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Birds at Play by Serenity

Lesson: Jacqui Fehl-Inspired Mixed Media

May 23, 2015 | By Rachel Zink

Lesson goals: To increase awareness of the artwork of Asheville artist Jaqui Fehl through the creation of a piece of work inspired by her style. To encourage creative thinking by exploring elements of drawing and collage. And to practice the collage skill of layering elements to achieve a dramatic effect.

Recycled Cardboard Art

Recycling With Arts For Life!

April 22, 2015 | By Rachel Zink

On this 45th anniversary of Earth Day, Arts For Life continues our commitment to creating unique, student-made art with materials that may otherwise end up in a landfill. It’s a process that starts with a simple act of conservation and ends with beautiful, whimsical, touching, thought-provoking, synergistic artwork that indisputably makes our delicate world an even more beautiful place.

Music Teacher William Dawson

The Magic of Arts For Life Radio

March 27, 2015 | By Rachel Zink

In 2014, Arts For Life Durham found its musical match with music teacher William Dawson. But you don’t have to take our word for it: You can hear for yourself on Arts For Life Radio!

Olson Huff Center Art Table

Grant Award: Thanks, Mission VLC!

February 5, 2015 | By Rachel Zink

We’re thrilled to announce that Arts For Life has recently been awarded a $10,000 grant from Mission Health’s Volunteer Leadership Committee (VLC)! We will use the grant money to support our art table at the Olson Huff Center for Child Development.