Arizona Museum for Youth

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"Creative, interactive play is key

to neurological growth and development."

 

 

The Arizona Museum for Youth [AMY] is an essential provider of art education fundamentals, as well as, a center for creative play which is key to neurological growth and development. AMY seeks to instill a passion for lifelong learning in art and art appreciation for all of its visitors including caregivers and children, adults and teens. Here, everyone can learn about the techniques, processes, and materials used to create art while discovering more about themselves and their world through self-expression, hands-on learning, and participant-centered programs.

 

 

We do this through 4 initiatives:

* Ensuring Accessibility

* Supporting the Arts in K-12 and Higher 

   Education

* Partnering with Community Organizations

* Enhancing Lifelong Learning

 

 

Through our dynamic array of programs, exhibitions, and workshops, we invite you to join us for an artful experience at AMY!

 

 

 

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Summer 2009

Registration has already begun!

 

To register: On the Web: WEBTRAC
By Phone: City of Mesa TeleTrac system with household ID at 480.644.4449
Questions and household numbers: 480.644.3689 or Darlene Zajda
.

 

Pre-School Summer Camp                                                                944150-01                  

The Art of Color! at AMY

Explore the art of color in this camp especially for pre-schoolers and Kindergarteners! We will explore the art of color through watercolor landscape painting, tissue paper collage, wax resist drawing, scratch art, all inspired by the works of art on view in the My Favorite Monster exhibition.

Camp is for children ages 4-6.

July 21-24

 

9:30-11:30 a.m. | $135.00 for members |  $160.00 for non-members

 

Registration is limited to 30 students for a 4-day week of programming; first come, first served. Early Drop off available at 9 a.m. for an additional $4.50 per day. Snacks are included in the registration fee.

 

 

Family Programs (Caregiver participation required.)

 

Small Snaps: Parent and Child Photography                    944252-01, 02, 03, 04

In this creative class, you and your toddler will learn photography basics from a professional! Once you’ve mastered camera settings and lighting, you and your little one will have the chance to snap photos in the Museum galleries, drawing inspiration from the Full Circle: Recycled into Art and My Favorite Monster exhibitions, under the guidance of our expert instructor, Joanne West. Bring your own camera and we will have disposable cameras available for your toddler. Participants will choose their favorite image to frame during a craft activity on the last day of class.

June 12-26, 2009  |  Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Ages 2-5

3 classes: $100 members; $115 non-members

Sibling rate: $80 members; $95 non-members

Drop-in single class: $35 members; $40 non-members

 

Bountiful Beads                                                       944253-01, 02, 03, 04

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Every Bead Tells a Story: Christy Puetz and Beads of Courage®, children will have fun as they sculpt and create one-of-a-kind 3-dimensional forms in milagro and African disc shapes into necklaces, using a variety of interesting materials, such as paper, air-dry clay and much more!

May 26-June 9, 2009  |  Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Ages 2- 5

3 classes: $39 members; $54 non-members

Sibling rate: $29 members; $44 non-members

Drop-in single class: $13 members; $18 non-members

 

My Favorite Monster Sculptures                                                     944254-01, 02, 03, 04

Inspired by the artwork in My Favorite Monster, children will make sculptures of their own favorite monster using a variety of materials.

Tuesdays, June 16-30  |  10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 2- 5

3 classes: $39 members; $54 non-members

Sibling rate: $29 members; $44 non-members

Drop-in single class: $13 members; $18 non-members

 

Parent/Tot Music Time                                                                    944251-01

This popular class will encourage musical competency through songs, games and the use of instruments, as we also enjoy the art on view in our exhibition galleries.

Presented in collaboration with                    

Wednesdays, June 10  |  10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 6 months – 6 years

6 classes (workshop series; no single class registration available) $50 members, $60 nonmembers

Sibling rate: $40 members; $50 non-members

 

Patterns and Dots                                                                 944255-01, 02, 03, 04

Explore patterns through art compositions inspired by Every Bead Tells a Story: Christy Puetz and Beads of Courage® with a variety of fun materials including tempera, sponge and cotton swab painting. Each child will take home a collection of uniquely colorful creations and an appreciation of this basic art element!

Thursdays, July 9-23  |  10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 2- 5

3 classes: $39 members; $54 non-members

Sibling rate: $29 members; $44 non-members

Drop-in single class: $13 members; $18 non-members

 

AMY Classics: Messy Creations                                                         944202-01

One of our most popular programs! Being creative is a messy job, and in this program  children will have fun, multi-sensory experiences putting together a variety of materials to create a unique masterpiece, inspired by art from our exhibitions. Activities may include painting, paper-mâche, sculpting with clay and much more!  Smocks provided.

Friday, August 14  |  10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages 2- 5

1 class: $13 members; $18 nonmembers

Sibling rate: $10 members; $15 non-members

 

AMY Classics: Winter in July                                                944209-01

Beat and heat and chill out at the Museum for a special program, making some “cool” artworks and creations with ice and snow!

Friday, July 17  |  10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Ages 2- 5

1 class: $13 members; $18 nonmembers

Sibling rate: $10 members; $15 non-members

 

Ages 5 and older:

 

Wild Beads                                                                             944152-01, 02, 03, 04            

Express your artistic spirit and explore painting techniques in acrylic and watercolor. Looking at artworks in Every Bead Tells a Story: Christy Puetz and Beads of Courage®, learn to use line, color, shape and texture to create exciting works of art, bead by individual bead.

May 16-30, 2009  |  Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Ages 5 to 8 years

3 classes: $39 members; $54 non-members

Sibling rate: $29 members; $44 non-members

Drop-in single class: $13 members; $18 non-members

 

Cartooning, Illustrating and Storyboarding                                  944151-01      

Drawing inspiration from My Favorite Monster, learn from an expert instructor how basic shapes and expressive lines make funny facial features, amazing actions and fascinating storylines!

Saturdays, July 18 and 25  |  1 to 3 p.m.

Ages 8 to 12 years

$60 members; $72 nonmembers

 

My Favorite Monster Puppet Workshop                            944153-01      

Great Arizona Puppet Theater LogoDrawing inspiration from My Favorite Monster, learn how to create your own expressive puppet with Stacey Gordon, an expert from the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, demonstrating how to create puppet facial features, amazing actions and fascinating puppetry storylines! Presented in collaboration with

Saturdays, August 15 and 22   |   1 to 3 p.m.

Ages 8 to 12 years

$60 members; $72 nonmembers

 

Pre-School Summer Camp                                                               944150-01                  

The Art of Color! at AMY

Explore the art of color in this camp especially for pre-schoolers and Kindergarteners! We will explore the art of color through watercolor landscape painting, tissue paper collage, wax resist drawing, scratch art, all inspired by the works of art on view in the My Favorite Monster exhibition.

Camp is for children ages 4-6.

July 21-24  |  9:30-11:30 a.m.

$135.00 for members; $160.00 for non-members

Registration is limited to 30 students for a 4-day week of programming; first come, first served. Early Drop off available at 9 a.m. for an additional $4.50 per day. Snacks are included in the registration fee.

 

Honoring Boxes & Warrior Figures                                                   944154-01, 02, 03

During these two workshops, led by artist Christy Puetz, children and teens will embellish a special box and mini figure with beads, fabric and other fun materials. Inspired by beaded sculptures in Every Bead Tells a Story: Christy Puetz and Beads of Courage®, participants will creatively honor themselves or someone they know.

July 25, August 1, 2009  |  Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Ages 6 to 12 years

2 classes: $39 members; $54 non-members

Sibling rate: $29 members; $44 non-members

Drop-in single class: $13 members; $18 non-members

 

Youth Programs (Caregiver participation is not required, unless specified):

 

Folk Art Badge for Girl Scouts                                                         944301-01, 02

Earn your Girl Scout Jeweler Badge in a day! Scouts complete six artistic activities, including symbolic bead bracelets, "I wish" beaded sticks, air-dry clay beads, bead mosaics and  worry bead strand and tour the Every Bead Tells a Story: Christy Puetz and Beads of Courage® exhibition. Please note: groups of four or more must be accompanied by an adult.

Girl Scouts, 4 – 6 grades                   

Saturday, May 9, 9-noon                                                     

Saturday, June 20, 9-noon                                                   

$12 members/nonmembers

        

Kid’s Night Out Monster Movie Nights!                                         944155-01, 02, 03, 04

Enjoy a date night out on the town while your child enjoys the art and activities of the My Favorite Monster exhibition, sees a monster movie with popcorn, enjoys a pizza dinner and cookie snack and makes an artful monster to take home. Come dressed as your favorite monster! Specialized AMY staff and trained volunteers will ensure safe, age appropriate play for all participants. Space is limited; registration is first come, first served. Parents/caregivers must sign waiver of liability; age appropriateness of film is at parent’s discretion. Late pick-up fees will apply and parents will be asked to sign a designated driver agreement.

 

Friday, May 15, 6– 9:30 pm

Monsters Inc. (2002), Director: Peter Docter and David Silverman

 

Friday, June 19, 6– 9:30 pm

Monster House (2006), Director: Gil Kenan

 

Friday, July 17, 6– 9:30 pm

Igor (2008), Director: Tony Leondis

 

Fridays, 6– 9:30 pm

Ages 4-10

Registration for 3 nights: $75 members; $90 non-members

Sibling rate for 3 nights: $65 members; $80 non-members

Drop-in single night: $25 members; $30 non-members

 

 

Special Programs for All Ages:

Free with paid museum admission, no registration required.

 

Mother’s Day

Treat mom to a special day at AMY! Moms get in free to enjoy making a beaded bracelet planned especially for moms, kids and dads inspired by Every Bead Tells a Story: Christy Puetz and Beads of Courage.®

Sunday, May 10, Noon to 3 p.m.

 

Father’s Day                                                              

Show your dad a great time at AMY! Dads get in free so moms, kids and dads can make a bead key chain just for dad, inspired by the exhibition Every Bead Tells a Story: Christy Puetz and Beads of Courage.®

Sunday, June 21, Noon to 3 p.m.

 

Artful Tales

Three times a week join the Museum’s professionally-trained Gallery Educators in ArtVille for a storytelling experience and related creative art-making activity. Meet in the Living Room space.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 11 a.m.; space available is first-come, first-served.

 

Meet the Artist

Join a featured artist from our current exhibitions and create your own art inspired by their work. Free with paid museum admission, no registration required. Best for children ages 4 and up with their families.

 

Saturday, May 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m.                         

Make a beaded creation and meet Jean Baruch, Executive Director and Founder of the Beads of Courage® arts-in-medicine supportive care program.

 

Saturday, June 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.                                                           

Meet an artist from the My Favorite Monster exhibition and make a monster to take home!

 

Saturday, July 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m.                                                

Meet an artist from the My Favorite Monster exhibition and make a monster to take home!

 

Saturday, August 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.                                 

Meet an artist from the My Favorite Monster exhibition and make a monster to take home!

 

 

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