kingston  school  of  art
647a Princess St. (at Victoria), Kingston, ON K7L 1E4
​   ksoa@kingston.net   613-549-1528
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The Kingston School of Art is an independently operated, registered charity
​providing art education to Kingstonians since 1994. 
The Kingston School of Art will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday, Monday, May 20th.
Spring courses are running, but you can still join a workshop!
We have NEW PROGRAMS & mini-courses, often added later on, so please check in regularly.


​highlights at a glance

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Show and Tell: the art of story telling. Tickets are now available!  Don't miss this exciting event, which pairs human "books" telling their stories with artists who have illustrated the stories. Mark June 15 on your calendar, and buy your ticket here or in the KSOA office. We know you'll be moved by the stories and the art.
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You can still get on board for some of the Art Safari expeditions. Eight 3-hour weekly sessions (Wed a.m.) let you explore 8 different art mediums... all materials supplied!  Consider our Pick 5, or individual sessions. Details and registration. 
Spring Workshops for Adults and Children.  Check out the new fun one or half-day workshops we're offering this spring. Adults: origami, geli plate printing, marbling, beading, alcohol inks, and mail art. Children: origami, "Go with the flow", and "Painter’s Tape Shape Kaleidoscope Art."
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Juried Exhibition and Sale 2019!  Yes, we're doing it again!  This is your chance to enter up to three pieces for possible inclusion in the exhibition in July, and the chance to win one of many awards. Details and registration. 
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Summer Art Camps: It's time to sign up your child or grandchild for a week of art fun in the summer. Camps run Monday to Friday in July and August. Single day registration also available.
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Community Art Studio.  If you need studio space, this program is for you.. Check out the schedule of when the studios are free. Sign up with some friends and paint together! Storage lockers available too.
Now in the WAG:  check out the KSOA Blog for a description of the show. 
Workshop space: If you would like to rent our space to run a workshop, contact us at ksoa@kingston.net  for costs and details. Subject Line:  Studio Rental. 

​To become an instructor at the KSOA, submit your course proposals to us at ksoa@kingston.net
Call out for volunteer & PAID models:  
We often need volunteers to model [draped] in our beginners drawing classes. No experience required. If you have an interest in learning how to model, or in lieu of payment perhaps to brush up on your drawing skills, this would be a great opportunity. Contact us at ksoa@kingston.net, Subject Line: model volunteer    
For PAID &/or VOLUNTEERS: We also require people of both genders that have well sculpted muscle definition, to model for our new anatomy programs; if you would be interested please contact us at ksoa@kingston.net Subject Line: Anatomy program
Our Life Drawing Classes use experienced PAID undraped models, contact us at the Kingston School of Art Subject Line: Life Drawing Model if you would like to be added to our list; provide a resume and references please. 
Donate to the KSOA through Canada Helps. The KSOA relies on donations along with course registrations to continue providing quality art experiences to Kingstonians. You may also donate to the KSOA Fund within the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area. 
Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!

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