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Ocotillo artist in Scottsdale KidzArt offers day camps
gallery show
The international, multicultural art education program called KidzArt offers
two- to six-hour summer camp classes for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Carolina Daley of Ocotillo will participate in
“KidzArt camps allow kids to explore, express and be motivated by their artwork
a show at Rive Gauche Art Gallery in Scottsdale
in a noncompetitive environment,” says Laura Estay, owner of KidzArt in Chandler.
this month.
The KidzArt camp classes provide children with a guided foundation for
The exhibition, titled “Trompe l’Oeil
drawing and creating multimedia two- and three-dimensional art projects, as
Masters,” opens with a reception for artists
well as brainstorming and creative thinking. Classes are often offered in themed
from 6 to 9 p.m. Thu., May 7 during the weekly
programs, where campers learn from the “masters” by painting, sculpting and
Scottsdale ArtWalk and runs through May 20.
drawing based on the works and styles of famous artists, or go eco-friendly with
The show includes the work of artists Lee Alban
mixed media creations made from recycled materials.
and the late Robert Kirkpatrick.
For more on KidzArt’s summer camp schedule in Chandler, call Laura Estay at
The Rive Gauche Art Gallery is located Innocence, oil, by Carolina Daley
602-312-0751 or visit
www.azkidzart.com.
at 7173 E. Main St. in Scottsdale. Visit
www.RiveGaucheGalleries.com or call 480-947-6372 for details.
New community school launches
On Valley stages
youth summer programs
“The Emperor’s New Clothes,” through May 3,
“Art on Boston Community School for the Arts,” a
Nesbitt-Elliott Playhouse at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E.
newly formed nonprofi t corporation, will provide quality
Art on Boston Community
community arts education programs, outreach arts-
Main St., Mesa. Caribbean musical adaptation of
based programs in local schools and community venues,
School of the Arts
Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale. Box
as well as free and low-cost public arts events in Chandler,
Summer 2009 Arts Programs:
offi ce: 480-644-6500.
Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and the surrounding area. The
substantial offerings of classes and performances will Parent and Tot, Art Discovery
“The Never-Ending Story,” presented by
span visual arts, photography, music, community For ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver
Childsplay, through May 17, Tempe Center for the
theatre, jewelry making and much more. Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 5-July 17 Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Recent stage
Bonnie Lou Coleman, founder and former executive $95 per caregiver child team, all materials
adaptation of Michael Ende’s book celebrating
director of the Phoenix Conservatory of Music, is included
adventure and imagination; recommended for age
spearheading this effort with a number of volunteers.
“Arts and culture defi ne a community, and with all Elementary Arts Journey
5 years and older. Box offi ce: 480-350-2822.
of the recent budget cuts in public arts education and For students entering grades 1-5
“Stomp,” May 5-10, ASU Gammage Theatre,
community resources, I felt that this was the right time Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-noon, June 29-July 10
to bring together the many talented artists, musicians, $105 per student, all materials included
1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. Family-friendly
actors, writers and other culturally signifi cant performers
international percussion sensation performs. Box
in the area,” says Coleman. “The organized group effort Explore your Inner Animal offi ce: 480-965-5062.
will benefi t both the individual artists and all ages in the For students entering grades 6-8
community.” Mon.-Thu., 9-10:30 a.m., June 29-July 10
“The Music Man Junior,” May 8-17, Nesbitt-
Becca Priddy, a student in the theatre program at $125 per student, all materials included
Elliott Playhouse at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main
Northern Arizona University, is organizing a series of St., Mesa. Christian Youth Theatre presents this
performing arts programs for the Community School Marionette Theatre Troop
musical salute to Smalltown, USA. Box offi ce: 480-
for the Arts and for Art on Boston, including for For students entering grades 9-12
644-6500.
one- and two-person monologues, new playwrights, Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-noon, June 15-July 17
showcases for high school and college students, as well $300 per student, all materials included “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” May 12-13, Ikeda
as professionals, puppet theatre and more. The daughter
Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa.
of John and Brenda Priddy, Becca is a graduate of Desert Acoustic Guitar Class I & II
Musical comedy about two con artists. Box offi ce:
Vista High School. I: Ages: 8-12
Coleman is also very grateful for the cooperation Fridays 9 a.m-10 a.m.; June 5-July 17
480-644-6500.
of the Art on Boston Gallery for offering to house the $95 per student
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” June 16-21, ASU
new school, offer classroom space and provide support II: Ages: 13+, including adults
Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. Stage
services as they grow and develop. Thursdays 6-7 p.m., June 4-July 23
The corporation is fi ling with the Arizona Corporation $105 per student*
adaptation of the classic family book and fi lm. Box
Commission and will be operating under the guidelines *Students must provide their own acoustic
offi ce: 480-965-5062.
of an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization. They guitar and portable music stand; other materials
“Wicked,” July 1-26, Gammage, 1200 S. Forest
are currently seeking local business professionals, included.
artists and non-artists, interested in serving on their
Ave., Tempe. Based on Gregory Maguire’s best-
volunteer board of directors. They are also seeking For more information or to
selling novel set from the Wicked Witch of the
additional performers and teachers for their many register, call 480-917-1112 or email West’s point of view. Box offi ce: 480-965-5062.
programs. All interested parties can contact Coleman at
ArtSchool@ArtOnBoston.com.
ArtSchool@ArtOnBoston.com.
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