Arts in the Parks

Arts in the Parks: beginning in 1977, stands at the forefront of summer arts programs nationwide. From its modest beginnings in two communities in Jay County, Arts in the Parks has grown over the last thirty years to include 12 communities in the counties of Adams in Indiana and Mercer and Auglaize in Ohio. This unique program provides art instruction to hundreds of students annually by literally taking the arts to them. Noted artists from both international and national acclaim share the arts with students 7 to 14 years of age. All disciplines are covered including the visual arts, dance, theater, and music. Community collaboration and support for the program has allowed this program to grow.

Artists in Residence

Artists in Residence: Artist residencies are designed to place trained, knowledgeable, practicing professional artists, who are enthusiastic and motivated, into settings where they can share the joy and benefits of the creative process.
Through residency programs in craft, dance, folk arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts, schools and service agencies can expect to improve themselves and strengthen their communities.
In school settings, residency artists are prepared to connect to other curricular areas. Residency artists link the arts to areas beyond their artistic specialty enabling them to work with a diverse group of students and instructors. In nonprofit service settings, residency artists are sensitive to the needs of various communities and also the potential that lies within each individual.

Innovations

Innovations: Based on the idea that a creative mind is a healthy mind, Innovations offers instruction in not only the visual arts, but also health and wellness. Classes range from traditional techniques in oil painting and ceramic design to yoga and belly dancing. Innovation instructors provide a high standard of education to students and dedication within the classroom.

MusicWorks

MusicWorks is a wonderful program of musical instruction for all ages. The program integrates academic foundations of reading music and position to all instruments both band and orchestral. Experienced instructors provide both individual and group instruction to nearly 200 students yearly. The enthusiastic faculty share their passion and love for music with their students.

Scholarship support for instructional programs is provided by MainSource Bank and Dr. G's Memorial Scholarship Fund.