NEU Vitality Art Workshops
Community-based, hands-on, art education experiences for adults 55+
Make friends. Make art. Connect with the Museum.
April-May 2024
In this hands-on workshop, participants will delve into the core principles of painting, covering essential topics such as light, shape, form, value, and color theory. A teaching artist from the Purchase College faculty will lead the eight (8) 90-minute weekly sessions in a small group setting of no more than twelve (12) art-minded participants. Through a series of engaging exercises and demonstrations, participants will learn how to create dynamic compositions, achieve realistic perspective, master the interplay of light and shadow, and understand the complexities of color mixing.
Culminating Event: May 29, 2024
June-July 2024
Join us this summer for an exciting journey into the world of Collage + Mixed Media and Sculptural Assemblage. These series will spark your creativity as we explore the innovative transformation of upcycled materials including paper, cardboard, product packaging, household items, wire, foil, and fabric into captivating artistic collaged compositions and 3D sculptures.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, these workshops will offer a supportive, inspiring environment to develop your skills and express your artistic vision. Each session will offer guided instruction, hands-on practice, and plenty of artistic freedom. Come join us to connect with fellow art enthusiasts, learn new techniques, and create unique, expressive artworks using everyday upcycled materials.
Select one workshop series or register for both. Morning and afternoon sessions will held each week on Tuesday and Thursday.
Spots are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Upon successful completion of your secure online transaction, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with details about your participation. NEU Vitality Arts project manager Bliss Burrell will then follow up with additional information in the days leading up to the first session of each workshop.
The NEU Vitality Art Workshops program is generously funded by E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
Throughout our lifetimes, creativity is within us waiting to be awakened and expressed – bringing a new sense of accomplishment and connection with communities. E.A. Michelson Philanthropy supports programs that bring these benefits to people of all ages.
The Vitality Arts Workshops provide individuals aged 55+ a community-based creative outlet. Creative aging programs offer older adults a revitalized experience in learning, nurturing their sense of purpose while enhancing their wellbeing. These programs foster social connections and ignite passions for creating among peers, while facilitating friendships and the building of a supportive art-minded community. Each of the NEU workshops planned through the end of 2024 will be focused on a different art discipline.
For more information about the program, email nma.education@purchase.edu.
Individuals requiring accommodations for equal access to this program are encouraged to contact the NEU Vitality Art project manager, bliss.burrell@purchase.edu, so that a good-faith effort can be made to meet the identified needs.