dont miss out.  We have 6 convenient locations and classes in visual, performing, and musical arts. Click here to view all classes, times, and locations. Movie Fun at Fall Film Workshop JOIN US AT THE COOLEST WORKSHOP THIS FALL!  Six Week Film Wo

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all a reality. Remember, we are putting the artS back in heartS.

tead. Grab your camera, paintbrush or guitar and let the sounds and sights around you spark some art.  Blow some bubbles, drive down a country road, drink a cold glass of lemonade with your eyes closed and let your imagination go. Create some art right outside your door with sidewalk chalk.  Turn your sidewalk or driveway into a wonderful mas

$6 each. Contact us with your order. You may also purchase them at our class sites this semester.

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provisational theatre with her mother for 15 years where they put on improv shows and plays. She participated in forensics in college, as well as worked as a forensics coach. Currently, Ms. Cullen is coaching speech at St. Wenceslaus School in Omaha. She is also a certified interpreter for the hearing impaired. Her educ

ait artist.  

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I received a BFA in Painting from Creighton University in 2005 and recently received my Master of arts Teaching art degree from the Savannah College of art and Design. I moved back to Omaha because I wanted to teach art in the comm

e been teaching for 15 years. I taught for 8 years in my country and 7 here in the States. I taught art for five years in South Carolina and for one year at OPS Beveridge Magnet. I have a B.A. in Foreign Languages and a minor in art.

O.P.S. and Council Bluffs. I have also been involved in long term sub assignments for middle school art and junior high special education programs.

s born in NYC and have lived in Germany, Dallas, Seattle and Nebraska.  

ge at the University of Nebraska Omaha. In December 2009, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in art and a minor in non-profits. Her focus is in water-color and life drawing. Emily has worked with preschool age children for over 8 years, teaching

SA, from the USA to Honduras, and back to the USA, which made her look at the world and the role of art around the world differently. Through this international travel experience, she has gained a new perception of the necessity of art. Here in Nebraska, she plans to go back to large scale paintings and big projects with students. Kulagina considers herself a teacher by nature: she loves creating together with students and trying to change the world for the best together, experiencing the true pow

ti in Fashion Design where I received a broad education that included studio and lecture classes in art, design and drawing. I later studied Linguistics with an emphasis on English as a second language at Old Dominion University in Virginia. My foundation for teaching cam

e with a degree in elementary education and a minor in interdisciplinary studies. I have been with arts For All for two years now and I enjoy creating and working with all of my students. I have taught Preschool for five years and throughly enjoy this stag

o mainly focuses on poetry, but enjoys creative writing in all forms. She has her Bachelors of Fine arts in Creative Writing with a Concentration in Poetry, from University of Nebraska at Omaha. She was the president of The Crop,

changed every aspect of my life, and I would love to share that with the rest of the world!

2 years and have a beautiful and feisty 9 year old daughter. She is a 2 year cancer survivor. I started training in Belly Dancing 4 years ago at the La Vista Community Center. I have been performing with Arabian Delight, a local belly dancing troop, for three years. The benefits of this type of dance are numerous. Come jo

Dance Festival, then moved to New York shortly thereafter. While there, I became enamored with the Martha Graham technique and studied there for several years. I returned to Omaha in 1982 and performed in and choreographed for the Nebraska Dancing Concerts, Creighton University's A Company of Dancers and The UNO Moving Company, of which I am a current member. I have taught at Presbyterian M

blic, parochial and private schools.  Karen has several degrees: an Associate's degree in Fine arts from William Woods University, a Bachelor of Music Education from UNL, with a double major in vocal and instrumental music. She also was a voice major with a double minor in woodwinds and English.  Karen has 39 hours of

mmer: Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)  

r. I am fluent in spoken and written Spanish.

to keep the experience fun while at the same time grounding students in solid music basics. I am starting my certification process with the Music Together program.

s, I took on teaching. I have been teaching for four years now. It is a joy and honor to teach with arts For All and pass on my knowledge of music.

rmance with a focus on piano, graduation pending. I teach piano beginning and advanced classes for arts For All at the Wheeler, FUMC, and Peace locations. I also teach Lewis and Clark students through AFA's afterschool program. I like to com

bin. Besides music, I enjoy reading, gardening, photography and sewing.

Church. Besides music, I enjoy reading, gardening, and traveling.

a leader for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and also serve as a merit badge counselor.

ing, Orenda Fink, and Flowers Forever.

-wrote), and Madame Toureau in Murder at the Café Noir. I also have enjoyed being able to participate as a play reader in Metro Community College’s Great Plains theatre conference for several years. I love theatre and sharing that passion with others. I have greatly enjoyed being a part of arts for All over the past year and look forward to continuing with them in the future.

and donors who share their resources to make arts For All operations possible!    

ot have the opportunity! Help a student realize their potential and develop an appreciation for the arts.

ediate levels are accepted in our program. There are some exceptions for advanced level students. arts For All is divided into three semesters: fall/winter - 12 weeks; winter/spring - 14 weeks; summer - 6-8 weeks. Enrollment is for the semester. At the end of the fall and winter/spring semesters, a combined recital/performance/art show and reception is held. Several week

nd understanding the value and appreciation of the arts.

ve writing, and pastel drawing.

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playing the guitar, digital movie making, and computer systems. This is my third year working with art For All as a Site Supervisor, at the First United Methodist Church on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. My future plans include entering the workforce, in the field of Computer Technology.

ov Academy, and the American Ballet Theater. I was accepted to the University of Utah's Ballet Department, as well as offered a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma's Ballet Department. I attended the U of U with the intent to study ballet, but changed my studies to receive a B.A. in Spanish and Political Science. I taught ballet for two years while teaching sixth grade in Comayagua, Honduras. Locally, I am a performing member of the Moving Company at UNO, have danced with the Omaha Dance Project, and teach dance at South High Magnet School. I work for arts Fo

light at 24th & “J”.  South High School is on the south east corner and St. Martins of Tours Episcopal church is on the north east corner of 24th & “J”.  Turn at the stoplight and go east. Continue on 23rd Street to a four way stop. The church has Greek columns on the front.  The church is directly east of the school and across the street from the high school parking lot.  The entrance to the arts For All program is on the east side of the building; use the brown door. Parking is next to the entrance, just east of the building. Do not try to enter from the front of the church; the doors are never open.

experience playing jazz, classical, and rock-and-roll.

worked for a large company for 24 years and took an early retirement 3 years ago. This is when I started with arts For All.. I also do interior design and few other part time jobs. I am married with two grown children and three grandchildren. I still love to sing and listen to music and I cannot imagine life without either one!  

ol, a freelance writer and a volunteer with the Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue.     art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. - Thomas Merton

ur church.  

uncil of Greater Omaha, The Omaha Beef Football organization, The Reader, and the Omaha National Martial arts Championship.  Jason worked as an assistant camera operator for the documentary I.O.U.S.A., which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008.   Most recently, he has been working with acclaimed American author Dan Chaon (You Remind Me of Me, Await Your Reply) on adapting several of Chaon’s stories into a feature film, set for production in fall of 2010.Jason is excited to bring his passion for

ce in Business from Charter Oak State College.

oncept of art is unencumbered by preconceived ideas of what "art" should be.

itterbugs, a not-for-profit company for the promotion of swing as a living and historical American art form. He started dancing in 1998 and began teaching  in 2003. He specializes in swing styles such as Lindy Hop, but is versed in smooth ballroom and

the semester. 

pottery as a business.  

, and skill we would not have a program. They are a blessing.

re.  Performing is her passion, and she was recently nominated for an Omaha Entertainment and arts Award for "Best Featured Dancer".  Courtney is truly a jack-of-all-trades, knowledgeable in everything from belly dancing to Indonesian theatre to the African djembe drum to sign language.  But more than anything, Courtney loves sharing her passion (whatever it may be) with students young and old.  

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he area, perform locally, and dance professionally.         

ldren) Simply Music Many of these classes offer beginning and intermediate levels.

ies, and lesson.  Please contact us to plan your event today!  

ln, a donation of your services would be much appreciated.

ways been very involved with activities for children and youth.

us or your school's front office.

us or your school's front office.

port Program. Classes are taught by Janelle Skoog-Shafer, a certified Music Together teacher. 

phony Bemis Center Blue Barn Theater Target Ted and Wally's Juice Stop      

arts For All and Peace Presbyterian Church art Show Fundraiser March March 26, 27 and 28, 2010

or, actor, director and stage manager since 2002. During this time I have continued to practice my art as an actor and director while teaching young people from preschool through college at The Rose Theater and arts for All in Omaha; Orlando Repertory Theatre, University of Central Florida and University Performing arts Center in Orlando, FL, and Visible Fictions in Glasgow, Sc

ce we provide to the community. We recieved many inquires about classes. Read it and pass it along!

nd are intersted in participating and showcasing your work, find more information here.

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you like to paint your world?   Contributed by Sandy Walker

to many but did you know that many studies show a correlation between music and math?  This article about the connection between math performance and music is one of many that explores the idea that music education and training has a positive affect on children and increase

en from olive to teal, seagrass to kelly.  What is your favorite shade of green? Email us at arts For All  your creative picture of March and we will pick one to feature on this blog! 

tter Slam-wich. Ingredients include: Spoken word, silly rhymes, adlib poetry, recited verse, music, art, and fun! Admission is a dollar donation. There will also be donated treats to enjoy. Come share your poetry and creative writing!

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10 -Instruments Provided 5 Day Workshop-3 hours/day=$75 or 5 Day Camp - 1 hour/day=$30 ($5.00 art Supply Fee for art classes) To register, please contact us. Instructor Class/Workshop Description         9am &

5, 2010 -Instruments Provided 5 Day Workshop-3 hours/day=$75 or 5 Day Camp - 1 hour/day=$30 ($5.00 art Supply Fee for art classes) To register, please contact us. Instructor Class/Workshop Description        9am  &nbs

Regisration has begun.  Click here for a pdf schedule.

rt out and raise funds for AFA! Tues-Thurs fun starts 8:30p, Fri 5:30, and Sat. 2pm

ded      5 Day Workshop-3 hours/day=$75 or 5 Day Camp - 1 hour/day=$30 ($5.00 art Supply Fee for art classes)      To register, please contact us. Instructor  Class/Workshop Description       &

ay, April 29 6pm Peace Friday, April 30 6pm

ivity is not confined.     Contributed by Sandy Walker

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g our workshop! Contributed by Sandy Walker

Find out about our film camp here!

your eyes, ears, and heart. Come participate. Judy Mallory,  Executive Director

om AFA teachers.  Watch for our class offerings at Christ the King on Tuesdays this fall. The arts are coming to Bellevue!    

ve writing, and pastel drawing.

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a prolific writer is not enough, you can also find Tamsen teaching drama and creative writing with arts For All and raising her two adorable and (not surprisingly) articulate children. Contributed by Sandy Walker

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People Write        I am attempting to teach my students about the art of blogging.  I randomly assigned them topics.  One of my students is doing a piece on Phineus & Ferb,

linc.com if you are interested. Include a resume with experience relevant to the position.

er letter and your resume if interested. Contact us with any questions.

ing, creating. I guess that goes without saying that I have always known that I wanted a career in art. I grew up in the small town of Columbus, NE and graduated with my bachelors degree in K-12 art education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. My artwork, mostly watercolor, acrylic, and collage work, has been exhibited in Columbus, Fremont, and Kearney, NE. However, I consider my greatest "work" is not that of my own, but of the students I work with. I have taught art for 7 yea