ABOUT CREATIVE ARTS CLUB
The Creative Arts Club (CAC) is a twelve-year education program for Wilmington teens. It developed through indispensable school partnerships with Howard High School of Technology, Delcastle Technical High School, and Freire Charter School Wilmington. Now, this innovative program is opening to new community partners and including more teens in the art-making process in a safe space.
CAC: Building a Creative Future offers students 21st century leadership skills through authentic and sustained engagement with leaders in business and the arts. Working with Creatives-in-Residence, students have access to a broad range of artists and their expertise, and collaborate with business professionals to translate contemporary practices into product design that can be sold to generate revenue.
This program is an asset for teenagers who are interested in attending art colleges, or pursue a career in art and design. In addition to art making, students develop the important skills of portfolio development, writing artist statements, and building an artist resume which are vital for college applications and applying for jobs in the art and design industry.
CREATIVES IN RESIDENCE
CAC: BaCF focuses on teens’ artistic development which is possible thanks to our local Creatives-in-Residence (CIR). CIRs are Wilmington area artists who have a unique perspective on the art world as it relates to Delaware and nearby states. They know the art scene and how to be successful in it. Each academic year CIRs spend four weeks each sharing their skills and experience with the teens, eventually building an entire portfolio of work. The last CIR spends six weeks with the teens working on a social project, whether it is in the community, or for their fellow teens at the museum. All participating CIRs and teens will celebrate the end of the year with an exhibition at The Delaware Contemporary.
We are always taking applications for future Creatives-in-Residence. If you are interested in applying, please click the button below!
Join us this school year!
FOR INDIVIDUAL TEEN ARTISTS
Teen artists who are not affiliated with a participating school or community center may also register for this free program and join talented, like-minded, creative teens in Delaware! Once registered, students will receive login access to virtual lesson plans, workshops, and online video instruction from Master Teaching Artists and practicing Contemporary Artists. Meet fellow high school artists while working on collective and independent projects and enjoy peer-to-peer critiques and group discussions. ALL registered students are eligible to participate in juried student art exhibitions and an end of year “pop up” exhibition. Work with your parents or guardians to fill out the registration form below!
FOR SCHOOLS OR COMMUNITY CENTERS
We are always happy to bring on new schools and community centers to participate in CAC: BaCF. If you represent a student body that fits this program’s audience, please reach out to Morgan Hamilton, Director of Museum Learning, at mhamilton@decontemporary.org. We have adapted this program to include virtual resources such as our Project C artist series and our Art Fitness workshop and lecture series. Additionally, if you do not have the resources to travel to the museum, we can coordinate to take the museum to you!
CAC: Building a Creative Future was made possible in part by Friere Charter of Wilmington and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
