Amarillo Art Institute https://amarilloartinstitute.org We Inspire, Educate, and Enrich Lives Through Art Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:19:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://i0.wp.com/amarilloartinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2018/05/cropped-amarillo-art-institute-square-logo-3.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Amarillo Art Institute https://amarilloartinstitute.org 32 32 146338289 Welcome to Amarillo Art Institute https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ongoing-classes-8-week-sessions/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ongoing-classes-8-week-sessions/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:00:41 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=3829

*Remember – Amarillo Art Institute members receive a discount on all classes and workshops! Register Now!

Ongoing Art Classes

Master Workshops

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ongoing-classes-8-week-sessions/feed/ 2 3829 Amarillo Art Institute June Events https://amarilloartinstitute.org/amarillo-art-institute-june-events/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/amarillo-art-institute-june-events/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:35:44 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5751 Read More about Amarillo Art Institute June Events]]> All Things Artful 2017

Join us for these workshops with Steven Cost!

Cafe CappuccinoJune 24 – Abstract Acrylics

Instructor Steven Cost will lead participants through creating a still-life abstract and a non-objective abstract. This is a great workshop for Beginner- Intermediate level artists.

July 15 – Paper Making

This one day hands-on workshop will walk participants through the process of creating rag-content paper sheets and learning ways to incorporate them into art pieces.

Steven Cost is best known for his bold abstract art. Because he has spent a great deal of his art career as a graphic designer, the underlying composition of his art is his greatest strength. Showcase work includes mid-century modern compositions and expressive abstract imagery.

Master Workshops

Workshop Series with Rich Nichols

June 16, 2017 –  Painting in Charcoal
June 17, 2017 – Painting Life and Light
July 29, 2017 – Finishing the Past

Cost:
Individual Session:
AAI Members – $85
Non-members – $100

Painting Refresh with Anita Louise West

West - Dancing Fields 12x36 Oil

August 6-8, 9am-4pm, with one evening painting the sunset Plein air.

Refresh your paintings as Anita Louise West teaches students to use concept clarity to simplify subject matter and create strong paintings. Sign up here.

Cost:

AAI Members – $350
Non-members – $375

Art Parties

with Amethyst Coleman

Cost: $35/person (includes all supplies)

Sign up for an art party on June 7 or July 12.


Click Here to Sign Up For Art Extravaganza 2017!

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/amarillo-art-institute-june-events/feed/ 0 5751 First Friday Art Walk https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-6/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-6/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2017 18:05:36 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5568 Join us this first Friday from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. for our First Friday Art Walk! We will be featuring artwork to honor the late Ann Crouch, along with the other artists in the Galleries at Sunset Center.

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-6/feed/ 0 5568 Member Annual Meeting https://amarilloartinstitute.org/member-annual-meeting/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/member-annual-meeting/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2017 18:04:58 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5573 Join us for our Annual Meeting on March 21 at 5 p.m. We will award the 2016 Volunteer of the Year and talk about how AAI will continue to grow in the coming year! Refreshments will be provided.

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/member-annual-meeting/feed/ 0 5573 Kids Saturday Art Beat – Zentangle Designs https://amarilloartinstitute.org/kids-saturday-art-beat-zentangle-designs/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/kids-saturday-art-beat-zentangle-designs/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2017 18:03:48 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5571 March 25, 10 a.m.-noon

Learn the art of Zentangle, meditation and focus as instructor Carol Snelson teaches you the basics!

Ages 6-12, sign up here!

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/kids-saturday-art-beat-zentangle-designs/feed/ 0 5571 Ongoing Classes https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ongoing-classes/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ongoing-classes/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2017 18:02:47 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5575 Don’t forget to sign up for one of our ongoing classes in oil, acrylic, watercolor, clay, and weaving. Classes are held at all times of the day to fit with your schedule. If you are interested in a class and want more information, let us know!

 

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ongoing-classes/feed/ 2 5575 First Friday Art Walk https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-4/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-4/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2017 21:24:03 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5519 Come out Friday from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. for this month’s First Friday Art Walk! Not only are there some great new pieces in the Galleries at Sunset Center, but you can join AAI in creating unique and artistic Valentine’s paintings for your loved one!

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-4/feed/ 1 5519 Kids Saturday Art Beat – Joan Miro https://amarilloartinstitute.org/kids-saturday-art-beat-joan-miro/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/kids-saturday-art-beat-joan-miro/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2017 21:23:51 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5521 February 18, from 10 a.m.-noon, participants will explore and create works of art in true Miro style. The class will be taught by instructor Carol Snelson, and is open to children ages 6-12. We hope your young artist can join us!

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/kids-saturday-art-beat-joan-miro/feed/ 0 5521 Workshop with Dyan Newton coming up! https://amarilloartinstitute.org/workshop-dyan-newton-coming/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/workshop-dyan-newton-coming/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2017 21:22:29 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5523 Don’t forget to sign up for Dyan Newton’s workshop, “Learn to Paint Vivid, Loose Watercolors,” on February 24 and 25. Dyan will share her unique style and teach you how to keep your paintings looking fresh, vibrant and spontaneous! Space is limited.

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/workshop-dyan-newton-coming/feed/ 0 5523 New Program for High School Students https://amarilloartinstitute.org/new-program-high-school-students/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/new-program-high-school-students/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2017 21:20:13 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5526 Read More about New Program for High School Students]]> The Yellow City Youth Artists is for high school-aged students looking to expand their experience with art outside the classroom. Meetings are held once a month, where members will learn from an established artist about a particular medium or technique, then try their own hand at creating art. We are delighted to offer this program to help budding young artists pursue their passion for art and be exposed to new methods for creating art.

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/new-program-high-school-students/feed/ 0 5526 Ann Crouch https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ann-crouch/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ann-crouch/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:00:23 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5493 Read More about Ann Crouch]]> Ann Crouch

It is with deeply saddened hearts that Amarillo Art Institute is sharing the loss of Local artist and benefactor Ann Crouch. She was the strong driving force behind Amarillo Art Institute, Amarillo’s art school located at Sunset Art Center. It was her dream to have a place where all aspiring and advanced artists could grow and learn in a local art community. In our heartfelt love and appreciation for her, we have evolved into a large family of artists.

Not only did Ann dream of a local school that would offer workshops and classes like she had experienced in Scottsdale, Santa Fe and Taos, she threw herself and her resources whole heartedly into creating and growing Amarillo Art Institute for Amarillo.

As Ann dreamed and worked and engaged others to do the same, she produced what is the envy of the whole United States art world.  She created something that had never been done before right here in Amarillo, Texas!  She did this by breathing art into a facility that houses more artists under one roof than any other place in the US, and maybe even the world.

Because of her hard work and love affair with art, Amarillo Art Institute has been able to bring quality art instructors to Amarillo from all over the world. These experienced artists have shared their successful painting skills with Amarillo artists.

She truly was the hub of art in Amarillo, Texas. The city, the school, and so many artists have the privilege of owing a debt to this strong passionate lady.

Because she avoided the spotlight as much as was possible, we are only now free to sing her praises. As late as Saturday night she said , “I don’t believe in retiring!” And a worker she truly was!

We are all broken hearted by her death while being overwhelmed with gratitude for her gift of art to us!

Ann has painted her last painting, but with your financial support, her legacy can continue to grow and thrive here at Amarillo Art Institute.

It is our belief that Ann would smile if you choose to honor her by donating to Amarillo Art Institute to help her dream alive and growing.

Lee Blakeney
President

Racheal Flores
Executive Director

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/ann-crouch/feed/ 2 5493 2017 Classes https://amarilloartinstitute.org/2017-classes/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/2017-classes/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2016 16:00:31 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5464 AAI 2017 ClassesCheck out our ongoing classes for 2017, which include oil, acrylic, clay, weaving, and potentially watercolor, pastel, and drawing based on interest. Sign up today!

 

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/2017-classes/feed/ 0 5464 2017 Workshops https://amarilloartinstitute.org/2017-workshops/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/2017-workshops/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:45:39 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5467 Dyan NewtonJoin us for our first workshop of the year, Vivid Loose Watercolors with Dyan Newton, February 24-26. Dyan will be sharing with you her style and technique of watercolor painting to help you keep your paintings looking fresh, vibrant and spontaneous!

Check the website to find out what other workshops will be offered in 2017!

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/2017-workshops/feed/ 0 5467 Art Parties https://amarilloartinstitute.org/art-parties-2/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/art-parties-2/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:30:52 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5470 We had a blast at the Christmas Canvas Art Party in November! Interested in bringing a group of friends in for an art party next year? Contact us to set up a date for your own art party.

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/art-parties-2/feed/ 0 5470 Give The Gift Of Art! https://amarilloartinstitute.org/give-the-gift-of-art/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/give-the-gift-of-art/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:00:36 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5457 Looking for a unique gift for the artist in your life? Consider getting them a gift certificate or 8 week class at AAI! Contact us to find out more.

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/give-the-gift-of-art/feed/ 0 5457 This First Friday Art Walk – ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION! https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-annual-student-art-exhibition/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-annual-student-art-exhibition/#respond Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:05:10 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5415 Amarillo Institute of Art - Annual Student Art ExhibitionWe invite you to join us for this First Friday’s Art Walk, October 7, from 5p.m.-9p.m. to check out our student art exhibition! We are excited to display work in a variety of media, all created by students of the Amarillo Art Institute. Enjoy food and drinks and celebrate the accomplishments of our students.

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/first-friday-art-walk-annual-student-art-exhibition/feed/ 0 5415 One week until Plein Air workshop with Lorenzo Chavez https://amarilloartinstitute.org/one-week-plein-air-workshop-lorenzo-chavez/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/one-week-plein-air-workshop-lorenzo-chavez/#respond Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:04:12 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5417 Lorenzo Chavez painting Mesa Verde. Photo by artist Jerry Cohoe.There are still a few spots available for Lorenzo Chavez’ workshop October 14-16. Chavez will teach participants landscaping fundamentals as they explore the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon with their paint and pastels. You must be registered by Friday!

Plein Air: Landscape Painting Fundamentals with Lorenzo Chavez

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/one-week-plein-air-workshop-lorenzo-chavez/feed/ 0 5417 Guido Frick returns October 31-November 2 https://amarilloartinstitute.org/guido-frick-returns-october-31-november-2/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/guido-frick-returns-october-31-november-2/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:03:51 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5419 Guido Frick WorkshopDid you miss the opportunity to learn under master artist Guido Frick in May? Guido will be returning at the end of the month to teach more eager students how to paint bold, vigorous and brilliant with his unique style and talent.

We hope you’ll join us!

Guido Frick Returns

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/guido-frick-returns-october-31-november-2/feed/ 1 5419 Dyan Newton workshop rescheduled for 2017 https://amarilloartinstitute.org/dyan-newton-workshop-rescheduled-2017/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/dyan-newton-workshop-rescheduled-2017/#respond Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:01:36 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5422 RED ROOF MISSIONDyan Newton’s workshop “Learn to Paint Vivid Loose Watercolors” has been rescheduled from it’s original August date to February 24-25, 2017. Learn to use Dyan’s unique palette to create vibrant and fresh paintings!

Learn to Paint Vivid Loose Watercolors with Dyan Newton

Check back on the website frequently as we add more workshops for 2017!

]]> https://amarilloartinstitute.org/dyan-newton-workshop-rescheduled-2017/feed/ 0 5422 Annual Student Art Exhibition https://amarilloartinstitute.org/annual-student-art-exhibition-2/ https://amarilloartinstitute.org/annual-student-art-exhibition-2/#respond Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:38:34 +0000 http://amarilloartinstitute.org/?p=5427 Read More about Annual Student Art Exhibition]]> Amarillo Institute of Art - Annual Student Art ExhibitionWe invite you to join us for the next First Friday Art Walk, October 7, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. to check out our student art exhibition! We are excited to display work in a variety of media, all created by students of the Amarillo Art Institute. Enjoy food, drink, and celebrate the accomplishments of our students. 

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