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Art Beat

A program of educational, fine art and movement workshops specifically designed for seniors of all ages.  Classes are offered in retirement facilities across the Upstate and at The Arts Center in Clemson.

Our Artbeat program is committed to keeping education in art, exploration and wellbeing alive! Artbeat is designed to bring those that are over fifty together into an exciting fine art environment with a class schedule that is designed to accommodate busy lifestyles. A place where new friends are made and opportunities are available to learn from each other while sharing life experiences and focusing on a new and common interest.

Those of you that are retired or part of the 50 + population here in our area are very active and have a diverse range of activities and interests. We at The Arts Center hope to play a key role in providing you with an appealing and challenging selection of classes and workshops from which to choose. Our diverse groups of instructors are enthusiastically waiting to share their skills with you. Together we can keep the beat strong at Artbeat.

How we started this exciting program:

THE ARTS CENTER IN CLEMSON RECEIVES GRANT FROM S.C. ARTS COMMISSION

Clemson, S.C. – The Arts Center in Clemson has been awarded a $9,990 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2010 fiscal year. The support will allow the organization to begin a new program titled “ArtBeat”. The “ArtBeat” program consists of classes and workshops designed for those over 50. Classes are taught by a diverse group of professional instructors and are formatted to encourage learning as well as social interaction. The first class session begins May 11th with classes such as “Introduction to bookbinding” and “Reading the Carolinas” a literary journey of discovery through the Carolinas.

“The S.C. Arts Commission grant will enable The Arts Center to offer the ArtBeat program in an exciting fine art environment with a class schedule to accommodate the busy lifestyles of those over 50.” said Arts Center Executive Director Deborah Pagano. “This funding helps us achieve our mission of making arts accessible to all members of the community.”

Contributions from individuals and area companies are helping The Arts Center meet its obligation of matching the Arts Commission grant with local dollars.

Local residents can see how the Arts Commission grant and local funds are benefiting The Arts Center and to pick up an ArtBeat brochure by visiting us at 212 Butler Street in Clemson.

About SCAC: The South Carolina Arts Commission is the state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment that benefits all South Carolinians, regardless of their location or circumstances. Created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the Arts Commission is working to increase public participation in the arts by providing services, grants and leadership initiatives in these areas: arts education, community arts development and artist development. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Arts Commission is funded by the state of South Carolina and by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com or call (803) 734-8696.

Thank you for sponsoring Summer Art Camp 2011

What to bring

Campers should wear comfortable clothes suitable for doing art projects and playing outside. Please send your full day campers with a non-perishable bag lunch.

If there are any special requirements (i.e. closed toe shoes) your camper might need, you will be contacted by email or phone.

ALL ART CLASS MATERIALS, FUNKY ART T-SHIRT AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED BY THE ARTS CENTER.

Daily Schedule

8:45 am – 9:00 am
Camper drop off and check in

9:00 am
Songs, warm-up games, announcements, classes start

10:00 am
Snack and an activity

12:00 pm
Pick-up for morning campers, lunch and fun time for full day campers
As a courtesy to our instructors please be on time to pick up your camper

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Afternoon camper drop off and check in

1:00 pm
Songs, warm-up games, announcements, classes start

2:00 pm
Snack and activity

4:00 pm
Pick-up for all campers
As a courtesy to our instructors please be on time to pick up your camper.

Registration & Safety Forms

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Choose your child’s favorite class(es)
Download and fill out the Registration and Safety Forms for every child attending Art Camp. (You must complete each form to be enrolled in Art Camp)
Bring completed form and payment to The Arts Center Office, put in the locked drop off box at the front entrance, mail your form and payment
For Preschool Camp, please specify which week(s) your child will attend
Payment plans are available, please contact The Arts Center for more information (864)633-5051

After registration is complete, you will receive a conformation email or phone call about your child’s enrollment in Summer Art Camp

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Arts Center Members can begin registering two days before general registration begins

Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis; spaces will not be held without payment.

Full tuition must be paid and registration and safety forms must be completed at the time of registration to reserve your place in class

Your registration will be confirmed by email or phone

Please arrive on your class start date and time

Refund (minus a $15 processing fee) for a class withdrawals will take place no later than one week before the class begins. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN PAST THAT DATE

NO REFUND IS GIVEN ONCE ART CAMP BEGINS

PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE, please contact The Arts Center for more information (864) 633-5051

The Culmination Summer Art Camp Exhibit 2011

The beautiful artwork each child creates will be on display at “Culmination”, an annual exhibit showcasing four weeks of Summer Art Camp!

It is only right to celebrate the artwork created with music, snacks, and refreshments through an opening reception immediately following summer camp. One work of art made by each child at camp will be on display in the exhibit.

The Culmination Summer Art Camp Exhibit will be on display for an entire week after art camp. Work will be available for pick up at the end of the exhibit and two week after.  Special arrangements to acuminate summer travel plans can be made by contacting our office.

Custom Cards

Honor your child’s masterpieces! You can order high-quality greeting cards featuring your child’s artwork from the Culmination Exhibit of Summer Camp 2011. Share your child’s beautiful artwork with family and friends!

The cards are 6½” X 5½”with a blank inside. They come in packs of 10 cards and 10 fitted envelopes. The cards will be printed as side-folded cards or top-folded cards depending upon the artwork.

Place your order on or before the Culmination Summer Art Camp Exhibit.  Artwork photos will be taken during the week of the exhibit and will be ready to pick up on Monday, August 1st. The Arts Center will hold them for 45 days, after which point we will dispose of or make for sale to the public. All profits raised go right back into making children’s programming better and more affordable. Thank you for supporting the arts!