Youth Art League & YAL Kids
Our premier youth art program—Youth Art League—exists to provide young people with an opportunity to express themselves creatively and develop their artistic abilities. Lessons are designed to be both informative and enjoyable for all of our students, who typically leave each session with a finished work of art. Past lessons have included acrylic pour, paper art, drawing, pastels, watercolor, pen and ink, sculpting with paper, and painting with 3-D glasses, just to name a few. All materials are provided by the Gateway Art Gallery, supported by a grant from Clay Electric Co-Op.
YAL membership entitles each student to enter our annual Youth Art Show & Competition in March, as well as various other events and exhibitions at the Gallery throughout the year, so hang onto those art pieces and be ready to enter when the call goes out! YAL membership also includes an end-of-year pizza party in November. Youth Art League membership is just $15 per student for a whole year!
- Junior/Senior YAL art lessons are held monthly on the 2nd Saturday (Senior YAL, ages 13-18) and 4th Saturday (Junior YAL, ages 7-12) , excl. December, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Sometimes class ends early, especially the Junior YAL class. Parents may wish to arrive a little early for pick-up.)
- YAL Kids is open to Columbia County school children in grades 1-3 and is designed to improve literacy through art education. Classes are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 2:30 pm-4:30 pm.
How to register for Junior/Senior YAL:
- Sign up in person by coming to the next YAL class at least 15 minutes early to give our Instructors time to get your child registered/renewed.
- Or register online via Paypal or call the Gallery to register over the phone (you will need to sign forms at next check-in.)
- Once registered, simply check-in on class day. Annual renewal occurs each January but you may enroll any time throughout the year.
Apply for enrollment to YAL Kids here.
For more information, call (386)752-5229 or email info@artleagueofnorthflorida.com. Keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming classes and events.
Keep scrolling for information about our seasonal kids art programs. The programs below do not require YAL membership, but YAL members are, of course, welcomed to sign up.
Young DaVinci Summer Art Camp
For three days each Summer, typically in July, our volunteer artists host and teach a free 2-hour-long art camp for children ages 7 to 12. This program is intended to supplement our monthly youth art classes, while giving children something to look forward to and do during their Summer break. These classes offer more in-depth lessons and typically encompass one medium each day. Students explore new media in these lessons and come away with several pieces of art to take home. There is no cost for this art camp, but pre-registration is required and space is limited to 20 students each day.
To register for this fun program, download the registration form and return it to the Gallery before the closing date.
2024 dates TBA
If you or your business would like to sponsor snacks and art supplies for this event, please get in touch!
Jingle Jangle Holiday Art Workshop
Each December, the Gallery hosts a free holiday art workshop for young children to experience art and express their creativity! Our annual Jingle Jangle kids’ workshop is designed for children ages 6-10 who love to create and explore different art forms. The lessons give children the opportunity to dive into various media including painting, drawing, paper crafts, and more. Seating is limited to 12 children, ensuring personalized attention and support from our experienced instructors.
If you or your business would like to sponsor snacks and art supplies for this event, please get in touch!
2024 dates TBA
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Policies & Guidelines for ALL Youth Art Activities
- We do not provide supervision of children before or after classes or camps. We ask that you arrive promptly to all programs and do not leave children unattended.
- No supervised aftercare is offered.
- Snacks and beverages are sometimes provided in class, depending on the length of the event. Water is always available. If your child has a food allergy or other health consideration, please make the instructors aware of it PRIOR to class.
- We reserve the right to substitute instructors when necessary.
- We design class curriculum for specific age ranges. These age limits must be respected unless prior arrangements have been made.
- We reserve the right to withdraw a child for inappropriate behavior. No refunds will be given for withdrawals.
- YAL participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes and it is recommended they dress-for-mess. The Gallery will not replace stained clothing or shoes.
- YAL participant registrations must include thorough and accurate information to ensure the safety of students, including emergency contact numbers.