Registration opens:
March 18th, 2026 7:00pm

Tween Artists in Residence

For tweens ages 7 to 11 years old.

About the Program

Budding artists are invited to join us for this 3-part series, where you get to fill our gallery space with your art!

Each week in the series will be dedicated to a different stage of the artistic process: 

• Week 1 (April 8): Learning about artistic styles and getting inspired while developing our own works of art. 
• Week 2 (April 15): Working on our dedicated art pieces, which can be taken home and brought back ahead of the final gallery display. 
• Week 3 (April 22): We'll showcase our art during a Gallery Exhibition opening reception with friends and caregivers. 

Final art pieces from the program will be on display in the Program Room at the John M. Harper Branch for approximately 2 weeks after the final session, after which participants will be able to come pick up their art. 

No prior artistic or gallery experience is required. All skill levels are welcome. 

For tweens ages 7-11. Please register each child attending separately. 

Please note, a caregiver must remain in the library while children under 10 years of age attend a program. [this does NOT need to be included if a caregiver is required to stay for the program] 

This program is part of a series. There are 3 sessions taking place on Wednesdays, April 8, 15 and 22.

We kindly remind you that registrations will be removed if the registered person does not meet the program’s specified age requirements. 

Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos. 

For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image, and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video. 

Staff: Charlie