For Immediate Release: April 16, 2008
Contact: Communications Specialist
Lisa Wilson, 303-538-7282
Community Services Coordinator
Jlynn Stotler, 720-977-5817

Teens to reveal their newfound talents in the arts

8-week artEXPOsed program culminates on April 26 with art show

THORNTON, CO…artEXPOsed is a program that introduces Thornton teens of diverse backgrounds, cultures and socioeconomic situations to the world of art. These teens may never have experienced the arts before and artEXPOsed helps them discover the unique fun and opportunities the arts offer, while tapping into their own talents or underlying interest in an art form.

Participants in the artEXPOsed program are between 11 and 16 years old, and over the past 8 weeks have studied in one of four areas:

• Visual Arts features mediums such as watercolors, pastels and acrylic oil paints
• Performance Arts involves stage performance, dramatic interpretation and comic sketches
• Culinary Arts introduce kids to cooking and artistic food presentations
• Dance: create and perform their choreography

On Saturday, April 26, the teens’ work will be showcased in a special art show at the Thornton Community Center, 2211 Eppinger Blvd., from 1- 4 p.m.

The City of Thornton is able to offer this program through financial support by SCFD & TASHCO. For more information about this program or to attend the Art Expo art show, contact JLynn Stotler at 720-977-5817.

 

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