Arts center program in search of instructors
Merced’s Multicultural Arts Center is giving new life to its ARTREE program, one that aims to stimulate creativity and originality in the community.
The program was developed in 1984 in partnership with the schools of Merced County. Its intent is to bring artists into classrooms to provide instruction and education on their art. According to program directors at the Multicultural Arts Center, the program has been underutilized in past years, but is being restored and updated to fit the current needs of Merced.
The community program is in search of artists who are capable of teaching their own art, and who can also tie their work to Common Core curriculum and S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. According to the Multicultural Arts Center website, ARTREE is a resource for the schools and the community in Merced County. The artists should be available to facilitate workshops, give performances, conduct teacher in-services, and assist in curriculum development. Typically, ARTREE activities include culture, dance, drama, music and visual arts. Some examples of desirable programs include:
- Audio/Video Recording
- Story Writing
- Songwriting
- Print and Web Design
- Film Making
- Fashion Design
- Photography
- Performance Art
- 3D Graphics
- Cultural Dance
- Natural Science and Outdoor Studies
- Mr. Wizard/Bill Nye style science
Those interested in applying to be an ARTREE Artist can visit www.artsmerced.org.
This story was originally published October 23, 2014 at 7:24 PM with the headline "Arts center program in search of instructors."