Social Night is tonight There are still a few spaces left for our February Social Night at the Art Center… figure drawing. Join us as we practice quick, observational drawing of the human form, with live models, snacks, and all supplies provided. This fun evening of creativity will be both casual and challenging, and participants will leave with a few of their sketches (last year, artists traded with each other and the models) and a new appreciation for rendering from life. Social Night at the Art Center is always on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited, and you can call us to sign up for tonight’s (or future) Social Nights at 535-8278. Youth programs We invite little dancers aged 2-5 to Wiggle Time on Tuesday mornings from 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Teacher Helen uses principles of dance, yoga and balance exercises to shake, wiggle and roll around the Wilkins Gallery. As the Art Center is not open to the public on Mondays, please preregister for this fun, hour-long weekly program by calling us at 535-8278 or emailing lewistownartcenter.edu@gmail. com. Drop offs for older kids are welcome, and parents are welcome to stay during the program as well. Hands on Art Hands on Art is still on hiatus due to an ongoing classroom renovation in our newly renamed Ellen R. Moe Classroom. In memory of Ellen’s passion for the Art Center and its work in Central Montana, Ellen’s family were instrumental in making this project possible. This phase of the project concerns efficiency and safety, and allowed us to install permanent and sturdy shelving, as well as a supply closet that is removed from our younger artists’ hands. These improvements, combined with a huge reorganization effort by Leah Grunzke, our program director, will result in a safer, cleaner classroom that transitions more easily between age groups and activities. As with many good things, but particularly renovations, this is taking longer than we thought. We appreciate the patience of our Hands on Art families as we finish this project. The schools and buses will be notified when Hands on Art is back in session, and we’ll post about it on our website (www.lewistownartcenter. net) and our Facebook page as soon as we possibly can. We know our young artists are excited to get in the classroom (they’ve been stopping by to sneak peeks), and we are too. As a reminder, Hands on Art is held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays when school is in session from 3:30- 5 p.m. Hands on Art is currently on hiatus, and will resume as soon as the renovation is complete. Play with Clay in March Play with Clay goes back to a normal schedule in March. Join us on both the second and fourth Fridays of the month (March 13 and 27) at 6
