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   Arts in Motion: A Non-profit Community 

                                School for the Arts

   General Information
   Arts in Motion is a (501(c)3) non profit community school

   of the arts started by a group of individuals committed

   to bring accessible quality arts education to Seattle’s

   Rainier Valley. 

 

   Since its beginning in 2004, Arts in Motion (AIM) has

   served over 2,500 children and youth in Seattle’s

   Rainier Valley with free or low cost arts education.  

   Through AIM’s in-school and after-school programs,

   children of all ages,  cultures, aptitudes and

   economic circumstances are experiencing music

   and arts.  From its free community classes and

   concerts, to its 2nd line drum corps, summer art

   camps, and youth internships, AIM is serving

   children,  youth, adults, families and the entire

   community.  AIM is helping people of all ages

   grow and realize their aspirations.

 

   Volunteers are needed and welcome. 

   Donations are gladly accepted.  

   Phone (206)723-3131 for more information or

   visit AIM at our Columbia City site at

   3405 S. Alaska St.
 

Our Mission

AIM’s mission is to foster artistic creativity and personal development through quality arts instruction, performance opportunities and community involvement, without regard to age, artistic aptitude, or ability to pay.

 

Our Beliefs

·      Access to education, regardless of age, race, gender, artistic aptitude or ability to pay

·      High quality arts instruction taught by professional artists and teachers

·      Programs engaging parents and community as active participants in the school’s arts programs

·      Lifelong Learning

·      Committing human and financial resources to community development and grass roots involvement

·      The power of arts expression to transform lives from hopelessness to spiritual richness

 

Arts in Motion Offers These Programs

 

Free Creative Classes for the Community

Through these hands-on classes, children are led through adventures into the joys of the arts, where they explore creativity, imagination and initiative. 

 

Music, Art, Dance Lessons and Classes

A year-round comprehensive arts education is offered at our Art Center for all ages, from beginners to advanced levels.  Students meet individually or in groups to receive weekly instruction on instruments,

voice, visual arts and creative dance.   Activities at our Art Center engage and support further hands-on development for students and their families before or after their regular class time.  A Music Mastery Program is offered for students who would like to commit to a more serious study of music; engaging in more in-depth music studies, local competitions or preparation for the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music) Exams.   Several ensemble groups are available for students to experience performance in the community.  Scholarships are available to allow access for all students. 

 

Free Concerts for the Community

Faculty and students provide free concerts and exhibitions at libraries, senior centers, fairs and other venues throughout the year.  These off-site programs are another way that AIM strengthens its bonds with the community.

 

In-School Arts Education

AIM serves over 750 children (Gr. K-8) through its Arts in the Schools program.  This program, offered as part of the curriculum day at Rainier Valley’s public and private schools, engages children through in-depth, sequential lessons in singing, creative movement, instruments, music appreciation, composition and cultural understanding of music and its origins. 

 

After-School Arts Education at Elementary Schools & Community Organizations

AIM offers a Multicultural Arts Program (Gr. K-5) that utilizes several class components: Folk Storytelling, Singing, World Rhythm, Creative Dance and World Art.  The components can be mixed and matched – each one is a separate class that can stand on its own or be joined to form a final performance; as a presentation for the school, parents (PTSA or PTA), or as one of AIM’s combined school performances to the larger community. Through these art activities, AIM partners with schools to help engage parents and the community as active participants in the school’s arts programs.

 

Children’s Choir

Children from in-school elementary and after-school programs have opportunity to receive training and perform throughout the Valley through this choir program.  Several times each year, these choirs come together to perform as a mass choir in the greater Seattle area.  In addition to the choir, accomplished AIM instrumental students form the accompanying band.

      

Summer Art Camp

Children spend a week or longer exploring different aspects of music, art, and dance.   Children in grades K-6 participate in different art disciplines and projects each day, building skills and patience as they take projects from concept to creation.  Each week presents different projects. 

 

Youth Internship

Middle and High School students are given an opportunity to contribute to their community, developing leadership skills, mentoring students and doing volunteer work with Arts in Motion programs.

 

2nd Line Drum Corps

New Orleans style drumming comes to Seattle’s Rainier Valley for middle and high school youth.  This year long training program culminates into summer parade performances.