Our Community Artist Studios and Gallery
The Visiting Artist Studios
The Visiting Artist Studios and Millworks Gallery were
completely lost in the Bernat Mill fire of July 2007.
Currently we have not been able to find an affordable new
home for the VAS or the Gallery but the concept of the VAS
lives on through the many artists that are still connected
through the school district, the After Hours program and the
Blackstone Valley Artist Association.
Local artists continue to offer classes focused on their
specific interest through both the after school and evening
components of the After Hours program. Please check out the
After Hours link for more information.
The staff of the VAS will continue to partner with the
community during events such as Holiday First Night,
providing opportunities for us all to appreciate the arts.
What VAS was and hopefully will be some day again…
The flourishing artistic community of Uxbridge Massachusetts
is enhanced through the Uxbridge Public Schools’ Visiting
Artist Studios. Artists benefit from inexpensive studio
space who in turn share their skill set with students and
the community.
The open studio space is utilized by resident artists for
vacation camps and a variety of art classes for creative
minds of all ages.
The Visiting Artist Studios provides studio and open work
space for up to 5 adult and 2 student artists. Visiting
artists work with Uxbridge students and teachers and offer
community workshops focused on their discipline.
The classes and workshops offered by our visiting artists
change often so stop by and grab a brochure or send a
request for info to
kknapik@uxbridge.k12.ma.us
. We will be happy to add you to our mailing list and keep
you updated.
Art Camps and Classes
During school vacations and professional development days
the Visiting Artist Studios run Creative Kid Camps. Many of
the camps are theme-based with the underlying message that
everyone can use art as a means of self-expression. We break
our sessions into two age groups, students grade K-3 and
4-7.
Studio artists also offer classes for all ages, from
preschool mom-and-me classes to adult classes and everyone
in between. Topics vary depending on the artists in
residence so check back often.
The studio also offers classes for scout troops who need to
earn badges that related to art or who are just looking for
an exciting arts and crafts adventure.
Millworks Gallery: A Community Art Gallery
The gallery provides a space where students and other
community members can showcase their artwork. The hours of
the gallery vary so it’s best to call before planning a
visit.
Community
Enrichment Programming
Uxbridge High School
62 Capron Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Attention: Karin D. Knapik
For more information or assistance,
contact Karin at
or call
508.278.0553
