The Art Academy at HSU

The Art Academy at HSU is an establishment that offers art lesson to children and youth ages 5 - 17. Children are taught not only artistic techniques, but also the cultural value and history that art provides. Creating new ways to artistically define the boundaries and influences of our neighborhoods, county, nation and world will be the focus of this year, 2005-2006, at the Art Academy. During the Fall term, although it has been cancelled, the focus was "Defining Our Neighborhood through Art". The students were to explore the creative influences and impacts of their families, neighbors, and community members and their inspirations were to come from stories and memories of past experiences that involve these people. During the Winter term, Jan 14th through March 4th, the focus will be "Defining our Nation through Art". The students will explore how their heritage and culture has been a creative influence for them and how technology has affected their artistic abilities. During the Spring term, April 8th through June 10th, students will be focusing on "Defining our World through Art". They will be exploring how other cultures and heritages have influenced their art and incorporating the influences from other cultures into their artwork. Art appreciation and exploration will be supplemented by a combination of different art media and building techniques.

The Art Academy hosts and Open House for parents and others to come out and get information about the program and schedule of current classes that are offered. For the Winter term, the Open House will be held on January 7, 2006 and for the Spring term, it will be held on April 1, 2006. All Open House events are from 10am to noon in the Art Building, room 24.

Classes are held Saturdays throughout the academic year and a two-week session during the summer in the Art building at Humboldt State University. Classes at the Art Academy are divided by age and level: Level I is for ages 5 to 6 and are from 10am to 11:30am in room 24; level II is for ages 7 to 8 and are from 1pm to 2:30pm in room 105; level III is for ages 9 to 10 from 10am to 11:30 in room 105; level IV is for ages 11 to 13 and are from 1pm to 2:30pm in room 24; and level V is for ages 14 to 17 and are from 3pm to 5pm in room 24. There is space for 12 students in each class and registration is on a first come first serve basis.

Tuition for the Art Academy during Spring, Winter, and Fall terms are $90 for levels I through IV and $105 for level V; there is a $5 additional charge for an HSU library card or registration sticker for those who are interested. Tuition is paid upon registration or according to a previously established payment plan. Partial scholarships are available to a limited number of students. This tuition will cover art materials, rental of studio space and teachers salaries.

The Art Academy
Art Department
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA 95521-8299 · 707-826-3819