Programs in this
area enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness
through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing
arts and creative writing. Our programs include:
Fine Arts Exhibits...Local,
regional & national exhibits take place that display the talents
and artistic expressions of our Club members. Pieces of art are chosen
from the regional exhibit to be displayed at the B&GCA national
conference each year. Sponsored by L'OREAL
National Photography
Contest...Throughout the year staff take Club members on photo field
trips and have guest instructors come to the Club to teach them photography.
Each year we hold a local photo exhibit and judge the photos. The best
photos are sent on to the national office where they choose the pictures
that will be displayed at our national conference. Our kids have won
four national photography exhibit awards
Performing Arts
Group...Tryouts are held for this highly distinguished group of
Club members who perform at various functions during Christmas, Fourth
of July and others at the request of the Club staff. Members are given
tickets to attend the Alex City Arts Council Sponsored events
Arts & Crafts...Simple
craft projects are part of the weekly program at the Boys & Girls
Clubs. Members can use their imagination to draw, make stuffed sea turtles,
honor Mom or Dad with a special project on their day or just experiment
with different kinds materials to express their creativity.