Showcasing artwork of the highest quality by emerging and mid-career artists and providing educational programs for the community.

Classes & Workshops

Art for Kids

June 17 – 21 & June 24 – 28
Artlink’s summer art camp, Art for Kids, is back!  Download the registration form below for full details.
Grades 1 – 6: Creative, age-appropriate arts and crafts activities taught by professional art instructors.  Held at the University of Saint Francis School of Creative Art.
Grades 7 – 10: Fine Art Drawing and Painting concentration; may include mixed media, collage, or experimental.  Grades 7 & 8 meet at University of Saint Francis.  Grades 9 & 10 meet at Artlink.
Cost: $40 per weekly session.
Download the full Art for Kids registration here.
Many sessions are are closed.  The following classes HAVE OPENINGS:
Week 2 morning session for 1st & 2nd graders has openings.
Week 1 afternoon session & week 2 morning session for 7th & 8th graders has openings.
Week 1 afternoon session for 9th & 10th graders has openings. 

Fall 2013 Homeschool Arts Academy

Tuesdays, September 3 – October 22, 2013 (8-week program)
Artlink, FW Ballet, FW Dance Collective and FW Youtheatre are teaming up again to offer a Homeschool Arts Academy.  Starting Fall 2013, HAC will be held on Tuesdays and lunch will be available.  Classes available: Visual Arts, Creative Movement, Taiko, and Theatre.
Download the registration form HERE.

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Have your next birthday party or other special event at Artlink!  And add an extra special educational component.  Artlink has designed a program combining a few of our favorite programs with a private party.  For the kids, enjoy Kids’ Art Exploration or LEGO Exploration during your party and for the adults, Bring Your Own Brush Studio.  Check out the link below for more information.

View the Art Party flyer!

Peer to Peer Critique

Artlink is hosting a peer group critique for artists. Bring one or two of your own pieces of art to discuss in a respectful and constructive environment.  No Artlink staff will be in the group or offer suggestions on artwork. Come ready to discuss your work and the work of others. Critique groups are moderated by Michael Poorman and Karen Moriarty.  This is a free program. 
This program takes place once a month on Saturday afternoon, 1 – 3 pm. Dates: June 29, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, & November 23.
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Ongoing Figure Drawing Sessions

For adults:ongoing figure-drawing sessions are held twice weekly at Artlink. Sessions are intended for professional and amateur artists, and university students. Held Monday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m., a minimal charge of $3 per hour covers the cost of the model. Call Suzanne for more information, 260.424.7195 
Costumed Figure Art Sessions:
Costumed model to draw, paint, sculpt, photograph or whatever art process you choose. Every other Saturday morning 9:30 am -12:30 pm.  January 26, February 9 & 23, April 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, June 1, 15, & 29, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 24, September 7 & 21, October 5 & 9, November 2, 16 & 30, December 14 & 28.  $3 per hour
Costumes provided by Stoners Fun Stores, 712 S Harrison St, Fort Wayne

Artist Talk Series

Lectures will be held at 6pm on most opening reception evenings.
Artists and curators will present a walk through the exhibitions beginning at 6pm on most opening reception nights. Please call the gallery for more details. Funds from the Flora Dale Krouse Foundation and Edward D and Ione Auer Foundation have made the lecture series possible.

Workshop/Class Policies

Workshop/Class Policies:
-Workshops and classes do require a minimum number of sign for the workshop to take place.  The minimum number varies with each class.  If the minimum number has not been reached those who signed up and paid will receive a full refund.

-Participants who sign up and pay for a workshop will receive a refund only if their spot in the class can be filled by someone on a waiting list.

-A confirmation will be mailed/emailed upon receiving payment and the registration form.  A supply list will be included with the confirmation.
 
-In the event of hazardous weather, Artlink will follow Fort Wayne Community Schools cancellation decision.
 
For more information on  classes & workshops please call or send an e-mail:
260.424.7195
Rebecca@artlinkfw.com