Fun Shops

Youth Programs - Weekends

To register for or ask about youth programs or scholarships: (772) 231-0707 x117 or e-mail shanti@verobeachmuseum.org click here to learn more about youth membership.

Presenting Sponsor: Disney's Vero Beach Resort
Additional Support: Ironside Press, and the Betty Reed Memorial Endowment for Youth Programs

Children and their families are invited to enjoy a Saturday afternoon exploring an exhibition and creating original artwork in the Museum Art School’s studios. FunShops are drop-in programs for ages 3-15, free to youth members and $2 for non-members. To become a Youth Member, call (772) 231-0707 x123. 

The Art of Spork
September 25, 2010, 1-3pm
The spork is an interesting combination of a sppon and fork and is probably not an object you would think of using to make a work of art. Explore the Metamorphosis: Abstract Sculpture by Frederico Uribe mixed-media sculpture exhibition to see how one artist uses everyday materials in creative ways. After you see them, come into the studio and create your own spork sculpture.

Dog Day Afternoon
November 6, 2010, 1-3pm
Artist and photographer William Wegman's favorite subjects for drawings, paintings, and photograpbhs are his dogs. Come and see works inspried by his dog Fay in the Museum's Holmes Gallery, then spend some time in the studio creating an original dog masterpiece!

SAVE THESE UPCOMING 2011 DATES:

Saturday, March 19                                  Vero Promises, FunShop, 1-3pm
Saturday, May 14                                      American Masterworks, FunShop, 1-3pm

Saturday, February 12                            Community Celebration, 10am - 4pm
Saturday, April 30                                    30th Annual Children's Art Festival, 10am - 4pm

 
Teen Volunteer - Service Learning Program

Are you a high school student interested in assisting the Museum’s Education Staff with children’s art programs during the year and summers? The Museum provides opportunities to a limited number of teens to assist in programs such as FunShops, M.A.Y.A., Community Celebration, Children’s Art Festival, Summer Art Camp, and more. Dual-enrolled high school students can also participate through the Service Learning and Civic Engagement program with Indian River State College. Contact Shanti Sanchez, School and Youth Programs Manager at (772) 231-0707 x117, or e-mail shanti@verobeachmuseum.org for more information.