Young Artist Academy Accepting Applications for 2021

Marco Island Center for the Arts is now accepting applications for the 2021 Young Artist Academy. The Young Artist Academy offers art experiences for middle and high school students who have both talent and an interest in art. The program provides the opportunity to learn techniques and allow for the further development of skills. Young Artist Academy is free of charge to eligible students in grade six through grade 12. Qualified Home-Schooled children will also be eligible. There are a VERY limited number of spaces and places will be filled on a first to apply basis. Applications are available online at www.marcoislandart.org/young-artist-academy/.

All applications will be date and time stamped so it is advisable that students submit their applications as soon as possible. We will not accept applications after September 17, 2021.

Classes will take place on Saturday afternoons on the following dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13 and 20 and the classes will run from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Two different art classes will be offered by two new instructors. The classes will be “Mixed Media in Painting: Out of the Box Techniques to Creating Interesting Imagery” with Stacie Krupa and “Painting Fins, Feathers and Flowers” with Stephanie Flis. Each participant will have four weeks of each class.

Stacie Krupa has over 40 years’ experience in the professional Fine Arts world and has her B.A. in Psychology and B.F.A and M.F.A in painting, drawing, and fibers. Master Artist, Stacie Krupa has taught as an Art Therapist, had her art featured on television, and owned her own studio and Fine Art Originals gallery for over 20 years.

Stephanie Flis is a graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design and teaches 2D art and Ceramics at Immokalee High School. Flis loves all art however her favorite medium is painting. Stephanie has won multiple awards at galleries across Florida.

Student Exhibition and Competition!

Students who attend all eight sessions will be eligible to enter one piece of artwork into an exhibition that will take place in our atrium from November 22 to 24, 2021. The Art Center will engage a panel of judges and the first, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes. The artwork will be featured in the Art Center’s December newsletter. For additional information, please contact info@marcoislandart.org or 239-394-4221.

About Marco Island Center for the Arts

Founded in 1969 by a dedicated group of artists and patrons, the non-profit Art Center has developed into a place to gather, to learn and to become inspired. The program offerings include classes and workshops for adults and children. The Art Center brings a wide variety of arts to the community including visual, music, literature, and special presentations. It is a showcase for local, national, and international artists in many disciplines. 

Mission: To Promote Education and Appreciation of the Arts.