The South Shore Arts everykid program began in 1995 with a single after-school art class with 4th graders from the School City of Hammond. The program has since grown to serve 15,000 students annually.





Most partnerships follow a schedule of 10 weekly 90-minute classes for 20 students under one instructor. Some run for two or more sessions per year. The anticipated skill acquistitions of South Shore Arts are to learn basic techniques, become familiar with basic terms, complete a variety of art projects and participate in a final exhibit or performance. Instructors develop curricula that meets arts standards developed by the Indiana Department of Education. Classes are held either on-site or at a South Shore Arts location. In public school programs, parents participate through orientation and evaluation. New partnerships are being developed on an on-going basis.

A sampling of current programs includes:

• East Chicago After-School Art Enrichment Program––The Foundations of East Chicago fund 16 weeks of visual art, music, drama and dance in eight schools, four days a week, to approximately 1,200 1st-6th graders nominated by each school. Each program includes a culminating performance and exhibit for administrators, teachers, parents and friends. Intended outcomes for this program include exploring the use of art to express feelings and ideas, increasing interest in learning, and improving social interaction along with providing a safe place for after-school hours.
  
  
• Toot ’n Doodle/Rhythm ’n Hues––two programs conducted in partnership with the Northwest Indiana Symphony. Toot ’n Doodle gives over 800 second graders a chance to try out musical instruments and complete a music-inspired art project. Rhythm ’n Hues introduces 800 first graders to drums and other percussion instruments, as well as art basics such as texture, color and pattern. Intended outcomes include exposure to and integration of two of the fine arts and strengthening small motor skills and hand eye coordination.
  
  
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County––offering visual arts classes to 180 youth in three locations in this neighboring county. Intended outcomes include increasing knowledge and skills, expanding horizons and opportunities for self expression.
  

Other programs include:

• 21st Century Learning Program, Hammond
• Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana
• Art is Elementary
• Art After-Math
• Arts Infusion at Lighthouse Academies
• Art Workshop for Classroom Teachers
• Asante Tales Performances
• Friendly PEERsuation
• Gallery Tours (Such as the Norman Rockwell exhibit of 2006)
• Hammond After-School Scholarship Programs
• Hobart YMCA Summer Camp
• Hammond YMCA Art and Drama Camps
• Hanover After School Scholarship Program
• Jim West Puppet Performances
• North Lake County Boys & Girls Club Mixed Media Classes
• Museum VU
• PACT (Parents And Children Together)
• PALS (Personal Adjustment Level System)
• Polar Express
• Porter County Boys & Girls Club Mural Project
• Porter County Boys & Girls Club Drawing Camp
• Porter County Boys & Girls Club Mixed Media Classes
• Project LEARN
• Post-Performance Puppet Workshops
• South Shore Arts Individual Scholarship Program
• Spiccia Scholarship Program
• Steel City Youth Scholarship Program
• Tri Kappa Scholarship Program
  
  

If your organization or school is interested in creating a custom-made art program take a look at our fee schedule. You may contact any of our centers for further information on educational outreach programming such as after-school scholarship classes. South Shore Arts welcomes the opportunity to work with your school or organization.