collecting art.
Sponsored by:
