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Celebrating 17 years of sparking the creative spirit to Arizona's youth!
Free Arts of Arizona, founded in 1993, is the only nonprofit organization in Maricopa County which builds hope through the healing effects of the arts with abused, homeless, and at-risk children ages 3 to 21 that live in residential treatment centers, group homes and crisis shelters. Free Arts offers four therapeutic, creative arts programs to over 5,500 children each year here in Maricopa County.
Experience the Magic of the Arts with Dance Theater West
September 19, 2010 from 1:00- 3:00 PM at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts The student ballet company Dance Theater West and children from our Professional Artist Series Program present “Don Quixote,” the exciting tale of a nobleman who becomes obsessed with stories of ancient rivalry. The finale of a three-session workshop, Free Arts of Arizona youth will join Dance Theater West on stage for this celebratory performance. Join us for a reception immediately following the show with complimentary refreshments and art activities. You don’t want to miss! When: Sunday, September 19, 2010 Sponsored by Paradise Bakery & Café, Scottsdale Cultural Council, Scottsdale League for the Arts and Valley of the Sun United Way
Creating a Better Everyday Life for the Many Exhibit at IKEA, Tempe
IKEA Tempe is located at 2110 West IKEA Way, Tempe, AZ 85284 |
Picking up some new home décor or just some fun things to jazz up your favorite space? Stop by IKEA Tempe to find some inspiration and while you're there stop by the IKEA resturaunt to check out featured artwork by participants in the Free Arts of Arizona's Junk Art Professional Artist Series. Working with recycled materials and discarded items from IKEA Tempe, teaching artist Shari Keith, gave each young artist the opportunity to explore the artistic potential of non-traditional art materials. This environmentally friendly project demonstrates to all of us the benefits of recycling, reducing (took comma out) and reusing; ensuring a better everyday life for the many. 