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YOUTH CLASSES
DEAR ARTS BONITA FAMILIES, This fall marks an exciting expansion of Arts Bonita’s youth programming, offering more opportunities for young artists to discover their talents, strengthen their abilities and grow creatively. Our programs are built upon a curriculum-based foundation designed to develop skills progressively throughout each student’s creative journey. From dance, musical theater and improv to digital and visual arts, students build upon what they learn from one session to the next—advancing their technique, confidence, creativity and artistic voice. We are also expanding our Homeschool Program, with select classes thoughtfully integrating academic curriculum into hands-on arts instruction. All classes are free from religious and political content, focusing exclusively on education, creativity and artistic growth. Students are encouraged to develop their imagination, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities—essential skills that will serve them well both personally and, in time, professionally. This fall, we are committed to strengthening communication with parents so you have a clear understanding of what your children are learning, the skills they are developing and how each class supports their continued progress. We believe parents are important partners in every child’s creative and educational journey. Whether taking their first creative steps or advancing to the next level, every young artist will find a welcoming environment where they can feel supported, challenged and inspired. We look forward to an extraordinary fall filled with creativity, discovery and growth. Warmly,
Alyona Ushe President & CEO
WINTER CAMP
ARTS EXPLORATION CAMPS AGES 4+ Campers rotate through hourly "blocks" of visual arts, dance and theatre, discovering new interests while building creative skills.
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PERFORMING ARTS CAMP AGES 7+
Arts Bonita proudly presents our immersive three-week Winter Spotlight program, where young performers will dive into the diverse world of performing arts.
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VISUAL ARTS CAMPS AGES 7+ Explore painting, drawing, clay, sculpture, printmaking, collage and mixed media with experienced visual arts instructors.
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DIGITAL ARTS CAMPS AGES 8+ Create films, games and photography projects while learning storytelling and industry-standard digital tools.
ST 21 THROUGH DEC31ST DEC
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
MORNING, LUNCH & AFTER CARE AVAILABLE
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DANCE ACADEMY SCAN & REGISTER
Get ready for a Fall filled with creativity, movement, and fun! Our experienced instructors will guide your child through a variety of dance styles, helping them develop their skills and discover their passion for dance. Dance in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Acro & More. Ages 2.5 and up. No registration or recital fee.
Dance Academy Fall Recital | Sat | Dec 12th, 2026 | 1:00–2:00pm
BALLET/JAZZ Ages: 5—7 | Tuesday's | 4:30–5:30pm 2026: Aug 18th—Dec 8th
Jazz has rhythmically energetic and dynamic steps. Ballet has structured body positions with graceful precise steps. Explore these styles of music.
BALLET/LYRICAL Ages: 6—9 | Wednesday's | 4:30–5:30pm 2026: Aug 19th—Dec 9th
Ages: 9—12 | Saturday's | 11:30–12:30pm 2026: Aug 22nd—Dec 12th
Ages: 10+ | Monday's | 6:30–7:30pm 2026: Aug 17th—Dec 7th
Learn the foundational techniques of ballet integrated with dynamic lyrical stylized movements to explore self-expression.
BALLET/TAP Ages: 2.5—4 | Saturday's | 9:30–10:30am 2026: Aug 22nd—Dec 12th
Ages: 3—5 | Monday's | 4:30–5:30pm 2026: Aug 17th—Dec 7th
Ages: 6—8 | Thursday's | 5:30–6:30pm 2026: Aug 20th—Dec 10th
Ballet has structured body positions with graceful precise steps. Tap has coordinated steps of rhythm and percussion. Explore these styles of music.
JAZZ/ACRO Ages: 5—8 | Saturday's | 10:30–11:30am 2026: Aug 22nd—Dec 12th
Ages: 7—10 | Wednesday's | 5:30–6:30pm 2026: Aug 19th—Dec 9th
Ages: 10+ | Thursday's | 6:30–7:30pm 1
2026: Aug 20th—Dec 10th This exciting and high-energy class that combines jazz style movements including fundamental strengthening and tumbling exercises on mats.
JAZZ/HIP HOP Ages: 6—9 | Thursday's | 4:30–5:30pm 2026: Aug 20th—Dec 10th
Ages: 9—12 | Saturday's | 12:30–1:30pm 2026: Aug 22nd—Dec 12th
Ages: 11+ | Tuesday's | 6:30–7:30pm 2026: Aug 18th—Dec 8th
Stylized jazz technique with hip hop groove style. Learn high-energy combinations while finding your own flair.
JAZZ/LYRICAL Ages: 8—11 | Tuesday's | 5:30–6:30pm 2026: Aug 18th—Dec 8th
A fusion of jazz and lyrical dance styles. Learn the foundational techniques of jazz integrated with dynamic lyrical stylized movements.
JAZZ/TAP Ages: 9—12 | Monday's | 5:30–6:30pm 2026: Aug 17th—Dec 7th
Combine the rhythmic footwork of tap dance with the upbeat, expressive technique of jazz. Learn the fundamental steps of both styles.
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY Ages: 11+ | Wednesday's | 6:30–7:30pm 2026: Aug 19th—Dec 9th
A fusion of dance styles. Students will learn fundamental techniques and combinations to express story-telling emotions through movement.
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DIGITAL ARTS SCAN & REGISTER
Discover the limitless world of digital creativity. Our hands-on courses span the complete spectrum of digital media, from foundational graphic design and digital drawing to advanced animation and interactive experiences. Students will gain experience with industry-standard tools. Our program provides the technical skills, creative guidance and collaborative environment needed to transform your artistic vision into professional-quality digital content.
DIGITAL PAINTING (Intro to Photoshop) Ages: 8+ | Thursday's | 5:00–6:00pm 2026: Aug 20th—Aug 27th
Ages: 12+ | Thursday's | 6:00–7:00pm 2026: Aug 20th—Aug 27th
Learn the basics of digital painting using Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom drawing tablet. This 2 week course introduces essential tools, brushes, layers, and painting techniques through a guided beginner-friendly project.
GAME DESIGN (Intro to Roblox) Ages: 8+ | Wednesday's | 4:00–5:30pm
2026: Oct 28th—Nov 18th 2027: Jan 6th—Jan 27th | Feb 3rd—Feb 24th | Mar 3rd—Mar 24th Apr 7th—Apr 28th
Ages: 12+ | Wednesday's | 5:30–7:00pm
2026: Oct 28th—Nov 18th 2027: Jan 6th—Jan 27th | Feb 3rd—Feb 24th | Mar 3rd—Mar 24th Apr 7th—Apr 28th An introduction to the fundamentals of game development in Roblox Studio. The class covers the complete game creation process, including scripting with Lua, building environments, creating assets, designing gameplay systems, and publishing interactive experiences.
PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING (Intro to Photoshop) Ages: 8+ | Thursday's | 5:00–6:00pm 2026: Sept 3rd—Sept 10th 2027: Jan 7th—Jan 14th
Ages: 12+ | Thursday's | 6:00–7:00pm 2026: Sept 3rd—Sept 10th 2027: Jan 7th—Jan 14th
Students will explore composition, lighting, camera techniques and visual storytelling before enhancing their photos using Adobe Photoshop. Through hands-on projects, they'll develop both technical and creative skills while building a portfolio of polished digital images. 3
HOMESCHOOL SCAN & REGISTER
Inspire your child’s creativity and confidence with Arts Bonita’s Homeschool Program, offering flexible, hands-on classes in theatre, musical theatre, digital art, dance and visual arts led by experienced instructors.
DANCE Grades K—5th | Monday's | 12:00–1:30pm 2026: Aug 17th—Oct 5th | Oct 12th—Dec 7th 2027: Jan 11th—Mar 1st | Mar 8th—May 3rd
Grades 6th—9th | Wednesday's | 12:00–1:30pm 2026: Aug 19th—Oct 7th | Oct 14th—Dec 9th 2027: Jan 13th—Mar 3rd | Mar 10th—May 5th
An introduction to the foundations of dance and core techniques across a variety of styles, alongside acrobatic basics for strength and conditioning. While learning the terminology and history of dance, students will highlight their capabilities in a final routine performance at the end of the session.
DIGITAL ART Grades 3rd—8th | Wednesday's | 2:00–3:30pm
2026: Aug 19th—Oct 7th | Oct 14th—Dec 9th 2027: Jan 13th—Mar 3rd | Mar 10th—May 5th
Grades 5th—9th | Monday's | 2:00–3:30pm
2026: Aug 17th—Oct 5th | Oct 12th—Dec 7th 2027: Jan 11th—Mar 1st | Mar 8th—May 3rd
Learn the principles of photography and digital illustration while exploring drawing, painting, photo editing and design. Working with industry- standard professional software, students will develop fundamental computer literacy and present their work in a final exhibition at the end of the session.
MUSICAL THEATRE Grades K—5th | Monday's | 10:00–11:30am 2026: Aug 17th—Oct 5th | Oct 12th—Dec 7th 2027: Jan 11th—Mar 1st | Mar 8th—May 3rd
Grades 6th—9th | Thursday's | 12:00–1:30pm 2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th 2027: Jan 14th—Mar 4th | Mar 11th—May 6th
Learn the fundamentals of musical theatre through theatrical storytelling, vocal expression and dynamic choreography to bring emotions, characters and stories to life. The session culminates with a final performance.
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THEATRE Grades K—5th | Tuesday's | 12:00–1:30pm 2026: Aug 18th—Oct 6th | Oct 13th—Dec 8th 2027: Jan 12th—Mar 2nd | Mar 9th—May 4th
Grades 6th—9th | Wednesday's | 10:00–11:30am 2026: Aug 19th—Oct 7th | Oct 14th—Dec 9th 2027: Jan 13th—Mar 3rd | Mar 10th—May 5th
Learn the fundamentals of theatre through imaginative play, role-playing, improvisation and scripted scenes that help students explore emotions, characters and stories. The session culminates with a final performance.
VISUAL ARTS Grades K—5th | Tuesday's | 2:00–3:30pm 2026: Aug 18th—Oct 6th | Oct 13th—Dec 8th 2027: Jan 12th—Mar 2nd | Mar 9th—May 4th
Grades K—5th | Thursday's | 10:00–11:30am
2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th 2027: Jan 14th—Mar 4th | Mar 11th—May 6th
Grades K—5th | Saturday's | 9:30–11:00am 2026: Aug 22nd—Oct 10th | Oct 17th—Dec 12th 2027: Jan 16th—Mar 6th | Mar 13th—May 8th
Grades 6th—9th | Tuesday's | 10:00–11:30am 2026: Aug 18th—Oct 6th | Oct 13th—Dec 8th 2027: Jan 12th—Mar 2nd | Mar 9th—May 4th
Grades 6th—9th | Thursday's | 2:00–3:30pm 2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th 2027: Jan 14th—Mar 4th | Mar 11th—May 6th
Explore the world around creative, hands-on art projects. Develop observation, drawing, painting and problem-solving skills while learning about science and the natural world in a fun, engaging way that blends art with discovery.
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IMPROV COMEDY SCAN & REGISTER
Where creativity, spontaneity and collaboration take center stage. We focus on teaching the fundamentals of improvisation through interactive games, creative exercises and the development of live performance techniques. Students learn to think on their feet, craft compelling stories and deliver quick-witted dialogue.
IMPROV COMEDY Ages: 8—13 | Tuesday's | 4:30–6:00pm
2026: Aug 18th—Oct 6th | Oct 13th—Dec 8th
Ages: 14—17 | Tuesday's | 6:00–7:30pm 2026: Aug 18th—Oct 6th | Oct 13th—Dec 8th
Learn the fundamental rules of improvisation, including "yes, and," active listening and supporting their scene partners while playing engaging improv games that build confidence and spark creativity.
THEATRE SCAN & REGISTER
Immerse young performers in the magic of live storytelling, fostering creativity, confidence and a love for the stage. Learn the fundamentals of acting, including character development, voice projection, stage presence and script interpretation.
ANCIENT GREEK SCENES & MONOLOGUES Ages: 14+ | Saturday | 12:00–2:00pm 2026: Nov 14th
Explore the origins of Ancient Greek theatre while learning about storytelling traditions, chorus and the enduring themes of comedy and tragedy. Focus on vocal power, physicality, emotional stakes and heightened language.
BUILD YOUR AUDITION PORTFOLIO Ages: 13—19 | Saturday's | 10:00am–12:00pm 2026: Aug 22nd—Sept 26th
Develop a portfolio through monologues, songs and audition etiquette. Explore the best ways to showcase your range and self expression. Audition prep guidance provided for both in person and virtual auditions.
DANCE 101 FOR THE ACTOR Ages: 11+ | Saturday | 10:00am–12:00pm 2026: Aug 15th
Cover the fundamentals of body coordination and musicality, identify dance vocabulary you need to know and apply them in a short choreography so 6
that you will feel confident to enter the world of musical theater!
INTRO TO THEATRE Ages: 4—6 | Saturday's | 9:30–10:30am 2026: Oct 17th—Dec 5th
Learn the foundational techniques of theater! Practice exercises in how to communicate with an audience and with other actors. Explore the worlds of fairy tales, children's stories and beyond! A perfect class for those kids who want to build their confidence, work on their skills and have fun with theater.
MUCH ADO ABOUT SHAKESPEARE (Master Class)
Ages: 14+ | Saturday | 12:00–2:00pm 2026: Aug 29th
Explore the language, rhythm and emotion of Shakespeare. Learn practical techniques for understanding the text, making bold character choices and performing classical scenes with clarity, confidence and authenticity.
MUSICAL THEATRE Ages: 6—10 | Wednesday's | 4:30–5:30pm 2026: Aug 19th—Oct 7th | Oct 14th—Dec 9th
Ages: 11—17 | Wednesday's | 5:30–6:30pm 2026: Aug 19th—Oct 7th | Oct 14th—Dec 9th
Build confidence while exploring the exciting world of musical theatre! Through fun songs, simple dances, acting games and creative storytelling, students will develop stage presence, teamwork and self-expression.
SCENE STUDY Ages: 14+ | Monday's | 4:00–5:00pm 2026: Aug 17th—Sept 21st
Ideal for the actor seeking a strong foundation and to challenge themselves with material from various scripts and screenplays. Break down a scene to its simplest form while identifying objectives, character traits and dialogue.
STAGE COMBAT FOR ACTORS Ages: 11+ | Saturday | 12:00–2:00pm 2026: Dec 19th
Create exciting, believable fight scenes - safely! Explore the fundamentals of stage combat, including proper distance, timing, reactions, falls and techniques for theatrical punches, slaps and other unarmed combat. 7
STORYTELLING IN FILM Ages: 14+ | Monday's | 5:00–7:00pm 2026: Aug 17th—Oct 5th
Discover how filmakers turn simple ideas into compelling stories. Through fun, hands-on activities we will explore visual storytelling with film. No previous filmmaking experience needed.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE Ages: 6—10 | Thursday's | 4:30–5:30pm
2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th
Ages: 11—17 | Thursday's | 5:30–6:30pm 2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th
Learn vocal exercises, breathing techniques, diction drills, breath control and self expression through songs of different styles. Discover the joy of singing in a group and develop vocal skills to present an arrangement of songs.
YOUTH THEATRE Ages: 6—10 | Thursday's | 4:30–5:30pm
2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th
Ages: 6—10 | Saturday's | 10:30–11:30am 2026: Aug 22nd—Oct 10th | Oct 17th—Dec 12th
Ages: 11—17 | Thursday's | 5:30–6:30 pm 2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th The perfect theater class for young learners! Focus on being present, projecting your voice, creating characters, working well with others, and having fun in a supportive theatrical environment.
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VISUAL ARTS
SCAN & Explore creativity through drawing, painting, mixed media, clay and more. REGISTER Experiment with a variety of materials and techniques while developing essential artistic skills, building confidence and discovering new ways to express ideas.
BEAUTY AROUND ME Ages: 4—6 | Tuesday's | 4:30–5:30pm
2026: Aug 18th—Oct 6th | Oct 13th—Dec 8th
This course encourages children to look closely, compare, imagine and express what they see and experience. They will strengthen observation, drawing, painting, creativity, language development and confidence. 8
CLAY CREATIONS (Sculpture Studio) Ages: 8—13 | Thursday's | 4:30–6:00pm
2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th
Using easy sculpting techniques like pinching, rolling coils and building with clay slabs, students will create animals, fantasy creatures, monsters, decorations and imaginative sculptures.
DRAWING & PAINTING Ages: 4—7 | Saturday's | 9:30–10:30am
2026: Aug 22nd—Oct 10th | Oct 17th—Dec 19th
Learn basic drawing and painting techniques and experiment with different art mediums, including watercolors, tempera paints, oils, crayons, markers, and more. Build confidence, creativity and self-expression.
DRAWING LIKE THE MASTERS Ages: 13—15 | Wednesday's | 4:30–6:00pm 2026: Aug 19th—Oct 7th | Oct 14th—Dec 9th
Develop essential skills in proportion, perspective, light, shadow, value and form. As the course progresses, they apply these principles to increasingly complex subjects, building a strong foundation for future studies in visual arts.
DRAWING NATURE'S AMAZING CREATURES Ages: 7—9 | Tuesday's | 5:30–7:00pm
2026: Aug 18th—Oct 6th | Oct 13th—Dec 8th
Learn how to simplify animals into basic shapes, understand proportion, create realistic textures such as fur, feathers, scales and shells. Explore light and shadow and bring drawings to life through movement and composition.
EPIC CHARACTER DESIGN Ages: 13—15 | Friday's | 6:15–7:45pm
2026: Aug 21st—Oct 9th | Oct 16th—Dec 11th
Explore how professional illustrators, comic artists and animation designers develop believable characters through observation, anatomy, expression, gesture, costume, lighting and visual storytelling.
EXPLORING THE LIVING WORLD Ages: 10—12 | Monday's | 6:00–7:30pm 2026: Aug 17th—Oct 5th | Oct 12th—Dec 7th
Create a personal Nature Explorer's Field Journal, documenting the natural 9
world through observation, scientific illustration and artistic investigation with sketches, notes, color studies, texture studies and finished illustrations.
FAMILY FREE ART WORKSHOP All Ages | Saturday | 11:30–12:30pm
2026: Sept 5th | Oct 3rd | Nov 7th | Dec 5th
Dive into a world of color, texture and imagination as we embark on a collaborative art adventure. Families will be guided through simple and engaging projects and have the ability to make a creation of their own.
MIXED MEDIA STUDIO Ages: 7—12 | Saturday's | 10:30–11:30am 2026: Aug 22nd—Oct 10th | Oct 17th—Dec 12th
Experiment with a variety of artistic materials and techniques, including oil pastels, watercolors, tempera paint, collage, printmaking and more. Explore creating on different surfaces such as paper, fabric and clay.
MY FIRST ART ADVENTURE Ages: 4—6 | Monday's | 4:30–5:30pm
2026: Aug 17th—Oct 5th | Oct 12th—Dec 7th
Explore the world through observation, play and hands-on art making. Build the foundational skills such as lines, shapes, colors, textures and nature through playful, age-appropriate activities.
PLACES, CULTURES & ART Ages: 7—9 | Thursday's | 6:00–7:30pm
2026: Aug 20th—Oct 8th | Oct 15th—Dec 10th
Explore the natural world and discover how artists throughout history found inspiration in nature. Create an original artwork combining nature, landscape and decorative elements inspired by the ancient world.
SKETCH YOUR HERO Ages: 10—12 | Friday's | 4:30–6:00pm
2026: Aug 21st—Oct 9th | Oct 16th—Dec 11th
Students investigate shape language, color palettes, facial expressions, body proportions, costumes and storytelling. Then they will apply these concepts to create expressive original characters of their own.
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HOMESCHOOL — CLASSES — Inspire your child’s creativity and confidence with Arts Bonita’s Homeschool Program, offering flexible, hands-on classes in theatre, musical theatre, digital art, dance and visual arts led by experienced instructors.
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BECOME A MEMBER
Becoming a member is the easiest way to support Arts Bonita. Receive up to a 25% discount on classes and performances with an Arts Bonita Membership.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Individual/Individual + NARM* __________________________________________ $97/$145 •Class, workshop & performance discounts •15% Percent discount on art supplies •Subscription to E-News announcements
•Discount on fee to apply for Juried Exhibitions
•Invites to participate in Open House events •Exclusive invitations to members only events
Artist–Individual/Artist–Individual + NARM*___________________ $125/$165 •All the benefits of Individual
•25% discounted advertising in playbills
•Opportunity to sell your work online
•Greater commission at the Arts Boutique (75%/25%)
•Larger discount on fee to apply to Arts Bonita Juried Exhibitions •Opportunity to be featured in Spotlight Arts Bonita Newsletter •Discounted tent space at Arts Bonita Festivals and Art Fairs (excluding the National Art Festival) •Exclusive invitations to participate in pop-up art exhibitions at partner galleries/venues •Exclusive invitations and discounts to Professional Development and Enrichment event series
Artist–Studio/Artist–Studio + NARM* _______________________________ $175/$205 •Includes all the benefits of Artist-Individual
•Access, at no charge, to Open Studios
Family/Family + NARM* ___________________________________________________ $135/$175 •Includes all the benefits of Individual, for 2 adults and children under 17 in household
Student (High School/College, Ages 15-25) ______________________________________ $35 •Includes all the benefits of Individual. Must register in-person and present current student I.D.
Teacher (K-12th Grade) ______________________________________________________________________ $50 •Includes all the benefits of Individual. Must register in-person and present current teacher I.D.
Patron Circle + NARM* (Individual or Business) ___________________________________ $350 •All the benefits of Individual-NARM
•Two free tickets to performance of your choice
•10% discount in the Arts Boutique
Contributors Circle + NARM* (Individual or Business) ___________________________ $700 •All the benefits of Individual-NARM
•Four free tickets to performance of your choice
•15% discount in the Arts Boutique
•Recognition in playbills & class catalogs
•One discounted rental annually
Directors Circle + NARM* ____________________________________________________________ $1,250 •All the benefits of Individual-NARM
•Six free tickets to performances of your choice
•20% discount in the Arts Boutique
•Recognition in our Annual Report
•Two discounted rentals annually
NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association network) When you join Arts Bonita at the Individual-NARM or Family-NARM levels, you automatically gain reciprocal member benefits in hundreds of museums, galleries, botanical gardens and zoos in Bermuda, Canada, El Salvador, Mexico and the U.S. *
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A R TS B O N I TA AC TO R S T H E AT R E P R E S E N TS
OCT 1-11
"One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history." - The Washington Post
Joseph Brauer
Summer Shipe
Scott Brown
Richard Sullivan
Theatre Artistic Director
David Pryor
Chairman of the Board
Kenneth Mack
Curator
Janko Bujila
Vice Chair
Facilities
Cindy Kerker
Patron Services
National Fine Art Festival Director
Lorraine Toth
Gillian Cardec
Community Engagement Manager
Secretary
Emma Fiess
Mario Vitale
Directors
Aaron Fulwood
Treasurer
Marketing Associate
Jill Fuselli
Patron Services
Haylee N. Blessing Chris Corrie Tara Gillespie Shana Helsel John Roberts George Zalucki
Executive Team Alyona Ushe
President & CEO
David Maidment Finance Director
Kathy Saldivar
IT & Operations Director
Assistant Producer & Patron Services
Kevin Goode
Technical Director
Jurni Hurd
Patron Services
Rudina Hyshmeri
Visual Arts Education & Curriculum Manager
Marissa Jankowski
Educational Outreach Manager
Susan Berry Chair: Glass
Kel Campbell
Acting Education Director, Visual Arts Center & Chair: Ceramics
Steve Cobb
Co-Chair: Improv Comedy Arts
Tammy DeCaro Chair: 2D
Kody C. Jones
Chair: Metal
Chloe Letourneau
Chair: Theatre Department
Ryan Mucko
Chair: Digital Arts
Elena Murray
Chair: Stone
Marketing Director
Resident Theatre Director Patron Services
Brycton Archer
Facilities
Casey Banks
School of the Arts Faculty Chairs
Wojciech Jankowski
Staff Production Technician
Guest Experience & Hospitality Manager
Elis Hyshmeri Jodie Fox
Dani Kerker
Terrie Mertens
Facilities Manager
Office/Box Office Manager
Miranda Silano
Adam Blair
Chris Pastir
Gail Taylor
Digital Creator
Graphic Designer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
Officers
Co-Chair: Improv Comedy Arts Chair: Mindfulness
ARTS FOR ALL
Seeking to serve the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities, Arts Bonita offers year-round programming in visual and performing arts. We facilitate opportunities by providing artistic experiences—classes, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, performances and educational art events like our National Art Festivals. We empower by creating a platform for progress, supporting the work of artists of all ages, encouraging an inclusive dialog and promoting equality for all.
Arts Bonita is Supported in Part by: Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ARTS BONITA YOUTH EDUCATION CLASSES
At Arts Bonita, we believe in fostering creativity and providing enriching experiences for every child, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why we’re excited to announce scholarships for our upcoming Youth Education Classes!
Who Can Apply? Children of all ages who are passionate about exploring their artistic talents. Families in need of financial assistance to participate in our classes.
What Our Classes Offer: Immersive art experiences in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Expert-led workshops focusing on various art techniques and styles. Creative projects designed to spark imagination and innovation. A supportive and inclusive environment for artistic expression and growth.
How to Apply: Submit a scholarship application detailing your child’s interest in art and why financial assistance is needed Applications will be reviewed based on merit and financial need. Don’t let financial barriers hinder your child’s creativity. Apply for a scholarship today and give your child the opportunity to shine at Arts Bonita’s Youth Education Classes! For more information and to access the scholarship application, visit artsbonita.org or scan the QR code below.
Let’s make this year unforgettable with the magic of art!
APPLY TODAY!
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
VISUAL ARTS CENTER
10150 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
26100 Old 41 Road Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
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