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Art in Libraries Beyond the Craft: How Process-Based Art Promotes Creative Exploration and Community Connections at Any Age

Thursday, October 17, 2024
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Room/Location: Ballroom B

  • Amy Little

    Teen Services Specialist
    Sacramento Public Library
    Sacramento, CA

  • Katie DeKorte

    Adult Services Specialist
    Sacramento Public Library, CA

  • Marian Simmons

    Youth Services Specialist
    Sacramento Public Library
    Sacramento, CA

  • Nate Halsan

    Early Learning Specialist
    Sacramento Public Library
    Sacramento, CA

What if you could offer a library program where patrons of any age and skill level can explore art in a way that engages them, lowers stress, and encourages community connections without asking library staff to master any art techniques? You can! A process-based art framework does exactly that.

In this interactive super session participants will discover why process-based art is unique, how it benefits library patrons, and how simple program facilitation strategies can encourage and affirm art exploration for all ages. Participants will learn practical programming strategies and experience hands-on art activities. Each activity is easy to prepare and open-ended and can be used in a variety of library programs for early learners, kids, teens, and adults. In addition, participants will receive resource recommendations, material suggestions, and prompts for open-ended conversation starters.