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August 2020
Fairmount’s 44th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
FREE and open to the community! Fairmount Center for the Arts is proud to continue our most celebrated tradition of fostering local and regional artistic expression with the 44th Annual Fairmount Art Exhibition! The annual juried exhibition offers visual artists the opportunity to display and sell their accepted work in a public space that is supported by the local community. Online gallery viewing also available! Gallery hours are: Monday-Saturday, 10am-2pm Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Find out more »A is for Arts Virtual Storytelling: “The Tiny Seed” by Eric Carle
Calling all preschoolers! (And a parent/guardian, of course!) In partnership with the Geauga County Public Library, Fairmount Center for the Arts is excited to announce another "A is for Arts" program! Join us for a virtual interactive storytime hour with the book, "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle. Kids will bring the book to life through creative movement, theatre, and music with Fairmount Center for the Arts faculty, Miss Darlene Kelbach! This event is free, but registration is required. Follow…
Find out more »VIRTUAL Pull Back the Curtain Speaker Series: “Through the Eyes of the Artist: Pablo Picasso”
Due to COVID-19, this program will be offered virtually. Prior to 8/19, you will receive information about how to log on and join Felicia for an insightful talk about Picasso. Felicia Zavarella Stedelman will go behind the scenes with Pablo Picasso. Picasso was known as one of the most influential and controversial artists of our time, whose revolutionary artistic accomplishments brought him universal fame and immense fortune, making him one of the best-known figures in 20th century art. Using music,…
Find out more »Fall Programs Begin ON-SITE August 31st!
Fairmount's fall session of music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and fitness programs begins August 31st! The fall session is divided into Fall 1 and Fall 2 sessions with each session offering 8 weeks of instruction. Fall 1- Begins August 31st Fall 2- Begins late October (TBA) On-site fall classes will be limited to six (6) participants per class. Online programs will also be offered during the fall session. Fairmount is also pleased to offer both private instruction as well as…
Find out more »September 2020
ONSITE: Macrame with Sandi Fink
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until September 29, 2020
Learn the basics of Macrame knots and create a plant hanger to take home with you OR bring any macrame project to complete. Beginner to intermediate levels welcome, ages teen to adult. All supplies included! A face mask/covering is required to participate in this onsite workshop. Spots are limited to ensure proper social distancing.
Find out more »ONSITE: Macrame with Sandi Fink
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until September 29, 2020
Learn the basics of Macrame knots and create a plant hanger to take home with you OR bring any macrame project to complete. Beginner to intermediate levels welcome, ages teen to adult. All supplies included! A face mask/covering is required to participate in this onsite workshop. Spots are limited to ensure proper social distancing.
Find out more »October 2020
VIRUTAL & ONSITE: Decoupage Containers Workshop (Ages 5-16)
Enjoy designing art containers with various papers and paint using decoupage glue and layering! This workshop is divided into THREE separate age groups: ages 5-7 (10/3, onsite, 10:00-11:30am) , 8-11 (10/3, onsite, 12:00-1:30pm), and 12-16 (10/3, onsite, 2:00-3:30pm). Techniques will be tailored to age groups. Friends & families of mixed ages are welcome to join a student, or an accompanying adult for students under the age of 7, as individual registrations to create own work for shared art time. Space…
Find out more »SECOND SESSION: Tips & Tricks for Teaching Art Online!- with Mandy Peltier
SECOND SESSION SCHEDULED BY POPULAR DEMAND! We're so excited to have Mandy doing a SECOND tips and tricks discussion! Are you a visual artist and working to pivot to teaching online? Are you challenged with how to provide instruction while demonstrating your technique and process? Would you like more support when it comes to tech success? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join Mandy Peltier via Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th from 7-8pm for an engaging session…
Find out more »VIRUTAL & ONSITE: Decoupage Containers Workshop (Ages 5-16)
Enjoy designing art containers with various papers and paint using decoupage glue and layering! This workshop is divided into THREE separate age groups: ages 5-7 (10/3, onsite, 10:00-11:30am) , 8-11 (10/3, onsite, 12:00-1:30pm), and 12-16 (10/3, onsite, 2:00-3:30pm). Techniques will be tailored to age groups. Friends & families of mixed ages are welcome to join a student, or an accompanying adult for students under the age of 7, as individual registrations to create own work for shared art time. Space…
Find out more »November 2020
ONSITE: Calligraphy for Beginners with Sandi Fink
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until November 17, 2020
Come join us! In this 3-week class, you will be introduced to the basics of calligraphy alphabets and techniques. Students will practice basic strokes and letter forms. Paper and calligraphy marker provided! Face masks/coverings are required to participate in this onsite program. Spots are limited to ensure proper social distancing.
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