EDUCATION for all Ages
Art and community come together at ACC through a year-round schedule of classes, workshops, and public gatherings. People of all ages and backgrounds are invited to explore the arts, connect through shared experiences, and grow in confidence and creativity.
Ongoing PROGRAMS
Our recurring programs invite participants of all ages to build skills, connect with others, and return to shared creative spaces.
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Bluegrass slow jam
Second Sundays 2-4pm
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Senior Art Classes
Bimonthly Mondays 2-3:30pm
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Family Studio Hour
First Sundays 10:30-11:30am
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Qigong
Saturdays 10-11:15am
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Community Studio
Fourth Sundays 1-3pm
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Drum Circle
Fourth Thursdays 6-7:30pm
OFF-site Student PROGRAMS
Beyond our walls, ACC brings arts programming into schools and community spaces through in-school residencies, after-school partnerships, and summer recreation programs. From classrooms, to gymnasiums, and libraries, these artist-led experiences expand access to the arts while fostering creativity, confidence, and meaningful connection across generations.
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In School
K-12 in-school programming with the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District.
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Afternoons at the Library
In partnership with the D.R. Evarts Library.
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Summer Recreation
In partnership with the Village of Athens.
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year-end RECAP
Watch ACC’s education programs in action—from classes and workshops for youth and seniors to community events and painting en plein air. This short recap highlights creative experiences connecting artists, students, and community throughout Athens, Greene County, and beyond.
Instructors
Our instructors are practicing artists, educators, musicians, and movement practitioners who bring a wide range of professional experience and creative perspectives to their teaching. Through thoughtful, community-centered instruction, they foster welcoming spaces for learning, experimentation, and creative growth for participants of all ages and experience levels.