Art as our first language

General Admission $50.00 USD Community Rate $35.00 USD

Spring 2012
Community Youth Arts Programs
Weekly Class offerings run thru April 20, 2012 

After School Matters @ PAS:
Teens should begin their application for ASM apprenticeships at Pros Arts Studios by visiting www.afterschoolmatters.org and looking up and selecting the titles of programs listed below.

Spring 2012 programs:

Journeys/Migrations and the Document
Instructor: Anthony Rea
February 8 - April 21
Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday, 5pm-8pm and Saturday 10am-1pm
Expand upon and develop knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and its various tools to build a portfolio of work that is individual and collaborative but demonstrates your ability to communicate clear ideas with an enhanced visual language Through the research of contemporary artists and photographers, visiting artists, field trip and classroom exercises, you will produce a body of work that will be used as portfolio material for college submission and other applications with a culminating youth-led exhibition.

Tejer y Poder
Instructors: Thelma Uranga
February 6 - April 19
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30pm-7:30pm
Join a growing culture of Do-It-Yourselfers. Learn how to knit and crochet using traditional and contemporary techniques from the basics and up. Make your own knit & crochet accessories, 3D toys and public art... Because handmade is always warmer!


The J-DEF Peace Mural Project
Instructors: Denise Carrasco & Jeff Maldonado
February 9 - April 21
Schedule: Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Become a part of this mural project which addresses youth violence in Pilsen. Learn basic painting techniques and get some great hands-on experience!


How to Apply:

1. Visit: www.afterschoolmatters.org
2. Click "Apply for Spring 2012 Programs"
3. Click on "After School Matters" and search by organization: Pros Arts Studio.
4. Select the program of your choice.
5. Print out the Confirmation Page and call 312-226-7767 to set up an interview!

Questions? Call us at 312-226-7767 and ask for Thelma

• Wanted: mentors and teen participants. 
  
• Upcoming event: Youth Cafe-Building a Portfolio (two-part session: 9.28.10 & 10.05.10) will give students the basics of building a portfolio, selecting work, preparing a works sample page, and ultimately preparing for the upcoming National Portfolio Day at the School of the Art Institute (Oct. 24). Intended for HS juniors and seniors, this is a great opportunity for anyone thinking about art after high school and as a career.  Location TBA. 
  
• Each One/Reach One information packet.
  

Pros Arts Studio' Mission
For over thirty years Pros Arts Studio has used the arts as a catalyst for youth development. A dedicated cadre of teaching artists and youth inspire and support each other as art makers and active citizens. We create youth-activated safe spaces through three core programs: In-School Residencies, Out-of-School-Time Programs, and Community Celebrations.  In our vision of the future, Pros Arts Studio animates and elevates the quality of life for every citizen in our community through equal access to the arts.

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For more information:

In Residency at Dvorak Park  1119 W Cullerton Chicago, IL 60608

Mailing Address: PO Box 08191 Chicago, IL 60608  Phone: (312) 226-7767 Fax: (312) 226-7012 Email: info@prosarts.org