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ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny (Ages 8-12) TUE 5:30 - 6:30pm 26-27

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Ages: 8 to 12

Description

About ProjectArt Class

Ever wanted your child to learn from a local artist?

Enroll in ProjectArt today!

ProjectArt’s free after-school art classes run from late September through May in the Pittsburgh Public Library branches across the county. All materials are provided.

Our Teachers

Resident Teaching Artists lead 2–3 classes per branch while also creating new artwork throughout the year. Their practice is often inspired by their students and their experience in the community. As part of their residency, these vetted artists are trained to blend their expertise with youth development, integrating art history, literacy, and social-emotional learning into every project.


Our Students

Being a ProjectArt student is not about being “good” or “bad” at art. It’s about gaining foundational skills to express yourself, explore creativity, and collaborate with peers. Students are grouped by age (4–7, 8–12, and 13–18). We encourage families to commit for several weeks to fully experience our approach.

If students are absent for a significant period of time without communication, they may be dropped to allow waitlisted students in.


Our Projects

Projects run 3–6 weeks and are built around open-ended visual art themes. Each artist-teacher interprets the theme differently, ensuring every class is unique. Projects may result in a series of explorations or a single developed masterpiece. Our curriculum aligns with National Arts Education Association standards and emphasizes creative confidence and social-emotional growth.


Exhibition Opportunities

Students who stay enrolled through mid-April will have two opportunities to showcase their artwork:

Student Showcase: At the end of April, each library branch hosts a student-curated showcase where students can share their work with family, friends, and the community.

Professional Year-End Exhibition: Students are invited to exhibit their artwork alongside their Teaching Artist in a professional exhibition.

Flyer with Teaching Artist Bio and Program Calendar Below:


In-Person Instruction

Cost - Free

Schedule

Starts: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Ends: Sunday, October 26, 2036

We will meet from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM every Wed starting on 9/30/2026 and ending on 10/26/2036

Contact

Avery McGrail
2122561947
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All times are in Eastern - EST
 

Location

1230 Federal St Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212 US

Ages: 8 to 12