The Laredo Center for the Arts provides a variety of education programs for the children and communities of Laredo/South Texas. Funding from the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust in 2002 allowed the Center to greatly expand our arts educational offerings.

EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE

Class Beginner's Drawing Class for Teens	Ages 13 to 18 yrs old	Day First 3 Saturdays of the month	Time 12:30 to 2:00	Fee $40 per session or $15 per class session
Saturday Art Class	6 to 12 yrs old	First 3 Saturdays of the Month	2:00 to 4:00	$40 per month or $15 per class session

 

For more information on classes call 956 725-1715 during regular business hours Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

FESTIVALS
Showcasing local heritage and local arts, the Center hosts festivals including: Dia de los Muertos in October, the Laredo ISD Arts Festival in January and the VMT Arts Festival in April and Cinco de Mayo Celebration in May.

GALLERY TOURS
Tours of current exhibitions are available year-round. Tailored for each group, tours are led by trained leaders and may include: discussions on the elements of art and principles of design, artist biography, history of the Center, and an activity. Reservations required. No fee. Donations are welcome.

OUTREACH VISITS
Professional artists and art educators bring art workshops & presentations to classrooms and community groups, broadening awareness of fine arts and art history.

A VISIT MAY INCLUDE:

Demonstrations of artistic techniques by professional artists and educators.

Slide show presentations that focus on art history, artist biographies, and learning what materials to use and how to use them.

Information on Careers in the Arts.

Reservations required. No fee. Donations are welcome.