KickstART is presenting a full schedule of FREE summer classes and workshops! These classes are made possible by the generous support of the Farmington & Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth & Families and the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation. Classes take place at the KickstART Gallery at 23616 Farmington Road in downtown Farmington. All classes are FREE but class … Continue reading FREE Summer Art Classes at KickstART
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The Creative Life in Our Cities: A Conversation with Molly McNeece
We have many talented artists and creatives living and working in our Farmington/Farmington Hills community and our weekly interview series, sponsored by City Life Realty, will introduce you to some of them. Today we feature artist, illustrator, sculptor and arts educator Molly McNeece. When did you first get started in the arts? I first got started in … Continue reading The Creative Life in Our Cities: A Conversation with Molly McNeece
The Creative Life in Our Cities: A Conversation with Susan Warner
Creativity enriches the fabric of the community, bringing out the most valuable qualities of all citizens, creative or not.
kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Bike Share for Toddlers, LeBron James and the Importance of Place, and Community-Based Arts Education
Our Friday update here at kickstART farmington highlights some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make your life and our community even better! 1. A Bike Share Program for Toddlers and Young Children: By introducing the very young to the most eco-friendly … Continue reading kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Bike Share for Toddlers, LeBron James and the Importance of Place, and Community-Based Arts Education
“The Arts Make Science and Invention Possible”: 5 Reasons Farmington Public Schools Should Not Cut Arts Education
The Farmington Public Schools are considering a budget that would reduce elective time in music and art for elementary students. We believe this would be a mistake and urge the Board of Education to consider the 5 reasons below to reject these cuts when finalizing the budget. 1. Music and the arts play a significant … Continue reading “The Arts Make Science and Invention Possible”: 5 Reasons Farmington Public Schools Should Not Cut Arts Education