Arts in the Park, August 20
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Titus Sparrow Park in Boston’s South End
Join hundreds of kids and families for outdoor activities, entertainment and snacks
United South End Settlements’ Children’s Art Centre will host its 9th annual Arts in the Park event on August 20, 2013 at Titus Sparrow Park in Boston’s South End.This hands on event will showcase the artistic talents of artists and organizations from the South End/Greater Boston community in a day of multicultural and creative activities for nearly 600 children and families. Activities will include face painting, various performances, and free sno-cones! Yes, you read that correctly. Free sno-cones.
Vacation Arts Program
During the Vacation Arts Program, children engage in a wide variety of visual arts projects and techniques ranging from hands-on crafts to painting, printmaking and sculpture. Children are taught traditional technical skills but are also encouraged to work on original creations and are given freedom to use their imaginations for innovation and creative problem-solving. The Vacation Arts Program is a non-competitive environment that encourages each young artist to develop their interests, grow in their own personal style and work with others as they explore the world of art.
 A little sneak peak behind the scenes of the Vacation Arts Program.
Lunch with a Side of History
Last week Matthew, our Development Associate, interviewed seniors during the hot lunch program. He learned what the city was like for women during WWII and what the going wage was in the 40’s (answers: loads of job opportunities, and $10 a week or less). They recollected seeing Ella Fitzgerald perform at the jazz club that once stood where the Harriet Tubman House now stands. Matthew collected such incredible stories of lives being lived. If you want to glean a new perspective on life, our seniors gather daily at noon.
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