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Are you an artist, arts organization or venue?: activist/organizer

What town do you live in?: Western MA

In which disciplines do you work or exhibit?: Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Installation, Performance, Dance, Theater, Words, Sound/Music, Other

Artist Statement/Bio: I am a mother and an organizer. My areas of expertise include: program planning and development, fundraising, strategic planning; arts and non-profits, travel and events planning.
Motivated, Inspired, Organized.

Describe your organization or gallery: Registration now open for summer programs
http://www.acth.org/program-overview/

Ashfield Community Theater
ACTh Summer Arts Program for Children

Full Day Visual & Performing Arts Education

Our core mission is to guide creative exploration and growth in a safe and fun environment, enriching the lives of children in the Hilltowns and beyond.

Since 2002 ACTh Summer Arts has provided families with a full day educational program centered on creative expression and learning in the arts. We strive to create unique and engaging programs that will inspire children to grow as artists. performers, and individuals. Programs are designed for children, ages 5-12, from all backgrounds and levels of experience.

A week at ACTh Summer Arts program is experiential and dynamic. We play, we learn, we get loud, we get dirty, we bravely take to the stage, we draw, paint, print, sculpt, and duct tape! (to name a few). It's a busy and fast paced program with focused activities and open ended learning. This is creative immersion and it's lots of fun!

Teaching Artist Bios:
http://www.acth.org/teaching-artist-bios/

Each week long sessions includes a morning and afternoon workshop-- one visual art topic and one theater/performance topic. Each workshop topic is lead by a different lead teacher. Our lead teachers are supported by an assistant teacher who assists for the full day. All teachers are highly experienced teaching artists who are skilled at leading children through varied, hands-on, and experiential activities. Group sizes are limited to 12-14 students. Descriptions of the 2014 season sessions.

Program Information:

Dates: July 7, 2014 - August 1, 2014 (4 individual week long sessions)
Time: 9am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday (Sharing at 2:45pm on Friday)
Location: Sanderson Academy, 808 Cape Street (Rt 112), Ashfield MA 01330
On-Site Phone at Sanderson Academy: (for use during program only): 413-628-4404
Contact: Co-Directors Rachel Silverman & Allison Ahearn, 413-626-1976, summer@acth.org
Program Fee: $210 per child/per session including materials (free registration until May 30, $10 registration fee afterward).

What to Bring and Know:

each session includes 2 workshops (a morning and an afternoon) with different topics
wear comfortable play clothes (that can get dirty) and closed-toe shoes that are easy to move in
a healthy lunch and 2 snacks
apply sunscreen at home, if needed, for outdoor activities and play time

Sample Daily Schedule:
9-9:15am Arrival and greetings
9:15-10:30am Morning Workshop Core Activity
10:30-10:45am Snack and Body Break
10:45-11:30am Morning Workshop Core Activity
11:30-12:30pm Lunch, Outdoor Play, and Cooperative Games
12:30-1:45pm Afternoon Workshop Core Activity
1:45-2:00pm Snack and Body Break
2:00-3:15pm Afternoon Workshop Core Activity
3:15-3:30pm Closing Game/ Play/ Parents Pick-Up

Sanderson Academy, Ashfield, MA

Register for summer programs
View our programs & register now
http://www.acth.org/2014-programs/

Summer Arts Program Information:
summer@acth.org

Ashfield Community Theater's mission is to build community, enriching the lives of adults and children of all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds in Ashfield and the surrounding towns of Western Massachusetts by offering accessible, high quality, participatory theater events, classes, workshops, readings, theater games, and play productions.
© Ashfield Community Theatre 2014

Website: http://www.acth.org/program-overview/

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At 12:33pm on September 6, 2011, NORTHAMPTON MOVING PLANET PARADE said…: I know Amherst has it's own event but I'll ask you anyway....

Sat. Sept 24th 350.org Fossil Fuel Funeral would love help from artist activist organizers.

Please check us out on Facebook and 350.org Moving Planet Northampton.

Please call me - Jill Turner at 413 658 8509 with any ideas or questions.

or email jillturnerbigfreeze@gmail.com

At 1:02pm on September 22, 2010, John Romanski said…: Hi. When I sent a friend request I forgot to leave a message. Would you be interested in helping to organize a group art exhibit for next Sept. ?

At 1:51pm on June 25, 2010, Kim Carlino said…: Hi. Nice to see you on here... Hope all is well!

At 12:44pm on June 25, 2010, Dara Herman-Zierlein said…: Come to my art opening at the Rant gallery on july 3 sat. nite 6;30pm-10pm bring the girls Nathan will bet there.
Rant Gallery is a member of VAS so look them up!
Great! Dara