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MUSCATINE ART CENTER
1314 Mulberry Avenue - Muscatine, IA 52761
- 563.263.8282
563.263.8282
http://www.muscatineartcenter.org
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Disciplines
Visual Arts
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Type of Program
After school
Weekends
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
The Muscatine Art Center is a permanent, municipal, non-profit institution. The Art Center collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits objects of historical and aesthetic importance for the benefit of present and future generations. In addition, through the use of the permanent collection and special exhibitions, education programs are provided for all ages, that encourage and promote the advancement, understanding, enjoyment and diffusion of knowledge of the visual arts.
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| Founder: | |
City of Muscatine
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| Founded: | |
1965
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| Vision: | |
To expand the Great River Collection which tells the story of the Mississippi River through art. To continue to provide the highest quality of art education programs to all members of the community.
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
The education department offers classes in music and art for Tots (ages 18 months-3 years) and Preschoolers (ages 4-5 years) and art and multicultural workshops for kids (ages 6-14 years). Our classes are structured in a four-semester format and are offered throughout the entire year. When possible we tie our classes in to the rotating exhibits in our Stanley Galleries or to the historical aspects of the Laura Musser mansion. During the summer months we offer field trips to introduce our students to the artistic and architectural aspects of our community.
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| Youth Served: | |
3000-4000
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Prerequisites: | |
Our only limits are maximum enrollment levels per class.
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| Season: | |
Year-long
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| Schedule: | |
A few times a week
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Other
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| Free Program: | |
No
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Additional Info: | |
We are a unique organization in that we are a combination of house museum, art collection, traveling exhibits, and an education and outreach program. If you are ever in Muscatine look us up--we love visitors!
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Teacher
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
No
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Budget: | |
$12,000
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| Funding: | |
Government and/or foundation grants
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
No
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Multiple county
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Libraries, Cultural institutions, Museums, Social Service
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"We believe that you're never too young or too old to have fun with art, and that at least half the fun is in the process! We encourage all our students to think creatively and are continually amazed and delighted at the artistic solutions they come up with!"
-- Maria Norton, Education Coordinator
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