West Windsor Arts Council Offers New Certificate For Students

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — The West Windsor Arts Council will offer a Certificate in Fine Arts (CiFA) beginning this fall, the council announced Wednesday morning. This new program is designed for students committed to achievement in the arts.

“This is an exciting addition to our youth programming tailored to students focused on advancing their arts education,” West Windsor Arts Council Executive Director Aylin Green said. “Our goal is to build and sustain our students’ skill levels and love for the arts, as well as provide learning and accomplishments that will enrich their lives far into the future, no matter what their chosen field.”

Students in the CiFA program select either a Visual Arts or a Performing Arts track and progress from two years of foundational education to more advanced coursework within their area of study. All other students can continue to sign up for any classes and workshops that interest them.

Students can learn more about the program, along with all fall classes and workshops, at the art center’s Open House on Saturday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Teaching artists, staff and board members will be on hand to answer questions and provide informal tours of the facility. The afternoon will also include musical entertainment and light refreshments.

“There is so much going on at the arts center, and there are so many ways for people of all ages to get involved, from volunteering to teaching, exhibiting to learning,” Green said. “We’ll be talking a little bit about everything we do and leading some fun activities.”

West Windsor Arts Council offers classes and workshops for children, teens and adults in visual arts, literary and performing arts, movement and fashion/textiles. They also offer a flexible summer arts camps program, plus fall and spring break camps.

All programs at West Windsor Arts Council focus on the development of both personal and artistic skills. They are led by accomplished teaching artists in small-class settings where students are valued as creative, innovative individuals regardless of their challenges, goals or life’s work.

“Throughout the year, we encourage people to come in, observe a class, meet our teachers, and learn about our programming and individual classes and workshops,” Green said. “All you need to do is call ahead and schedule a time.”

For more information, call 609-716-1931, or visit westwindsorarts.org.