— from the Orcas Island Education Foundation —

Art for Orcas Kids, as Orcas Island Education Foundation takes Orcas Open Arts under its umbrella

Art for Orcas Kids, A-OK, brings artists to island students

Are you an artist…who likes working with children? Then the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is looking for you!

“A-OK” (Art for Orcas Kids) is a program under OIEF. It provides talented local artists to work with students in the elementary and middle schools. The goal of “A-OK” is to inspire students and help them bring the visual arts to life through age-appropriate lessons and projects. Classes are once a week, over two 8-week sessions.

The culminating event for the creative experiences presented during this 16-week period is a fantastic art show in May displayed at the Orcas Center. This special opportunity to work with real artists and create artistic works of their own can truly be transformative in the life of a child.

The artists are paid a stipend and have a budget for materials. If you are interested in joining the roster of “A-OK” artists, please fill out the short application available as a PDF on the OIEF website. The link is in the middle of the homepage: https://oief.org Completed applications can be returned to info@oief.org

And for more information about the program, contact Geri Turnoy at: davidgeri@centurylink.net.

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