Junior YAL & TKTA are full. Early enrollment for Senior YAL is ongoing. Registration is in-person only at this time, as there are waivers that must be signed prior to class day.
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.
- Junior/Senior YAL art lessons are held monthly on the 2nd Saturday (Senior YAL, ages 13-17) 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.)
- TKTA 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 3-5 pm.
- Enrollment fee of $20/year is per age group. (i.e. $20/year for Junior or Senior YAL and $20/year for TKTA.)
How to join YAL:
- Sign up prior to class day by coming to the Gallery and getting an info packet. You may call us to pay over the phone, but there are forms that must be filled out to finalize registration before the first day of class, so stop by during the week to finalize this process before your child’s first lesson.
- Once registered, be sure to arrive at each YAL class a few minutes early to give our volunteers time to get your child checked in and seated before class begins.
- Annual renewal for each year begins in November of the year prior, but you may enroll any time throughout the year (until full.)
Note about YAL enrollment changes:
- Beginning in August 2024, YAL enrollment is limited to a certain number of students per age group (30 students in Senior YAL, 30 students in Junior YAL, and 12 students in TKTA.)
- Once an age group is full, enrollment for that group will be closed and a waiting list will be implemented. (Junior YAL & TKTA are currently full for 2025.)
- Our YAL program is partially grant funded and we need children attending regularly to fulfill the grant requirements. Thus, if a student misses 3 lessons in a row, they may be removed from the program to open up the spot for a child on our waiting list. This is left to the discretion of the YAL Coordinator. If your child requires a medical exception, please contact our YAL Coordinator to discuss it.
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 8 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 go home each day with several pieces of their own art. There is no cost for this art camp, but pre-registration is required and space is limited to 20 students each day.
If you or your business would like to sponsor snacks and art supplies for this event, please get in touch!
2025 dates TBD.
Jingle Jangle Holiday Art Workshop
Each December, the Gallery hosts a holiday art workshop for young children to experience art and express their creativity! Our annual Jingle Jangle kids’ workshop is designed for children ages 6-9 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 ensure 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!
2025 dates: TBD