Teen Arts

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After-school Program

Program Details
Next Start Date

September 5, 2023

Grades

6 – 12

Tuition Cost

No Cost

Teen Arts is a free after-school arts program for teens in grades 6–12 living in Erie County. Classes take place in our studios at 650 East Ave in Erie and are taught by professional artists using professional equipment and materials. Students of any skill level are welcome.

Applications now open

Classes begin the week of September 5.

Weekly Classes

Students in grades 6-12 can take classes throughout the week. Register for multiple classes or attend one day a week.

Sun

Monday

Grades 6-8

Middle School Mondays

4-6:30 PM

Tuesday

Grades 9-12

12-Week Classes

5-7 PM

Wednesday

Grades 9-12

12-Week Classes

5-7 PM

Thursday

Grades 9-12

12-Week Classes

5-7 PM

Fri

Sat

What Do Classes Look Like?

4 PM

Doors Open

Hang Out With Friends

Chill with friends in the student lounge. Draw, play games, do homework, or just relax.

Snacks Provided

Small snacks are also available for every student.

Beautiful Environment

Relax in a safe beautiful space that is quiet and calm.

5-7 PM*

Art Classes

* Middle School classes run from 5-6:30 PM
Taught by Working Artists

Every instructor is a working artist. Learn from artists who are working in their field.

Small Classes Sizes

Class sizes are 8-10 students. You have lots of time to focus on your own projects and work with your instructor to get the support you need.

Professional Art Studios

Each art studio has professional equipment and tools. Learn to use what the professionals use.

Build Creative Confidence

Learn to solve problems that have no right answers and gain the confidence to share your skills with the world.

7 PM

Dismissal

Students Leave Building

All students must leave the building by 7:30 PM. ECAT does not provide transportation.

On Bus Route

ECAT Wayne building is on bus Route 21 Lawerence Park on 6th and East Ave.

Mentorship in the Arts

Teen Arts is an arts mentorship program where teens work alongside professional artists and learn the craft of thinking and working as an artist. Classes take place in our four art studios, designed for small class instruction and equipped with professional grade equipment.

Registration

If you are a student in grades 6 – 12 living in Erie County, you are eligible to attend the Teen Arts program. There is no cost to these programs.

Registration will begin August 14, 2023 for the Fall semester beginning September 5, 2023. Join our mailing list to receive updates on new classes and summer workshops.

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The Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT) is a community-based educational arts and career training facility that inspires, educates and empowers people of all ages with adult job training and creative youth programs.

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Contact

Erie Center for Arts & Technology
650 East Avenue, Suite 120
Erie, PA 16503

Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

814-651-0901

contact@eriecat.org