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Children's Art Class School/Youth Group Membership Application

Take your adult group on a tour of the Hockaday

 Youth Group Tours & Guidelines


For 2008 -- FREE
student admission during business hours:
Generously sponsored by Pacific Steel and Recycling!
All K through 12 students. All students at FVCC with Student ID.
 
Spring Classes 2008

PRESCHOOL ART TIME
Creative art exploration activities in the
Discovery Gallery and Classroom

For children ages 2-5, with an adult guardian.
Most Tuesdays: 11:30 – 12:00
Cost: FREE to Museum members
(At Family Membership level.)
Suggested donation $3 per child for non-members
SIGN UP for the Traveling Medicine Show: 
 

First Nation artwork from the Northern Plains

Ancient
-- Articles from long ago.
Traditional --
Ceremonial and everyday clothing, etc.
Contemporary --
Current artists, and traditions.

See the Power Point Preview
 


Use our Handy Mail-In Form and Learn More    Contact our Educational Director at 755-5268   
 

HOME SCHOOL ART CLASSES
Wednesdays 10:30 AM to12:00 PM Grades 1-8
Cost per session: $6 ($5 with family Museum membership)
April 23: King Kuka -- Watercolor Inspirations
April 30: Georgia O'Keefe -- Painting with Pastels
May 7: Eric Carle, Story Illustrator -- Paper Collage
May 14: George Gogas Exhibit -- Patterns and Color Design
May 21: Diego Rivera -- Mural Design and Painting
May 28:
National Bicycle Touring Portrait Collection -- Bicycle Inspired Art
June 4: Plein Aire Painting -- In association with the 1st Annual Flathead Plein Aire Paint Out
 


AFTER SCHOOL ART:
Contact our Educational Director at 755-5268 for more details
Clay Building With Slabs -- April 9, 16, 24, 30, May 7 -- Time: 3:30 to 4:45 pm
Use slabs of clay to create slump mold bowls, clay tiles, or vases. Build a miniature cabin, cottage, or castle complete with windows, doors, chimneys, and other decorative features.
Cost: $30 Museum Members/$35 Non-Members

Drawing: 3-D and Perspective -- May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 -- Time: 3:30 to 4:45 pm
Create eye-popping 3-D designs using one point and two point perspective. A great way to improve your seeing and drawing skills!
Cost: $20 Museum Members/$25 Non-Members

Watercolor Painting -- May 14, 21, 28, June 4 -- Time: 3:30 to 4:45 pm
Enjoy the magic of watercolor painting. Use artist-quality materials to create colorful still-lifes and awesome landscape paintings.
Cost: $25 Museum Members/$30 Non-Members

FAMILY ART FUN
Flower Pot Fun --
Painted flower pots: May 10
Bicycle Decoration --
In association with our display of the
National Bicycle Touring Portrait Collection

ART AS BUSINESS LECTURES --
Free for Members -- $10 for Non-Members
April 30 -- Reproducing Your Art
(Photographer Robert Sleadd)
May 6 -- Artist Panel
(Making A Living As An Artist)

ART LAW SEMINAR -- Postponed, will be rescheduled
Conducted by Bill Frazier,
past chairman of the Montana Arts Council (1995-2005) Bill is a lawyer whose emphasis is on art-related legal issues representing artists galleries, collectors, and museums. He is an instructor and advisor for numerous seminars in art law, copyright, and marketing for artists, plus the author of over 300 articles.
Topics to be covered include: Copyright; Limited Editions; Indian Arts & Crafts Act; Visual Artists Rights Act; Auctions, and Montana law for gallery and dealer responsibilities with taxes and contract interpretation.

 
Children Reading, by Jeanne Hamilton Children Reading
by Jeanne Hamilton

Hockaday Museum of Art
Permanent Collection
Our classes are very popular!   You may sign up for any of the classes or workshops by calling 755-5268. However, you are not guaranteed a space in the class until payment is received. 
Use our mail-in registration form
Drop off, or mail your payment to: Hockaday Museum of Art,  302 2nd Ave. East Kalispell, MT 59901

Ed Bailey Scholarships 
Adults and children may request tuition assistance for classes and workshops by sending a letter of need with your registration. Mail to Hockaday Museum of Art - 302 2nd Ave. East Kalispell, MT 59901 Attention: Kathy Martin.

Art classes, outreach programs and artists-in-residence programs are important components of our educational offerings.
Please contact Director of Education Kathy Martin to discuss current options for you or your group.
We welcome your participation in these programs, and look forward to seeing you on a tour, or at your school.

Gift Certificates for Creativity!
Give the gift of an art class or workshop. Sign up that special person for a gift certificate.

Discover The Discovery Gallery!
 
Children and adults are welcome to participate in the 'hands-on' activities and exhibits in the Discovery Gallery Anytime during their visit to the museum. 

The Discovery Gallery is made possible in part by a grant
from the Cadeau Foundation.
Education Programs sponsored by: Foundation Support for Education, Bibler Foundation, Anonymous, The Cobb Foundation, Ila B. Dousman Foundation, Wal Mart , Mary Wolf Rolfing Bogue Foundation, Prudential Foundation, Flathead Community Foundation, Cadeau Foundation.
Educational Support Grants: Office of Public Instruction for State of Montana, Indian Education  for All Implementation Assistance Grant; Montana Cultural Trust; Montana Arts Council