Berkeley, CA - California Arts Council's Artist in Residency at Persian Center with artist Taraneh Hemami Art classes for Iranian-American children in Berkeley

This 9 month teaching residency is designed to familiarize the second generation Iranian students (8-18)with their cultural heritage through creative art projects. Children will learn various two and three dimensional art techniques, as well as learning to think creatively and to connect to their heritage through art-making. Guest lecturers and artists will make presentations through out the project. There will be a public presentation of the art works at the end of the course.

Who: Full scholarships are available for selected Iranian-American students with strong artistic and cultural interest. Classes are restricted in size. four different age groups from 8-18

Community service opportunities are available for teenagers interested in working with younger children.

When: Classes will meet once a week on Saturday or Sunday depending on age group. Classes will begin end of January 2001.

How: If interested, please e-mail info@PersianCenter.org or taraneh@slip.net or/ call 510. 848. 0264. We will contact you for a personal interview.