About ActonArt
We have long noted that virtually every master artist of the past received detailed and comprehensive instruction when they were young. Even artists far back in history were trained as apprentices prior to themselves attaining any notoriety. Michelangelo worked as an apprentice drawing hands and feet for years prior to his master allowing him to work independently. More contemporary artists like Picasso, Matisse and many others attended formal art schools where they were taught how to draw and paint according to the standards of the day. At ActonArt, our approach is to teach children the skills needed to draw and give them the confidence to see themselves as "artistic" regardless of the career path they choose. If everyone had just a bit of the skill and soul of an artist, the world could be an even more beautiful place.
ACTONART PROVIDES drawing and fine art instruction to students ranging in age from five years to adults. Our curriculum driven program is designed to teach to the strengths and abilities of general age ranges, however our class sizes are limited and small so we can focus on the needs of individual students as well. Our program and class structure has evolved over the years into a comprehensive presentation of core concepts and developmental skill building projects built around student friendly topics and drawing subjects. We offer classes that are specific to elementary, middle-school, and high-school children, intermediate and advanced level students, and even students who are developing portfolios for further study in art schools and colleges. We also have adult classes for people looking for personal enrichment and individual skills development.
History
ESTABLISHED IN 2003
ActonArt opened in June of 2003 with 30 students in a summer program. We have grown every year since that time. Currently we have 340 students that travel from 35 towns around Acton each week to come to classes. Our schedule currently lists 41 weekly classes. During the past nine years we have added a number of classes tailored to various student populations. Most recently we have begun adding Portfolio level classes which are designed to provide high level instruction for students who wish to pursue fine and commercial art careers. Some artwork from students in Portfolio classes can be seen here.