Amarillo Art Institute

Arts are an essential part of educating young people and a catalyst for creating innovative, engaged and contributing members of society. Support art education through an AAI membership. You may designate your membership dues to go toward scholarships for AAI children’s courses.

The long-awaited workshop by Ruth Bryant will begin Tuesday, Sept 7th at 9am.  It will meet the next two days, Wednesday, Sept 8th and Thursday, Sept 9th.  The following week will be the last two days of the workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 14 and 15.  Ruth will demo each afternoon in oil, using oil glazes with tinted gesso.  However, you are free to use any medium you choose.  She will share things she has learned about color, tools, expression & composition.  Students can paint still life, landscape or portraits.  The cost is $375 for the 5 day workshop.  Please call Amarillo Art Institute at 806-354-8802 for more info and the supply list.

The crowd at First Friday Art walk for August was the largest one yet.  A lot was going on.  Taos artist, Rich Nichols, did a demo, the Amarillo Art Institute unveiled their new t-shirt design, and more people signed up for the workshop that Rich will be giving after August Lites, in AAI.   August Lites will be held Saturday, August 14 from 10 – 5 and Sunday August 15  from 1 – 5.   Rich Nichols will be doing demos in the hallway of the Sunset Galleries during this event.  Come by and watch a masterpiece in the making.  And you will still be able to sign up for Rich’s workshop to be held Monday August 16 – 19 at AAI.  We have a supply list available.  Just call AAI and we can email it to you.  Space is limited so call and reserve yours today.   Did you see the new Amarillo Art Institute T-shirts and Aprons?  They are great and you will want to have one of your very own.  Come by the office and purchase one soon.  They are $15 and the t-shirts come in sizes S – M -  L – XL – 2X & 3X.                                     See you at August Lites.

Yes, it is again First Friday Night Art Walk at The Galleries at Sunset Center.   Come by the Amarillo Art Institute for refreshments and see our new T-shirt and Apron design.  We will be selling the T-shirts and aprons beginning on Friday.  They will cost $15 and all proceeds go to AAI.  Please help us to be able to continue both our adult and children’s programs by purchasing one or more of these items.  This will also be a good time to take a look at the work of impressionist artist Rich Nichols from Taos.  He will be the featured artist in Sunset Gallery near the east entrance. Rich will also be doing a demo that night.  Then he will be back on August 14 & 15 during August Lights painting in the halls of The Galleries at Sunset Center.  And then Rich will be teaching a 4-day workshop August 16 – 19.  Come check out Rich’s work and sign up for his workhop.  Call us at 806-354-8802.

Taos artist, Rich Nichols will be at Amarillo Art Institute for a 4 day  oil workshop August 16 – 19.  Rich is an amazing impressionist artist and a wonderful teacher.  Prior to the workshop, Rich will be here for First Friday Art Walk in Sunset Art Gallery for a reception and demonstration.  Then Rich will return to Sunset Galleries for August Lights on the 14th & 15th.  He will demo again at this time. Come by and visit with Rich and then —-  SIGN UP NOW FOR RICH NICHOLS’ WORKSHOP.  Call us at 806-354-8802 for more information.

Available to all kids that have attended a clay camp and/or class taught by Nanette Womack.
Each student will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of glazes to finish pieces previously created.
There is a $10.00 glazing fee per child. Parents are encouraged to participate with their child/children.
The Kids’ Clay Glazing Day will be held August 7th, between 10 a.m. and Noon.
For questions please contact the Amarillo Art Institute office at 354-8802

New upcoming workshops and ongoing class schedules have been updated and posted on the website! Please come check under the pages: Workshops and Adult Classes, for new session times! Any further questions please contact the Amarillo Art Institute at 354-8802 or director@amarilloartinstitute.org

Amarillo Art Institute is now taking sign ups for kids art camp that will be held July 19 – 22. We will have camps for clay, printmaking, and acrylic painting  The kids who have participated in the earlier camps have had a wonderful experience while they have created art work they can be proud of.  You can visit our website at amarilloartinstitute.org under Kids Classes or call the office at 806-354-8802.  If we are out of the office, please leave a message.

Our next session of KIDS CAMP at Amarillo Art Institute begins Monday, July 12th -  Thursday July 15th from 10am – 3pm.  For this session we are offering a photography class with professional photographer Del Maldonado, Printmaking with Natalie Olterman,  Acrylic Painting & Sculpture with Nancy Kuker for kids 10 and up, and Painting & Collage with Lunelle Berry for ages 6-9.  Please call our office at 354-8802 to sign up by Saturday.  If there is no answer, please leave a message.  You can also contact us through our website at amarilloartinstitute.org or our email address is director@amarilloartinstitute.org.

Local artist Janette Dickerson will teach a 3-day workshop on “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 31st, at the Amarillo Art Institute, 3701 Plains Boulevard, #117.

Dickerson bases the course on Betty Edwards’ well-known book and teaches perception of edges, spaces, relationships, lights and shadows, and the whole or gestalt. Both beginning artist learning to draw and experienced artists wanting to enhance skills and boost creativity are welcome. The workshop will continue from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and finish with a session from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with a minor in Education, Dickerson was a graduate assistant in the Oklahoma State University Art department. She later moved to Amarillo and taught art in the public schools and at the Amarillo Museum of Art. She is a Signature Member of the Lone Star Pastel Society, Amarillo Watercolor Society and Amarillo Fine Arts Society, as well as an award winner of the Society of Master Impressionists of America. Workshop enrollment is limited.

Members receive a 10 percent discount.

Members: $126

Non-Members: $140

The adult basic drawing class combines basic drawing concepts such as pencil line drawing, sketching, shading techniques,value, and composition while using graphite and charcoal. This class is offered for ages 15 and up.

Instructor: Nanette Womack

This class will be a 6-week session Starting on June 22,2010 through July 27, 2010.

Member Price $90.00

Non-Member: $100.00

NOTE: AAI members receive a 10 percent discount on regular classes

For further questions or information on how to get signed up please call our office at 806.354.8802!