City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Throughout the semester, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.

Teaching artists balance instruction between creating and responding—young artists make, discuss, and write about their work—thereby facilitating a transformative learning experience for young artists. All skill levels are welcome!

Grades 2-3
Young artists in grades 2-3 explore a variety of artistic mediums, practice creative thinking and problem solving, develop new tools for self-expression, and, most importantly, have fun making art! Our teaching artist will guide young artists through projects tailored to their age and skill levels to help them develop as artists and build important creative skills.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 2 – December 16, 2025 (13 class sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
$427.00 – All materials are provided.

Grades 4-5
Young artists in grades 4-5 work in a variety of mediums such as paint, clay, charcoal, and ink. They will practice and expand on their skills in drawing, color theory, art history, studio maintenance, and how to formally evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of others.
Dates: Mondays, September 8 – December 15, 2025 (13 class sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
$427.00 – All materials are provided.

Grades 6-8
Young artists in grades 6-8 continue to improve upon their art-making skills with a focus on foundations and conceptual thinking. Young artists who wish to apply to the Alabama School of Fine Arts will receive guidance during the application process including portfolio review and development.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 3 – December 10, 2025 (13 class sessions)
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
$427.00 – All materials are provided.

Grades 9-12
City Center Art for high school students is a rigorous multi-media art class with a balance of foundations/essential skills and independent projects. With guidance from the teaching artist, students will increase their observational drawing skills, further their technical control of various mediums and develop and execute individually conceived projects to further their technical control of various mediums and strengthen their conceptual skills. In addition, students will learn about art-related careers and opportunities.
Dates: Saturdays, September 6 – December 13, 2025 (13 class sessions)
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
$478.00 – All materials are provided.