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Art in the Afternoon

Art in the Afternoon is a free after-school class for Palms Middle School students interested in a directed, hands-on art experience.

Classes are from 3:06pm to 4:06pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. There are no classes on Tuesdays, holidays, or shortened days. There are no late buses for this program.

Classes are taught by art teachers Ms. Goldin (Room 162) and Ms. Purdy (Room 165).

The program culminates with a wonderful Art Show in the library, attended by our resident artists, their families, friends, faculties and members of the community. Attendees are also treated to musical performances from members of our band and orchestras!

The Art in the Afternoon program is generously sponsored by Friends of Palms.

End-of-Year Art Show

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 3:15-4:15pm

At the end of the semester, student artists in the Art in the Afternoon program exhibit their artwork at a "juice and cheese" reception in the School Library. All Palms families are invited. There is live chamber music and a lucky numbers auction to raise money for the arts at Palms.

Please join the resident artists from our Art in the Afternoon program to view their work and enjoy classical music performed by band and orchestra students.

Parents: Please contact Friends of Palms if you can help coordinate the Art Show and Reception.

Spring 2024 Art in the Afternoon

Applications for the 2024 Art in the Afternoon program were available in the Room 162 and Room 165 during Break. Classes began Wednesday, January 17, 2024 and ended Monday, April 29, 2024. We'll post the 2025 application when it becomes available.

Spring 2024 Art in the Afternoon Application

The application must have been signed by students and parents, and students must have committed to attending all classes. Space was limited, and students were accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Example: See an application from a previous year.

Artist: Jesiah Shoate

art by Jesiah Shoate
Photo used with permission.

Artist: Petra Schaaf-Grisham

art by Petra Schaaf-Grisham
Photo used with permission.

2023 Art Show

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