Annapolis Moms - The Motherlode: Winter 2024

VOLUME 1 / ISSUE 1 WINTER 2024

EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES

Education & Activities

ARTFUL ANNAPOLIS: INSPIRING KIDS’ CREATIVITY

BY AMANDA LANE

We don’t always have the time or the energy to create every experience we want our kids to have. Luckily, we are in an area that supports many kids activities in the arts!

Children need outlets for creative expression in order to better understand themselves and interact with the world. Playing, singing, dancing, writing, and making art helps them to build new skill sets, stimulate their imaginations, problem solve, fine tune their motor skills, and maybe even uncover some hidden talent!

Here are some local gems to let your little ones explore the arts: All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Artworks Studio Thrive Gym, 1244 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, MD 21012

All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis is an auditioned community chorus for singers age 7-18. The mission of All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis is to empower all children, regardless of race, culture, or economic background, to share their musical artistry confidently.

Thrive Gym, 451 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 Artworks offers a variety of after school art classes, home school art, birthday pARTies, summer art camps, ArtNastics camps, parent child art, workshops, Kids Night Out events, No School camps and more!

Annapolis Symphony Academy 801 Chase St, Suite 204, Annapolis, MD 21401

Naptown Sings! and Plays! 141 Gibralter Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401

The Annapolis Symphony Academy is changing lives by providing a high-level musical education to students of all cultural and economic backgrounds, while addressing the lack of diversity in the classical music field.

Naptown Sings offers a unique type of musical experience for your kids to explore their artistic expression. There are three levels of early music education for children ages 0-6 as well as a Glee Club for kids ages 4-18. Check out their social media @naptown_sings for more information on their Free Open Mic events for kids and teens.

Anne Arundel County Public Libraries ( Locations vary)

AACPL hosts some awesome classes, including art experiences. Check out their Events page and follow them on social media for updates on all their preschool, kid, and teen events on a huge variety of creative arts topics. Artsy Partsy 8055 Ritchie Hwy, Suite 302, Pasadena, MD 21122 Artsy Partsy offers a variety of visual arts and crafts classes for all ages! They host birthday parties, homeschool art classes, art camps (especially helpful on the odd day off from school throughout the school year!), and special events. They also sell DIY art kits that little artists can complete at home.

Photo courtesy of Naptown Sings! and Plays!

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