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Register for Spring Community Arts Education Classes New Classes in Comics, Illustration, Scrapbooking and Photoshop
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egister now and select from 14 new spring community arts education classes. Enjoy new classes in drawing, painting, comics, scrapbooking, illustration and Photoshop. Choose from adult classes in painting, drawing, photography, digital photography, pottery, jewelry/metal arts, printmaking, and quilting. Children can register for Mini Monet (ages 4 and 5), ArtBox I (ages 6 to 8) or ArtBox II (ages 9 to 12). These classes include projects which allow students to experience several areas of art, including painting, drawing and
sculpture. Classes for teens (ages vary) include painting and drawing, illustration, and introductory Photoshop. Also, a Portfolio Development class for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 will be offered this spring. These classes will allow students to work on their portfolio for college admission. Dance classes for adults, teens and children feature instruction in ballet, tap and jazz. Choose from classes that run from five to 14 weeks to accommodate your schedule. For a full listing of spring courses, please visit our website at www.mwpai.org.
First-time students receive a 10% discount (on tuition only).
Many classes begin the week of January 17. Register Now 797-8260 or mwpai.org
Apply for a Summer Internship at the Museum of Art
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WPAI offers unique opportunities in the Museum of Art for college and graduate students interested in learning about museum operations and museum-related careers. Interns work under close supervision with upper level supervisors of departments in curatorial, museum education, collections management, or exhibition installation on museum assignments that fit the background and interests of interns and the needs of the museum. Students interning at the museum during the summer for 15 hours or more per week for a minimum of three weeks, may qualify to live rent free in the PrattMWP dormitories, which are located within convenient walking distance to the museum. To apply, send cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement (500 words, typed, double-spaced) by March 1 on how this internship will further your educational and career goals to April Oswald, Museum Education Department, 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 or email aoswald@mwpai.org. Summer 2011 Museum of Art intern Kelsey Brow, currently a senior at Hamilton College, Send an email to this address to obtain more information, or phone (315) 797-0000 ext. 2144. assisted with the Summer Arts Festival, the ArtReach Program, and the Fountain Elms audioguide.