Summertime is sublime at A4L! Here are some highlights from June.
This month, we’ve launched visual and performing arts programs at 44 sites – twice as many as Summer 2023! This is all made possible with the dedication of our staff, Teaching Artists, and these all-around excellent partners this summer: All Kids Included Miami, The ARC of South Florida, City of Hialeah, City of Miami, Coconut Grove Cares Barnyard, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, FIU After-School All-Stars, Hope for Miami; and The MDC Koubek Center, home of our ArtWorks Internship Program!
Lewis Arts Studio Elementary
Lewis Arts Studio Elementary (4th & 5th) students worked with Teaching Artists Angela Bolaños and José Luis Garcia to develop their artistic understanding of basic elements and principles of art and design through creative play and exploration of materials. Both classes developed narrative and creative expression through exploring book arts, self- portraiture, sculpting, and textiles.
Congratulations to these shining stars! We can’t wait to see you back in the studio on Saturdays this fall!
Animation Gets Real Boot Camp
The Animation Gets Real Bootcamp, presented by Arts 4 All Florida, All Kids Included and Dani-Mation concluded its two-week in-person session with a spectacular closing event featuring a video of student animations! Students of all abilities gathered with Teaching Artists Dani Bowman to create original animations; and with Dr. Clint Randles and Dr. Kendra Howley to recreate audio and sound effects for a clip of an animated movie. Stay tuned for a link to Animation student’s work soon!
A4L Summer Camp
The A4L Summer Camp Program is serving 60 K-5th graders at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary, treating them to Visual Arts with Teaching Artist Maria Perez, Creative Arts with Teaching Artist Lula Rios and Health & Fitness classes with Teaching Artist Kamaria Dailey. Campers are also enjoying fun field trips, Cultural Connection sessions, healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks, group game time and more!
Students and staff are gearing up for their classically epic Summer Camp performance on July 24!
ArtWorks Internships in the Arts
We’re back at the beautiful MDC Koubek Center for another summer of ArtWorks Internships in the Arts for High School Students. This summer’s 70 interns are working on Dance & Theater with Teaching Artist Nickeisha Bailey, Creative Writing & Film with Teaching Artist Neil De La Flor, Architecture with Teaching Artist Gabriel Soomar, Animation with Teaching Artist Samnold Telfort, Music Production with Teaching Artist Cory Irvin and Visual Arts with Teaching Artist Mark Russell.
All Kids Included Summer Camp
The All Kids Included Creative Arts Summer Camp at the Miami Elks Lodge is providing all-day arts programming for children and youth with and without special needs, including Creative Movement with Teaching Artist Jennifer Puig; Music with Teaching Artist Jose Guzman; and Visual Arts with Teaching Artist Angel Howsky! Campers have also experienced an on-site petting zoo and will be visiting cultural institutions on field trips!
