HopeCAT teaching artists recruit every Fall and Spring in the schools during lunch. Look for us this coming Fall!
HopeCAT offers free after-school Youth Arts programs for students grades 9-12. Through structured curriculum and a unique blend of students from many different districts in the region, HopeCAT works with students in the area to enrich education through the use of creative arts and mentorship.
Open Enrollment!
HopeCAT is switching things up this semester!
If you live in the area, are in grades 9-12 and can provide your own transportation, you can now enroll in our Youth Arts Programs!
HopeCAT is switching things up this semester!
If you live in the area, are in grades 9-12 and can provide your own transportation, you can now enroll in our Youth Arts Programs!
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Current Programs
Current School Districts
Brookfield
Farrell Hermitage Sharon Sharpsville West Middlesex |
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HopeCAT exposes youth to the arts by offering a rigorous, year-round, after school arts-based program for local high school students. We are initially partnering with several school districts in the Shenango Valley, but ultimately we will serve the entire region.
HopeCAT uses a combination of high-tech tools, compelling classes, and caring adults to help youth explore the arts and pursue their education in high school and beyond. Students are recruited through their partner schools to attend HopeCAT after school programming. Classes are at no cost, but students are required to maintain a good record of attendance and behavior.
Youth classes at HopeCAT include ceramics and digital arts. Courses offer hands-on instruction, allowing students to shape their own pottery or work high-tech equipment to unleash their creativity. Courses include:
HopeCAT uses a combination of high-tech tools, compelling classes, and caring adults to help youth explore the arts and pursue their education in high school and beyond. Students are recruited through their partner schools to attend HopeCAT after school programming. Classes are at no cost, but students are required to maintain a good record of attendance and behavior.
Youth classes at HopeCAT include ceramics and digital arts. Courses offer hands-on instruction, allowing students to shape their own pottery or work high-tech equipment to unleash their creativity. Courses include:
- Experienced instructors who are also accomplished, working artists.
- Access to state of the art equipment
- Encouragement and support from adults who care