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ART CENTER

The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts is an all-inclusive, multi-disciplinary space providing culturally enriching, educational involvements including year-round Two-Dimensional Fine Arts and Three-Dimensional Fine Crafts Studio Classes. These programs are accessible to aspiring creatives of all skill levels including Children (ages 6+) Youth (ages 12+) and Adults.

The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts is Smiths Station, Alabama’s Premier Fine Arts Destination, Gallery, Studios and Cultural Arts Center. The center also serves as studio-home to American Narrative Artist, Illustrator, Ceramicist, Fine Arts Educator and namesake Sarah West, the center’s founder and chief instructor. This is the first place to see new works from the studios of Sarah West and art center co-founder, Michele West. The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts provides community, state and regional access to Cultural Arts Programs, Fine Art Classes, Courses, Workshops and Exhibitions. With a mission rooted in sustainability and cultural arts advocacy, The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art’s founders Sarah West and Michele West also serve as founders of the art center’s Cultural Arts Enrichment Outreach through which initiatives have made arts education and cultural enrichment accessible across platforms including collaboration with local, state and regional institutions, organizations and public education.

The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts provides a schedule of year-round programs for Continued Fine Arts Education. Studio Classes feature a central focus on academic principles related to visual art composition through traditional drawing and painting. Studio Classes are available to enrolled students of all ages through Fine Arts Study Course Concentrations. Most concentrations feature an enrollment timeline of eight to ten weeks, providing a weekly studio class for the duration of the scheduled course. Studio Classes feature age appropriate instructional sessions for children (ages 6-11,) youth (ages 12-17,) and Adults. Studio Class Schedules are available upon request, and class topics and mediums vary per season.

The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts also hosts Weekly Fine Art Classes in Waverly, Alabama through our “rural satellite studio” located in the charming Waverly School House aka Waverly Community Center. Weekly Fine Art Classes in Waverly are hosted every Friday. Enrollment is announced seasonally.

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*Availability is subject to change.

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The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art invites all to join artists, potters and aspiring creatives of diverse backgrounds and all skill levels for Seasonal Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Concentrations, Workshops, Class Series and more…

The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts announces Open Enrollment for the following Studio Classes:

Two-Dimensional Fine Arts

Fundamental Drawing | Ten Weeks

This season, join artists in studio for an engaging, educational concentration in Fundamental Drawing Studies. Learn the disciplines of traditional fine art composition through weekly drawing classes. This class is beginner friendly and welcomes artists of all skill levels.

Enrollment includes ten weekly studio classes and THE ART BOX- the student’s very own custom curated fine art supply kit.

Adult Studio | all skill levels

• Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. est.
• Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. est.
• Thursday: 1:00 p.m. est.
• Thursday: 2:00 p.m. est.

Note: Class times and availability are subject to change.

To confirm class availability, and enrollment pricing contact The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art

Telephone 334-480-2008

Email sarahwestgallery@att.net

How to Enroll:

Enrollment is available via email, telephone or visit the art center.

Clay Workshop | Saturday October 12th | 1-3 p.m. est.

Learn to Hand Craft Your Very Own Biscuit Bowl during this Exciting Fine Craft Workshop. This event is open to adults of all skill levels.

Beginners are welcome. *Space is Limited. *Early Enrollment is Encouraged

Enrollment Price $170

*supplies are provided

*clay, glaze and firing are included

To request you online enrollment form, email sarahwestgallery@att.net

Telephone 334-480-2008 or Visit anytime during studio hours.

Clay Day for Children & Youth

Saturday October 12th | 10- 11:30 a.m. est.

Enrollment Price $70

*supplies are provided

*clay, glaze and firing are included

To Reserve Your Child’s Space email sarahwestgallery@att.net

Telephone 334-480-2008 or Visit anytime during studio hours.

Three-Dimensional Fine Crafts

Hand-Building Fundamentals | Eight Weeks

This season, The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art announces Hand-Building Fundamental Clay Studio Classes for Children & Youth.

Join artists, potters and aspiring creatives in studio for Hand-Building Fundamentals. Enjoy eight weekly studio classes while learning hand-building fundamentals through the process of creating function forms in clay.

Class Times

Children’s Clay Studio | ages 6+

• Thursday 5:30 p.m. est

Youth Clay Studio | ages 12+

• Thursday 5:30 p.m. est.

Enrollment includes eight weekly clay studio classes, clay, glazes, two kiln firings and THE ART BOX- the student’s very own custom curated clay studio supply kit.

Join the Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts for this fun-filled, introduction to clay. Enjoy learning Hand-Building Fundamentals while creating beautiful, unique functional forms in clay.

To confirm class availability, and for enrollment pricing we welcome your email, call or visit. We look forward to meeting you!

Telephone- 334-480-2008

Email- sarahwestgallery@att.net

Visit the ART CENTER located in the heART of Smiths Station, Alabama.

Weekly Fine Art Classes | Waverly, Alabama

Two-Dimensional Fine Arts | Eight Weeks

Join American Narrative Artist, Sarah West and Portrait Artist, Michele West for weekly fine art classes featuring Fundamental Drawing, Color Theory and Painting. This program is beginner friendly, suitable for all skill levels and features class times for children, youth and adults.

Fall Classes Begin September 13th, 2024

Class Day: Fridays

Available Class Times:

Adult Afternoon Class 3:00- 4:00 p.m. cst.

Children’s Class 4:30- 5:30 p.m. cst.

Youth Class 5:30- 6:30 p.m. cst.

Adult Evening Class 6:30-7:30 p.m. cst.

How to Enroll:

Email sarahwestgallery@att.net

Telephone 334-480-2008

Visit the art center anytime during studio hours Tuesday- Thursday and by appointment on Monday and Friday.

Past Events

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Studio Lecture with Victoria Wyeth

Join Victoria Browning Wyeth for a lively Zoom Presentation on the work of her grandfather Andrew Wyeth. Victoria will discuss Andrew’s early work (starting at age six) and his most famous portraits and landscapes. She will focus on subject matter, technique and fun family stories behind the work.

Adult Studio Zoom Lecture | Thursday June 30th 12 p.m. est.

Children’s Studio Zoom Lecture | Tuesday June 28th 12 p.m. est.

Studio Zoom Lectures featuring Victoria Wyeth are hosted by The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts. To learn more about these culturally enriching, educational events we welcome you to visit Smiths Station’s premiere fine arts destination at 2750 Lee Rd 430, Smiths Station, Alabama 36877 or call 334-480-2008.

email- sarahwestgallery@att.net

Visit The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts, 2750 Lee Rd 430 Smiths Station, AL 36877

The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts presents

THE ART BOX, is a custom curated fine art supply kit informed by Sarah West’s preferences, as she hand selects every expertly crafted fine art medium for her students. Her list of recommendations reflect years of career experience paired with student studies in her studio. THE ART BOX is designed to provide every student the opportunity to study under professional mentorship, with the very best supplies, crafted by fine art supply makers and manufacturers who have maintained a standard of excellence spanning centuries. In the days devoted to developing ways to navigate the global health crisis (COVID-19) The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts prioritized student health safety with increased measures for social distancing during the reopening of studio programs. As part of the endeavor to create a Safer Studio Experience, THE ART BOX was born. Providing every art student with access to singularly used fine art supplies. Upon enrollment in studio classes, every student receives their very own ART BOX featuring items needed for their course of study. THE ART BOX is included in a students enrollment package.

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The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts continually receives excellent reviews by area educators, state leaders and family councilors. Art study in the structured environment provided by The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art has proven to strengthen art students of all ages in abilities and values including: Self Esteem, Confidence, Discipline, Problem Solving Skills, Attention Span, Patience, Hand-Eye Coordination and much more. Our Programs for Continued Fine Art Education provide opportunities for experiential learning, reinforcing creative development, critical thinking, concentration, innovation, analysis, and design. The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts programs encourage a stronger and healthier well-being.

Cultural Arts Enrichment Initiative

The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art’s Cultural Arts Enrichment Initiative Program serves to facilitate and encourage greater accessibility to cultural involvements within our community, state and region. Through this Initiative the Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts hosts performing arts events, provides cultural arts representation at community and state gatherings  and sponsors charitable art activities. In addition to a varying range of cultural events, the program also maintains continual community involvements as Curator of the Smiths Station City Hall Exhibit Galleries, and collaborative partners for all participating Smiths Station area schools through ART IN SCHOOLS- a collaboration with the Lee County Board of Education for Smiths Station and Salem Alabama Elementary Schools.

ART IN SCHOOLS

ART IN SCHOOLS is a collaboration made possible by The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts and the Lee County Board of Education. ART IN SCHOOLS is a Fine Art Education Program of The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, developed by Sarah West and Michele West for elementary schools. ART IN SCHOOLS | 6th Grade Art Classes debuted for Lee County Schools during the 2019-2020 school year at Smiths Station, Salem and Loachapoka Alabama Schools, Wacoochee Elementary School, South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School,West Smiths Station Elementary School and Loachapoka Elementary School. During the program’s debut year, more than 11,000 drawing studies were achieved by 6th Grade students at the subscribing schools. Upon 6th Grade Graduation, students received art study portfolios featuring every work developed over the year of study. A Collective Student Exhibition was coordinated with the Alabama Historical Commission and Alabama State Capitol (*due to the COVID-19 world health crisis, this exhibition was transferred to an online exhibit gallery for appropriate accessibility.)

The Sarah West Artistic Mentoring Scholarship for Continued Fine Art Education

The Sarah West Artistic Mentoring Scholarship for Continued Fine Art Education is awarded to students within our area Smiths Station and Salem Elementary Schools. Participating schools and educators award equally distributed scholarships to elected students throughout the school year. This scholarship was founded upon desire to facilitate and fulfill a need within our community. Due to limited funding for cultural arts on both educational and civic levels, and also due to economic circumstances, the Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art felt compelled to bridge the gap. Through this scholarship program individuals are given a chance to pursue intellectual, creative and physical potential through the study of art. This scholarship affords individuals regardless of personal circumstance with an opportunity to explore and develop aspirations, increase skill for problem solving, strengthen attention span, social interaction, motor skills and creative development meanwhile gain a cultural education that otherwise may not be attainable for them due to their current circumstances.

 

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Contact The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art for more details or to enroll today- 334-480-2008