Glass Arts Programs for Youth offered at Hilltop Artists
Uses glass arts to connect young people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to better futures. 6 programs serve 650+ students annually with glass art-related programming. Programs are as follows: - Daytime Electives, After-School, and Summer Glass Art, at Hilltop Heritage Middle School and Silas High School - Arts Connect programming for females 12-18 involved with Pierce County Juvenile Court - Outreach Services for any participating youth - Team Production and Alumni Team for advanced students ages 14-26 who build skills and complete commissions. They participate in retreats at Pilchuck Glass School, lead demonstrations at the Museum of Glass during Third Thursdays and at a week-long residency, and may apply for international travel and learning opportunities
Location
602 North Sprague Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98403
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Hours
Hours vary.
Application process
Call for more information.
Eligibility
Students, 12-26 years of age, enrolled in or seeking enrollment in a certified school.
Fee
No cost.
Agency info
Hilltop Artists in Residence
Based in Hilltop Heritage Middle School and Silas High School, we provide six tuition-free glass art programs (Daytime Public School Elective class, Afterschool, Summer Program, Arts Connect, Alumni/Team Production, Outreach) to underserved youth populations. Through our Outreach Services program, we provide wrap-around support for students experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, anxiety, physical/mental/substance abuse, education and employment challenges, and other issues. One of our programs, called Arts Connect, is a community-based program for females who are involved with the Pierce County Juvenile Court, through the court’s criminal Diversion Program (probation) and civil Dependency Program (foster care, truancy, and at-risk). Serving females ages 12-18, Arts Connect provides an environment for students to build trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Each quarter, the students explore a new medium, such as glass fusing, printmaking, glassblowing, and photography.