ARTSTART
Hip hop –
funk – ballet – jazz – drawing – sculpture – painting – musical instruments
– photography – singing – drama – improv – plus more
ArtStart
began in 2002 with the goal of helping children gain access to high quality
arts instruction. ArtStart is now in it’s seventh year and it continues to
focus on children aged 5-14 from low income families.
What ArtStart Has to Offer
- Group classes
in dance, music, drama and art
- Private music and choral lessons
- “Spring into
ArtStart” Daycamp – 1/2 day art-based daycamp running March 29-April 2, 2010
- Recitals at
end of each semester
- Field trip opportunities
- Scholarships
to outstanding students
Who Qualifies
Our classes
are for children 5 -14 years that meet the Federal Low Income Cut Off
Guidelines.
| Family Size | Federal Low Income Cut Off by Year | Federal Low Income Cut Off by Month |
| 2 People | $27,484 | $2,290 |
| 3 People | $33,789 | $2,815 |
| 4 People | $41,023 | $3,419 |
| 5 People | $46,529 | $3,877 |
| 6 People |
$52,476 |
$4,373 |
| 7 People |
$58,425
|
$4,869 |
ArtStart Goals
- Provide
students exposure to an enhanced fine arts program through positive
mentorship in a safe environment.
- Help
students learn the value of working as a team and the importance of
friendships.
- Provide creative
challenges to students of all levels.
- Create
lifelong patrons of the arts.
Where and When is ArtStart?
Regular
programming in visual art, dance, creative writing, music and drama runs from
September to June on Tuesdays at
Registration intake for second Semester will continue until January 15, 2010. Registration is on a first come first served basis. There is limited space available.
Download the ArtStart Registration Package for the winter and spring 2010 term here.
Who Supports ArtStart?
All programs
are led by a team of volunteer arts professionals and students. Funding comes
entirely through donations from the community.
ArtStart
received a $25,000 grant from The Community Spirit Foundation this year! These
funds will go directly to the operation of ArtStart!
Through our partners and sponsors we are able to offer scholarships for
outstanding participants. We are a partner agency with Summer @ CCEP, a
six-week day camp for kids from the eight schools of the City Centre Education
Project.
For more information please contact:
ArtStart
Alex Taylor School
9321 Jasper Avenue T5H 3T7
Fax: 780.425.5911
Program Manager
Phone: 780.424.7543 ext. 127
Fax: 780.425.5911
E-mail: pcostello@e4calberta.org