After-School Arts Club

Accessible Arts believes that by participating in the arts, children develop critical thinking skills, take risks in a safe environment and experience successes. The challenge of creating something of value instills hope and self-confidence in children and young adults.

Photos below
We have long dreamed of a space where we could provide accessible arts programming for children in the metropolitan area. As part of our mission of training and development, we also wanted a place where we could offer inclusive arts classes for children of all abilities that could be observed by professionals, educators, parents and other caregivers.
The After-School Arts Club was started in the fall of 2003 for interested students at the Kansas State School for the Blind. Thanks to a grant from the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, additional artist consultants will allow us to expand our program to the larger community. Professional artists will engage children of all abilities in a variety of arts projects. The children will be provided with a safe and supportive environment in which to explore their interests and abilities while obtaining new skills and knowledge.

Ages 9-18  
Mixed Media : Thursdays 3:00 - 5:30 pm
Cost: $5 per class
Scholarships: For information contact us (below)
Registration: Call: 913/281-1133 or
Email: accarts@accessiblearts.org
Lead Teacher: AAI Program Director, Kit Bardwell

Location:

 

The Carriage House
(on the campus of)
Kansas State School for the Blind
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66102
AAI Mailing Address: Accessible Arts, Inc.
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66102

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Photos from Visual Arts Club

Jeremy begins his clay creation in the Accessible Arts Center.

Dan and Cody paint a fish, then use it as a decorative stamp.

 

Old guitars can still be beautiful--art. Decorated by students in the Arts Club; sold at 2004 auction; now lon loan to KSSB.
When old guitars no longer sound beautiful, they can still look beautiful. Decorated by students in the Arts Club; sold at the 2004 Accessible Arts Auction, and now on loan in the dining hall at the Kansas State School for the Blind.

More photos coming soon--including Drama Club.

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