YOUTH ART

Youth Art Program

The Sonoran Arts League is committed to advancing art and art education, with a special focus on mentoring youth with the belief that arts training helps develop the abilities to focus and strengthens cognitive skills in young people.  The Sonoran Arts League fosters artistic growth in the following ways:

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS – Since 2003, the Sonoran Arts League has recognized the artistic abilities of young artists and awarded scholarships to graduating seniors from local high schools pursuing studies in the arts.  Click Here for the 2022 Scholarship Application

INCENTIVE AWARDS – The Sonoran Arts League recognizes schoolchildren who show exceptional interest in art and awards them with incentive bags filled with art books and supplies at the annual Celebration of Art at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.

FREE YOUTH ART WORKSHOPS & SUMMER ART CAMPS

Learn to create. Explore ideas, techniques, and media with various subject matter. Workshops and Camps are open to grades K-12.

Adventures in Art – Saturday Workshops for grades 3-8

Second Saturday each month from 9 am to Noon

April 9, May 14, September 10 & 24, & October 8 & 22, 2022

Artistic Journey – Intensive Workshops for grades 7-12

Thursdays from 4 pm to 6 pm

September 8, 15, 22 & 29 (printmaking) – October 6, 13, 20 & 27 (glass art)

Summer Arts Camp 2023 for grades K-8
June & July
Dates to be announced

HIDDEN IN THE HILLS 2022 – YOUTH ART STUDIO 1 

The signature event of the Sonoran Arts League “Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour” is proud to offer registration for students to sell and display their artwork.  Please contact the League for more information on student participation at 480-575-6624.

ART WORKSHOPS & CAMPS

Learn to create. Explore ideas, techniques, and media with various subject matter. Workshops and Camps are open to grades K-12.

Two Saturdays per month from 10 am to 12 pm

EXTRA SPECIAL ART – AN ADAPTIVE ART PROGRAM

Art is an important language to all of us; it lets us give a greater depth to our ability to communicate. The creative process in making an art piece offers persons with disabilities the opportunity to further develop skills, interests, and competencies across their lives. People with disabilities deserve the opportunity to communicate and express themselves.

The Sonoran Arts League offers ongoing studio-based classes staffed by practicing artists who provide support and assistance to the students. We have field trip classes for children and adults with disabilities. Programs can be tailored to fit individual and group needs upon request. Class times and days are flexible.

Contact the League Office for more information or to schedule a class. Call 480-575-6624 or email us at info@sonoranartsleague.org.

Art Education and Program Support

The Youth Art and Extra Special Art programs are supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Veteran Art Classes are supported in part by the Arizona Art Alliance, which receives support from the Arizona Department of Veteran Services.

Youth Art Classes are supported in part by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation.