Welcome to Imagine Arts Academy™ (Formerly ART-ventures) Register Now for Spring After School, April Break and Summer Programs

ART with PURPOSE! We inspire children with unique art experiences. Our programs encourage self-expression, while teaching foundational art techniques with real-world connections, creative problem-solving, and critical-thinking.

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Summer and Vacation Art Programs are fun and creative with Imagine Arts' "Art With Purpose!"

Kids learn about the world around them through the impact of art and artists. Sign up for one or more of our many week-long programs throughout MA and CT.

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ART-ventures for Kids is now Imagine Arts Academy of Western New England!

ART-ventures has become Imagine Arts Academy to bring you even more exciting art programs in partnership world leaders in children's creative expression products.

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Become a Part of Our Art Community!

Join us on Facebook @artventuresforkids and @imagineartsacademy to keep up-to-date on our events and classes. We often post fun at-home art projects and contests regularly. You can also join our email list for exciting program announcements, at-home project videos and more! Help us spread the love of art!

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After-School Programs

Our after-school programs provide kids with a creative outlet after school. They are fun, interactive, and they introduce topics of discussion in a kid-friendly way through our themed art projects. There's something for everyone!

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Summer and Vacation Programs

Our Summer and vacation programs provide kids with a creative outlet during the summer months and school vacations. They also help children avoid the summer slide by teaching kids about important real-world topics, but in a creative way that doesn't feel like learning. So, they still get to enjoy their time off!

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Our Art Programs Teach Kids Real-World Topics

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Art and Design Careers and Design Thinking

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Cultural Diversity and Awareness

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Wildlife and Habitat Conservation

Birthday and All Occasion Parties

Make the little artist in your life feel extra special with our art parties. Each child is encouraged to put their own creative spin on their project, so no two projects are the same. They are guided through a fun art activity by well-trained, dynamic instructors that make sure that each child feels successful and accomplished.

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Programs for Organizations

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Summer and Vacation Programs

If you are looking to offer Summer or vacation programs to your community we'd love to work with you! Our programs are a great addition to any camp line-up. They are a unique mix of art, creative-thinking, discovery, and education. Above all, they're fun and they're designed to make kids feel like accomplished artists!

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On-site Workshops and ART-burst activity centers

If you're a scout leader, librarian, community center administrator, or any other community member looking to bring unique art experiences to the kids, then look no further! Our fun and dynamic art programs, with a twist, are a great way to spark ingenuity and ignite the creative spirit! We can work with you on a a workshop series or ART-burst activity centers that are sure to fit your needs!

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After-School Programs

Our programs are flexible; the session length can be customized to suit your needs. We can lead the program in person or virtually, depending on your school's regulations. We take care of everything, including all materials and online registration, so you don't have to, all while keeping kids learning and engaged.

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