MISSION STATMENT

The goal of the Adventures In Art program is to provide fine art enrichment opportunities that encourage the foundation and development of students' artistic exploration. We aim to spark interest and inspire them to participate in creative and innovative works beyond our program’s projects.

PHILOSOPHY

Adventures In Art philosophy is grounded in the belief that a child’s art experience should focus on the process, rather than the finished product. This provides opportunities for experimentation resulting in a child’s discovery of unique art solutions. The Adventures In Art program is dedicated to developing the creative spirit in children through a variety of art mediums in an atmosphere free of judgment.

GOALS

Adventures In Art aims to draw children into their subject matter rather than just teaching them about it. Children have the freedom to touch, handle and experiment with various art materials and techniques. They are encouraged to look, ask questions, and find their own artistic truths.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Each year, Adventures in Art (AIA) provides training to volunteer docents from participating Torrance schools. Five grade-level appropriate projects, written by local artists and art educators, are selected by AIA to give students hands-on opportunities to learn fine-arts methods while working with quality art materials. Participating schools send their school's volunteers to attend AIA’s Docent Orientation and five grade-level art Workshops to learn projects directly from the artists and educators. Docents then return to their schools to lead students through these projects in their own classrooms. AIA schools celebrate students’ art work and continuing artistic development by creating annual student art exhibits on their campuses featuring current year projects.

END OF THE YEAR ART SHOW

Each year our schools showcase the students' artwork is a gallery style art show that includes one piece of artwork from each student.