Kids Art Club at the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
Calling all young artists! The Shenandoah Arts Council invites children to explore their creativity at Kids Art Club, a free-flowing monthly gathering filled with art, imagination, and friendship.
Each month features fun, hands-on creative projects designed to encourage self-expression and introduce children to different artistic materials and techniques. Kids can experiment, create at their own pace, and connect with other young artists in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Families are welcome to drop in at any point during the session.
When and Where
First Thursday of every month
Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
19 W. Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Each session features a different local artist who introduces young participants to their creative practice through new, hands-on art activities. With a rotating lineup of guest artists, children have the opportunity to explore a variety of materials, techniques, and artistic styles while connecting with creatives from their own community.
Are you a creative individual interested in sharing your
talent with children?
ShenArts is looking for visiting artists to lead our monthly activities. We bring in various artists so children can be exposed to all different media and artistic backgrounds. Artists are responsible for preparing the activity, coordinating their plans with us, and running the 90-minute activity that day. ShenArts provides a stipend for your time, as well as art supplies and adult volunteers to help the kids.
Contact alyssa@shenarts.org for more information.
Thank you to the generous donors that make Kids Art Club possible!
Major Support
Help us continue to offer Youth Art Programming!
All of our Kids Art Club events are completely free. If you’re interested in contributing toward materials and other program costs, we would greatly appreciate your generous donation.
Your contributions play a vital role in our mission to make the arts accessible to everyone. Thank you for your support!
Become a Kids Art Club Teacher
Do you enjoy inspiring young people through art? We are looking for enthusiastic artists, art educators, and creative community members to lead future Kids Art Club sessions.Teaching artists help plan and guide engaging, age-appropriate projects while creating a positive environment where every child feels comfortable experimenting and expressing themselves. Whether your specialty is painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, or another creative practice, we would love to hear from you.
Volunteer With Kids Art Club
Volunteers help make Kids Art Club possible! We are seeking friendly, dependable community members to assist with welcoming families, preparing art supplies, supporting children during activities, and helping with cleanup.
You do not need to be a professional artist to volunteer. All you need is enthusiasm, patience, and an interest in helping children discover the joy of creativity.
Past Events
Eric Carle Collage Animals | Georges Seurat Sharpie Pointillism | Wayne Thiebaud Cake Still Life | Paul Klee CityScapes | Georgia O’Keeffe Flower Paintings with artist Zoe Hawkins | Gustav Klimt Colorful Portraits | Frida Kahlo Portrait Collages with artist Clorinda Fresquez-Tria | Creative markmaking in the style of Jackson Pollock | Character illustration with artist Rafi Medina | Matisse paper cutout paintings with artist Ursula Bell | Henri Rousseau watercolor animals | Fruit and Vegetable Portraits in the style of Giuseppe Arcimboldo Mark Rothko inspired paintings | Mixed media masks in the style of Kimmy Cantrell with artist Kristen Kavcar