These programs enable youth to develop creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.

Fine Arts Exhibit

The Fine Arts Exhibit is a year-round program that encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6–18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, and sculpture. Participants have the opportunity to display their creations at local and regional exhibits.

Digital Arts Suite and Festivals

The Digital Arts Suite teaches members ages 6 to 18 years how to create computer-generated art. In each of the five tutorials (Web Tech, Design Tech, Photo Tech, Music Tech and Movie Tech), members advance through three levels of animated lessons online and participate in instructor-led group activities. Club members ages 10 to 18 are invited to submit their artwork to the annual Club Tech Digital Arts Festivals, which celebrate Club members’ creativity in web design, graphic design, photo illustration, music composition and film production/screenplay writing.

ImageMakers: National Photography Program

This comprehensive photography program encourages girls and boys to learn and practice photography, expressing themselves in creative and innovative ways. The national initiative delivers a state-of-the-art photography curriculum, provides photographic resources and opportunities for Club members to compete on a national level. ImageMakers provides local, regional and national recognition through an annual photography contest. Winning photos will be displayed nationwide at museums as well as at Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s annual National Conference.

MusicMakers

This year-round program encourages Club members ages 6 to 18 to have fun exploring music making and learning to play drums and guitar.