Teen Art Council The Art Center is starting a Teen Art Council which will create a space for young people to share their voices and opinions with The Art Center. High school students across the valley will meet twice a month to immerse themselves in exhibitions, plan programs for teens, meet local artists, and cultivate a creative community. Facilitated by local university studio art major students. If interested and to get more details contact Rachel Egelston, regelston@gjartcenter.org, 970-243-7337 x7.
Helios Project: A Token of Thanks to Essential Workers Same class available at 10-11am, July 21, and August 3 & 17 $5/class (attendance at one session will provide all information needed, but you may attend more) Supply list available Create a unique token with clay-like material that has beautiful colors In an hour-long online Zoom class, we will show you how to make and decorate tokens with symbols for the people who helped us to stay safe and at home during this time with the COVID-19 pandemic. Your name will go on the back where you can also write a personal note to thank our doctors, mail carriers, grocery store clerks, etc. Because there are many essential workers in our community, we want to make as many of these tokens as possible. This is a great project for both kids and families, so gather your family and urge your friends to participate. The Art Center will collect tokens and deliver them to essential workers following all health guidelines and procedures (specific details will be provided in each Zoom session).
Why Helios? Helios is the Greek god of the sun who crosses the sky in his chariot pulled by four steeds. He is the sunshine, warmth, and heat which we now think of as the corona of our sun with its beautiful flares. Now most of us know corona can also refer to the shape of a virus. COVID-19 has brought suffering and fear throughout the globe. In many countries, life came to a virtual halt. Tens of thousands have died, and many, many people risked their lives to keep people safe. The Helios Project will offer classes and experiences in art that will focus on gratitude and appreciation for all the people who have helped us maintain life in these challenging circumstances we all are facing. 22 | YOUTH & TEEN
