A Success Story

The City Kids Art Factory has served several families over the years. To many, the Art Factory has provided a safe haven and opportunity. The Lane Family (pictured below) has been coming to the Art Factory for many years. They credit the Art Factory with providing a life change and above all giving them a special place to feel nurtured. As a child, Maurice Lane was diagnosed with Autism. Despite that, he has proven himself nothing short of remarkable. Maurice has excelled at the Art Factory, especially when it comes to drawing and building things. We congratulate Maurice on his recent graduation from high school and wish him all the best!

City Kids Exhibits for the Ritz Chamber Players

City Kids was recently invited to exhibit at the Season Finale for the Ritz Chamber Players. The event was a great success, and the night concluded with a silent auction. Many thanks to those who purchased artwork.

Jerome Robinson beside his painting "Freedom March"

City Kids Participates in Downtown Art Walk

City Kids Big Summer Exhibit

To end the summer 2008 session, we had a huge art exhibit at our studio on Myrtle Ave. It was a huge success; students, parents and many in the community came to show their support. Students received great award packages, and everyone enjoyed a cool program and tons of delicious food (thanks to our generous sponsors). The next day (Sunday), we even had a feature in the Florida Times Union.

Wayne Thiebaud

Students were introduced to acclaimed artist Wayne Thiebaud, who paints cakes, candy... anything sweet! Two still life tables were set up in the art factory. Each table had an array of cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, cookies and cherries that the students observed and painted.

Time to dance!

Guest artist Andrew Phillips, gave a workshop on dance movements that were closely associated with street art. The campers had lots of fun watching Mr. Phillips perform and even dancing themselves!

Street Art

Students were introduced to Urban art, and popular graffiti artist Basquiat. Working in his random and playful style, campers created their own Basquiat inspired pieces (using acrylics, chalk, spray paint and paint markers). In the style of graffiti artists, students also chose a fictitious name or "tag name" for themselves (to sign their work with). Afterwards, we had a group critique and students were able to discuss their work.