Summer Art Classes at The Square Begin June 3rd

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) will once again host a variety of art classes for all ages and abilities beginning June 3rd. The Square offers art classes on a quarterly basis that are taught by local and visiting professional artists. Mediums and modalities taught include pottery, painting, drawing, Pre-K art, textiles, color theory, printmaking, and more. Returning this quarter is an outdoor (also called “plein air”) painting class taught by local artist, Monica Bauer. “[In] 3-hour outdoor sessions, we’ll work to capture the effects of light on the landscape, with instruction and suggestions as a guide while you paint some of our favorite places,” said Bauer. The Square also offers two summer day camps for kids in grades 2-6 in July and August this year. Students will explore many art forms including drawing, painting, ceramics, papier mâché sculpture, and more. Over 3 hours per day of art-making will be balanced out with indoor and outdoor games, walking to the park, and creating outdoor chalk murals. The Square’s youth programming is built for pre-K through 12th Grade, while most adult classes are designed for ages 18 or 21+, in addition to multigenerational classes and weekend workshops. Through a variety of grants, contracts, and other sponsored funding, the department can support a diverse range of educational programming for individuals of varying demographics. The Square’s Education Department offers a series of free programs year-round. These programs include a free weekly Senior Art Class for artists of any ability over 55 years of age; a bi-weekly Veteran Arts program; a free weekly art class for teens called Curative Art Collective; and art classes for adults with disabilities in partnership with Easterseals-Goodwill. The Veteran Arts program is open to any Veterans in Great Falls and surrounding areas. Instructors specializing in their trained media lead classes each month, allowing participants to explore many different art mediums throughout. The Veteran Arts program is free, and all participants are required to register for each class by calling the museum or registering online. The public is invited to register for paid or free classes each quarter. Partial or full scholarships may be available through The Square’s Roberta Cooney Memorial Fund. Those interested in art education at The Square can visit www.the-square.org/education to learn more, apply for scholarships, and register for classes and programs. Contact the museum at info@the-square.org or by calling (406) 727-8255.