Arts Education

Arts Education is for Everyone!

In the not-so-distant past, arts education was reserved mainly for the wealthy, and the offerings were limited to certain types of dance and theatre. Times have certainly changed, especially for communities served by Norwalk Arts Center, and now every individual has the opportunity to learn about all the arts and express their creativity and individuality through them!

The Arts Education Committee has developed programming for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, from Arts Explorers for grades 1 through 4 to Discover Your NAC for adults. Students can learn about all facets of the arts–music, visual art, dance, and theatre–in a safe and welcoming environment that allows freedom of expression.

Norwalk Arts Center has witnessed even students who struggle physically and/or emotionally absolutely blossom in their creativity and confidence through our arts education programs. Connections have been made and friendships formed, and we have witnessed our slogan of "Creating Art. Building Community." absolutely come to life!

Passionate, enthusiastic committee members and instructors work together to create programming that is both appealing and fun. Generous grant funding from Ohio Arts Council, GeoTrac Foundation, Huron County Community Foundation and Huron County United Fund makes these programs affordable (and sometimes free), and scholarships exist for families with financial strain.

We love to embrace the history of our beautiful Norwalk Theater, but the Arts Education Committee is also extremely excited to expand our offerings and include even more of our community in them!

Awards

2024 Distinguished Business for Art Education for the North Central Region Award from The Ohio Art Education Association