THE ARTS

Programs in this core area enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, digital arts, performing arts, and applied arts.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to providing programs, experiences and initiatives that allow all youth to access imagination and creativity to express themselves and build connection with others in their community. Every Club is unique and no two art programs will be the same. Arts programs, experience and initiatives fall under four categories:

Visual Arts

Visual Art is created and judged for its beauty and meaning. It may include painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, graphics, and architecture.

Digital Arts

Digital Arts – Two- or three-dimensional visual media that uses computers and other technology as an essential part of the creative process. This may include graphic design, animation, photography, movie making, claymation, game design, music composition and digital illustration.

Close-up of a hand using a stylus on a digital drawing tablet for art creation.
Dynamic dance performance captured with vivid lighting and expressive movement.

Performing Arts

Performing Arts – Arts that involve performance such as playing instruments, acting, singing, and dancing. This also includes performance support roles like creating scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound manipulation.

Applied Arts

Applied Arts – Any art form that applies artistic design to functional objects. This includes industrial design, bookmaking, illustration, printmaking, jewelry making, wood working, ceramics, fashion design, culinary arts, creative writing and commercial art.

A young girl focuses on painting in a classroom setting, demonstrating creativity and concentration.
Colorful paintings displayed in a sunlit art academy corridor in Kyiv, Ukraine.

National Fine Arts Exhibit

This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6 to 18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits.

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