Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida - Alachua County Arts Programs

Programs in this core area enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, digital arts, performing arts, and applied arts.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to providing programs, experiences and initiatives that allow all youth to access imagination and creativity to express themselves and build connection with others in their community. Every Club is unique and no two art programs will be the same. Arts programs, experience and initiatives fall under four categories:

Visual Arts
Visual Arts – Visual art created and judged for its beauty and meaning. It may include painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, graphics and architecture.

Digital Arts
Digital Arts – Two- or three-dimensional visual media that uses computers and other technology as an essential part of the creative process. This may include graphic design, animation, photography, movie making, Claymation, game design, music composition and digital illustration.

Performing Arts
Performing Arts – Arts that involve public performance, including playing instruments, acting, singing and dancing. This includes performance support roles, such as creating scenery, costumes, lighting and sound manipulation.

Applied Arts
Applied Arts – Any art form that applies artistic design to functional objects. This includes industrial design, bookmaking, illustration, printmaking, jewelry making, wood working, ceramics, fashion design, culinary arts, creative writing and commercial art.

National Fine Arts Exhibit
This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6 to 18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits.

Locations:
Northwest Boys & Girls Club (Alachua)
2661 NW 51st St., Gainesville, FL 32606
Onsite: (352) 373-6639 • Virtual: (904) 496-0678 • Unit Director: Valerie White

Woodland Park Boys & Girls Club (Alachua)
331 SE 20th Pl., Gainesville, FL 32641
Onsite: (352) 377-8003 • Virtual: (904) 496-0683 • Unit Director: Adrienne Kinard