Art in the House and TRANSIT ARTS
Connecting children and teens with opportunities
Through GCAC’s new initiative, Art in the House & TRANSIT ARTS, GCAC and its partners will organize and connect local artists, arts and cultural organizations and independent arts education programs into a comprehensive network of accessible opportunities for students in grades kindergarten through 12. Special focus will be placed on the needs of children during out-of-school hours, such as afternoons, evenings, weekends and during the summer.
How does it work?
GCAC staff will work with the local teen program TRANSIT ARTS and the Columbus Federation of Settlements to offer varied opportunities for young people to gain access to resources, instruction and inspiration. There are two main components to this initiative:
Art in the House: This refers to primary programming sites within several of the Columbus Federation of Settlements’ facilities as well as other neighborhood partner sites. Scheduled arts activities at Settlement Houses and other locations will be free and open to the public. Modeled in part after GCAC’s award-winning Children of the Future program, children 5- to 12-year-olds can begin their connection to creative thinking, leadership and lifelong learning through the arts.
TRANSIT ARTS: TRANSIT ARTS, for young people ages 13 to 19, is about creating, inspiring, teaching, cultivating and attracting young talent. Originally known as CAPACITY, TRANSIT ARTS is a continuation and expansion of a long-running collaboration with the Central Community House. CAPACITY and now TRANSIT ARTS have touched thousands of teens in Central Ohio and garnered national attention and praise. For more on TRANSIT ARTS, go to transitarts.com. This component includes art-related activities throughout the Federation of Settlements and other community sites along with summer job and internship opportunities, touring performance productions and entrepreneurial opportunities in the arts.
How do I get involved?
If you’re interested in participating in Art in the House or TRANSIT ARTS, contact Tim Katz, GCAC’s Community Arts Education Director.
Art in the House and TRANSIT ARTS are generously funded in part by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.
