​The Arna Bontemps African American Museum is dedicated to providing opportunities to broaden the understanding of and interaction with the arts and creative thinking. We offer tours, programs and art-making activities that engage our diverse communities with the rich collections and temporary exhibitions on view at ABAAM.
Programs for students, educators, and the public are thoughtfully designed to awaken the imaginations of museum visitors and foster inquisitiveness in the creative process and artistic expression.
We encourage you to sign up for the Museum's 6 week Art Instruction courses in the Fall (2012): Figure Drawing and Painting. Classes are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m.
Fees:
Figure Drawing $ 75
Painting $ 125
Fees are due upon signing up for the courses and supplies are included. For more information, please contact the Museum at: (318) 473 - 4692.
ART CLASSES
Students in Junior High and High School are encouraged to sign up to participate in our after school music education program. Students who complete the program will be given the opportunity to perform with the Bontempian Big Band at this year's Jazz on the River Festival.
Each year, students are selected from the program to perform as a member of the Bontempian Big Band. This year's band played at our 18th annual Jazz on the River Festival - Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. The Bontempian Big Band is led by our musician-in-residence, Bill Christophe.
For more information regarding our Music Education program or the Bontempian Big Band, please contact the Museum at:
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(318) 473 - 4692.
RENAISSANCE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
