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GROWING UP ART

Artist Collective building foundation through early art education because even the smallest creatives need a community.

Even the smallest creatives need a community.

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We Are...

GROWING UP ART

Growing Up Art is a family artist collective based in Charlotte, NC with a focus on early art education and the creative development of all ages. It is our mission to empower young artists with the skills, experiences, connections, and family support needed to build a solid foundation for their art careers, rekindle the flame for artists that have lost their spark, and develop creativity in those who don't consider themselves as creative.

Growing Up Art is open to families with children ages 3-6 who are interested in the arts and science. Membership is free and includes a monthly newsletter and Family Fun Day play dates. In addition to our free membership benefits, families that join our collective will receive exclusive invitations to the events below to satisfy the participation requirement:

Virtual Art Preschool (3-5yrs)
Virtual Art Enrichment (5-6yrs)
Collective art gallery to display select works
Weekly creative collaboration on ideas for special events, projects, home decor & more
Collective events for the family
Priority Registration for Art Science Summer Camp
Monthly bonuses based on activities completed

We Are...

GROWING UP ART

Growing Up Art is a family artist collective based in Charlotte, NC with a focus on early art education and the creative development of all ages. It is our mission to empower young artists with the skills, experiences, connections, and family support needed to build a solid foundation for their art careers, rekindle the flame for artists that have lost their spark, and develop creativity in those who don't consider themselves as creative.

Growing Up Art is open to families with children ages 3-6. Membership is free and includes a monthly newsletter and Family Fun Day play dates. In addition to our free membership benefits, families that join our collective will receive exclusive invitations to the events below to satisfy the participation requirement:

Virtual Art Preschool for ages 3-5
Virtual Art Enrichment for ages 5-6

Collective online art gallery to display select works
Weekly creative collaboration on ideas for special events, projects, home decor & more
Priority Registration for Art Science Summer Camp
Monthly bonuses based on activities completed

Meet Your...

FOUNDING ARTISTS!

ADDISEN GRIPPER

Hi, I'm Addisen! I like more moving around art, like ballet art and plays. I can dance and make videos. When I do a project, I love to cut paper with my safety scissors and glue it to make a collage. What projects do you like? I'm ready for you to show me in Preschool Pals art class!

CONNOR STALLWORTH

Hi, I'm Connor! I love to draw and make projects out of things my mom tries to throw away. I like to add fire and ice to my drawings to make them look cool. Are there any cool things you think I should put in my pictures? I like to try new things. We can talk all about it in art enrichment class!

CARMEN GRIPPER

Hi, I'm Carmen! I'm your creative friend that stays ready for some artsy fartsy fun and my youngins didn't fall too far from the tree. I value collective creativity. Let's empower one another with ideas to make any time together a great time. Share with me in our weekly creative collaboration!

ADDISEN GRIPPER

Hi, I'm Addisen! I like more moving around art, like ballet art and plays. I can dance and make videos. When I do a project, I love to cut paper with my safety scissors and glue it to make a collage. What projects do you like? I'm ready for you to show me in Preschool Pals art class!

CONNOR STALLWORTH

Hi, I'm Connor! I love to draw and make projects out of things my mom tries to throw away. I like to add fire and ice to my drawings to make them look cool. Are there any cool things you think I should put in my pictures? I like to try new things. We can talk about it in our art workshops!

CARMEN GRIPPER

Hi, I'm Carmen! I'm your creative friend that stays ready for some artsy fartsy fun and my youngins didn't fall too far from the tree. Two heads are better than one, so I value collective creativity. Let's empower one another with ideas to make any time together a great time. Share with me in our weekly creative collaboration!

Grow With...

Early Art Education

Choose 1 per month to maintain participation credit and remain an active member

Growing Up Art Virtual Preschool

Preschool Pals art class held once a month for ages 3-5.

Pricing:

$15 for first child/$10 for siblings

Bonus Content:

1 month access to Virtual Spanish Class, Virtual Cooking Class, Virtual Field Trip, PE and Nutrition Printables, Faith-Based PreK Class*

*Faith-Based PreK Class is Christian and available upon request only

Growing Up Art Virtual Enrichment

Fun in Foundation art enrichment class held once a month for ages 5-6.

Pricing:

$15 for first child/$10 for siblings

Bonus Content:

1 month access to Virtual Spanish Class, Virtual Cooking Class, Virtual Field Trip, PE and Nutrition Printables

GUA Evening of the Arts Class

In-person art class held once a month for all ages.

Pricing:

$20 for first child/ $15 for siblings/adults free

Bonus Content:

Virtual Field Trip

GUA Book Club

In-person book club meeting held once a month for each age group (3-5yrs; 5-6yrs)

Pricing:

$15 for first child/ $10 for siblings

Bonus Content:

1 month access to Epic Digital Library school account (M-F, 7am-3pm)

Growing Up Art Virtual Preschool

Preschool Pals art class held once/month

Ages: 3-5yrs

Pricing: $15 for first child/$10 for siblings

Bonus Content: 1 month access to Virtual Spanish Class, Virtual Cooking Class, Virtual Field Trip, PE and Nutrition Printables, Faith-Based PreK Class*

Growing Up Art Virtual Enrichment

Fun in Foundation art enrichment held once/month

Ages: 5-6yrs

Pricing: $15 for first child/$10 for siblings

Bonus Content: Virtual Spanish Class, Virtual Cooking Class, Virtual Field Trip, PE and Nutrition Printables

*Faith-Based PreK Class is Christian and available upon request only

GUA Evening of the Arts Class

In-person art workshop held once/month

Ages: All

Pricing: $20 for first child/ $15 for siblings

Bonus Content: Virtual Field Trip

GUA Book Club

Book club meeting once a month for each age group

Ages: 3-5yrs; 5-6yrs

Pricing: $15 for first child/ $10 for siblings

Bonus Content: 1 month access to Epic Digital Library school account (M-F, 7am-3pm)

Network With...

Creative Collaboration

Qualifies for monthly participation credit

Weekly virtual collaboration Wednesdays via Zoom (in-person collab is more than welcome)

Collaborate on ideas for parties, special events, art projects, home décor, wardrobe & more

Propose or plan collective events, meetups, field trips, art projects & more

Pricing: $5 per one hour session

Network With...

Creative Collaboration

Qualifies for monthly participation credit

Weekly virtual meetup Wednesdays (in-person collab is more than welcome)
Collaborate on ideas for parties, special events, art projects, home decor, wardrobe, work presentations, photos & more
Plan collective events, meetups, field trips, art projects & more

Pricing: $5 per one hour session

Get Social At...

Collective Events

Qualifies for monthly participation credit

In this era, we have become so socially distant. Growing Up Art Collective is all about coming together to create. We love to be outside...We love to see smiling faces! We'd love for your family to add to the joy of our artistic journey! Family Fun Day play dates are included in your free membership and we will also send invitations to exclusive events in your monthly newsletter for you to purchase tickets for. Enjoy our events photo gallery displaying our fun times in the learning and creative development of the entire family.

Get Social At...

Collective Events

Qualifies for monthly participation credit

In this era, we have become so socially distant. Growing Up Art Collective is all about coming together to create. We love to be outside...We love to see smiling faces! We'd love for your family to add to the joy of our artistic journey! Enjoy our events photo gallery displaying our fun times in the learning and creative development of the entire family.

Inspire Others With...

Growing Up Art Gallery

Qualifies for monthly participation credit

Inspire Others With...

Growing Up Art Gallery

Qualifies for monthly participation credit

Growing Up Art Gallery is a collective space for our artists to display their unique talents. We invite you to browse, admire, and get inspired to connect and create with us.

Pricing:

$5 per submission to display for 3 months

Growing Up Art Gallery is a collective space for our artists to display their unique talents. We invite you to browse, admire, and get inspired to connect and create with us.

Pricing: $5 per submission to display for 3 months

FEATURED:

Carmen Gripper

American, Born 1987

Windy, 2020

Vector Drawing

"This piece came about as I made the decision to follow my dreams and step into the artistic pathway that has always been before me. I had the desire to be so inundated with God's creativity that it's all I can see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. Until it's the only way by which I can live and all that I can give. Windy is the visual image of that thought." - Carmen

Tell your walls to grow up!

Or They Can Stay Toddler Chic...

It's Fine...Either Way is Fine!

Tell your walls to grow up!

Or they can stay toddler chic...

It's fine...either way is fine!

Growing Up Art is a collective building artistic wealth to pass

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Meet Our Exhibitors

September 13, 2022 | Black Girl Art Show

ASC Artist Support Grants Provide Nearly $200,000 to Regional Artists

December 9, 2021 | ASC Charlotte

"Carmen Gripper, Mecklenburg—$2,501.14 to support the Growing Up Art & Science Camp."

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Best Online Preschools

July 10, 2023 | By Joy Anderson

If you’re looking for the best online preschool to enroll your preschooler, then look no further! Listed below from A-Z are the best online preschools for children ages 3-5!