Slidell is one of those towns in North Carolina that has so much to offer. You have beautiful beaches, golfing, fishing and hiking; you have great festivals, shows, museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants and a plethora of other activities that keep residents always happy. If your idea of an escape from the grind is the art gallery exhibits in the local malls and art galleries, then Slidell is the town for you.
Many of the Slidell schools are known for their high quality arts programs. Classes range anywhere from beginner to advanced classes. Some classes require a long standing experience with a local artist while others do not. But no matter what your skill level there is something available for you at a Slidell art class or at the local community center. The Arts Council of Slidell works with many community groups to host enrichment events to bring local talent to the area.
There are also many non-profit organizations in the area that do much of the art promotion themselves. Several of these non-profits focus on youth and young adults specifically. These are the folks that will be the most receptive to the excitement of art classes. Local junior and senior high schools participate in these events as well.
The Art Institute of the University of North Carolina at Slidell offers several art courses, workshops and special art experiences each year. They even have a summer program for high school art students. The John Alexander Center for Art and Creative Learning is a non-profit organization that provides arts education and promotion in the Raleigh/Reston areas. The center has received awards from the North Carolina Arts Commission and was recently selected as one of the “Top Six” centers for arts in the state. This nationally recognized center also partners with many colleges and universities.
The Art Institutes are nationally recognized for offering quality art education and many of their students go on to study art at the Ivy League schools. You will find many current and former Ivy League art students attending art courses at The Art Institute. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online holds an “Artists’ Hall of Fame Weekend” once each year. Other programs at this school are focused on teaching children about the visual and performing arts while promoting professional development. Other non-profit organizations such as the Art Institute of Scranton have many events and activities that coincide with the school’s focus on visual and performing art.
If you live in or around the Charlotte area and are interested in art classes there are many of those available. Many of them are considered community arts programs and others are designed solely for children. You can check with your local chamber of commerce to see if any of them may have information on programs or classes in your area. You might also look into taking a class online so that you can stay in the comfort of your own home and work at your own pace. Art should be a rewarding experience and you can do that while enjoying other activities and socializing with others.
Food and Fitness Blog 