Arts for All Kentucky and the MAG Community Art Center  are pleased to announce that we are now accepting registration for your child to participate in the SIDE BY SIDE program. SIDE BY SIDE is designed to make available creative opportunities to students, reinforce inclusiveness and positive self-image, and highlight the importance of visual arts education to the development of our young people. This fall, Arts for All Kentucky (artsforallky.org) and the MAG are once again partnering with Murray State University’s Art Education Program. Following the 4 studios at MSU,  your student will have the opportunity to create artwork alongside a local artist on a collaborative creative piece.

Murray State University Associate Professor of Art and Design in Art Education Dr. Rebecca Williams and her students will teach the studios. Classes will meet in the Photo Studio (room 735) on the 6th floor of the Fine Arts Building on MSU campus. If accompanying your student to class you will want to get a parking permit for campus.

The SIDE BY SIDE visual arts workshops/studios are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday November 10 4:00 – 5:30   MSU/FA Room 735

Thursday November 12 4:00 – 5:30 MSU/FA Room 735

Tuesday November 17 4:00 – 5:30 MSU/FA Room 735

Thursday November 19 4:00 – 5:30 MSU/FA Room 735

The following dates are available for Collaborative Studios, please make your selection on the registration form.

Tues. Dec. 1

Thurs. Dec. 2

Tues. Dec. 8

Collaborative Studios will meet at MAG, 500 N 4th Street, 4:00-5:00pm. Students will be partnered with a local artist to create a collaborative piece of art.  Your child must be available to complete their collaborative pieces. 

Works from this year’s program will be displayed in an exhibition, scheduled for February  2027,  at Murray’s Convention and Visitor Bureau at 206 South 4th Street.  An exhibition closing is tentatively scheduled for Sunday Feb. 21st, 2pm.

There is no fee to participate in this program but pre-registration is required so we ask that you complete the enclosed registration form and return as soon as possible to Debi Henry Danielson, Murray Art Guild, 500 N 4th Street, Murray KY 42071.  Class size is limited so make sure you register quickly!  If you have questions regarding the SIDE BY SIDE program, please feel free to contact us by phone: 270-753-4059 or by email: murrayartguild@gmail.com

We look forward to exploring creativity with your student.

Date: Saturday, September 26

Time: 10am - 4pm (with hour lunch break)

Ages: Adults and teens 15+

Instructor: Jo Bennett

Fee: $75

Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street

Description: 

Join instructor Jo Bennett and learn how to make your own books from pressed leaves. Using a variety of materials and attachments, participants can expect to make 2+ books, depending on how much detail they add to their creations. All materials are provided. If you have specific pressed leaves you’d like to use, please bring them!

Participants will be free to take a 1-hour lunch break while adhesives are drying; feel free to bring a packed lunch or go out for lunch.

*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.

Date: 4 Tuesdays

9/29, 10/6, 10/3, 10/20

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

Ages: Adults and teens 16+

Instructor: Anne Beyer

Fee: $170

Location: MAG Clay Studio - 500 N 4th Street

Description: 

In this class you will learn the basics of working with clay through learning to throw on the pottery wheel. We will start with the cylinder and move onto cups, bowls and vases. Students will also learn how to turn their thrown objects into finished pieces by learning trimming techniques, how to attach handles and how to apply glaze. All levels are welcome. It can get messy! Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Bring an old towel. MAG provides each student up to 1 bag of clay. Additional clay will be sold at cost. Fee also includes outside studio time during MAG business hours.

Date: Fridays in October

10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Time: 6-8pm

Ages: Adults

Instructor: Andy Spalding

Fee: $125

Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street

Description: 

Suitable for beginner painters, delve into the watercolor experience.  Learn basic watercolor painting techniques.  Each week we will explore different types of landscapes; students are welcome to bring their own reference photos or draw from their imagination.

Students are expected to bring any supplies they already have. If you don’t have any supplies, it is recommended that you purchase and bring:

• Tube Paint-Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor 20 piece Set (midrange is fine)

• Brushes-minimum round 8 & 2, and a 1 inch flat or mop brush

• Roll of blue painters tape

• Pad of Watercolor paper-Canson cold press

• Ceramic or Plastic plate for mixing colors
  

*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.

Date: Friday, October 2

Time: 1-2pm

Ages: 18+ 

Instructor: Anne Wilson / Arts for All Kentucky

Fee: free

Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street

Description: 

Join instructor Anne Wilson and Arts for All Kentucky in this free workshop on Friday, October 2nd. This is a workshop for adults with disabilities from our local community to engage in creative expression with fellow art enthusiasts.

Dates: 4 Tuesday in October: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 

Time: 4:00-5:30pm

Ages: Youth 6-10

Instructor: Ann Gosser

Fee: $60

Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street

Description: 

Using the Australian Artist known as Pip & Pop as our inspo, we will create fantastic worlds with candy coated monsters, colorful terrains,  and anything we could possibly imagine.

*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.

Date: Thursday, October 8

Time: 4-5pm

Ages: Kids ages 5-8

Instructor: Shannon Boyd

Fee: $10

Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street

Description:

Only one hour, we will have a theme for the week and plenty of supplies for process-led, open-ended imagination and crafting!

*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.

Date: Friday, October 9

Time: 10-11am

Ages: 3-5 drop off or with adult helper, siblings ok

Instructor: Amber Richardson

Fee: $10

Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street

Description:

Get ready to get messy! Kids & helpers will be doing different fun projects every week, with a process oriented approach to creating. Please wear old / play clothes!

*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.

Date: 3 Wednesdays in October

10/14, 10/21, 10/28

Time: 6-8pm

Ages: Teens and Adults

Instructors: MAG Weavers

Fee: $75

Location: MAG Community Studio - 500 N 4th Street

Description: 

“Inkle” means small band. In this workshop, participants will learn to warp and weave on an Inkle loom to make bookmarks or bands. All supplies will be provided.

*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.