OAKWOOD ART KITS!
Oakwood Art Kits provide instructions and materials to help K-5 students complete a hands-on creative project at home! Each Art Kit will fuel imagination, help students remain connected to their school community and curriculum and introduce them to different creative careers in arts and media.
In collaboration with Richmond’s Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, Oakwood Arts is providing 2nd - 5th grade students with Art Kits to help support after-school learning and fun! Oakwood Arts staff join the students virtually to help lead them through the week's activity.
Are you a parent or student who would like to work on an Art Kit? If you are based in Richmond, grab a free Art Kit from the OA Park Giving Library at 3511 P Street. For everyone else, check out the latest Art Kit instructions below and get started! You will only need some basic art supplies and your creative spirit!
The Oakwood Arts Art Kits and Giving Library are made possible by a generous gift from the Bryan and Kathryn Harvey Memorial Endowment. We hope the contents will spark creativity and joy, honoring the memories of Bryan, Kathy, Stella, and Ruby Harvey.
This series of #oakwoodartskit will be inspired by the field of Psychology & Mental Health, created to bring awareness to psychological and mental health disorders affecting the lives of many in our community while also using art as a form of expression.
TRY OUT THIS WEEK’S FEATURED ART PROMPT!
Stop by and grab a kit! You can stop by our Giving Library at our new Outdoor Learning Park and grab a new Art Kit every other week, with all the instructions and art supplies you will need for a fun project! 3511 P Street Richmond, VA
Not able to pick up a kit? No problem below is a list of materials needed for this prompt you can find at home or in stores…
Possible Materials:
Fabric / Paper
Glitter / Pom Poms / Sand Paper
Paint / Crayons / Markers
Download these fun lessons and share what you have created with your community by posting and tagging your amazing artwork on Instagram!
@oakwoodarts #oakwoodartskit
HISTORY OF THE ART KIT PROJECT…
The Oakwood Art Kit project was originally created by Oakwood Arts in response to Richmond Public Schools (RPS) closing as a result of COVID-19 in March 2020. Oakwood Arts' primary goal is to serve our community, and we worked tirelessly during the pandemic to continue making art and creative careers accessible to all through new projects, resources, and partnerships. Oakwood Arts independently packed and distributed more than 600 kits through RPS distribution sites. To learn more about Creativity Kits go here.
Interested in doing more?
Click below to check out past Art Kit prompts!
Looking for resources for Teens? Click here for art kit lessons made for teens.
Check out our Paper Gizmos page for more art activities using paper!
Thank you to the local artists, creatives, and educators who have created art lessons and prompts and gave their invaluable time and talents to this project!
THANK YOU TO OUR ART KIT DONORS + SUPPORTERS!
Abby Anderton · Allison · Sydney Aloe · Marina Brock · Sarah Burgess · Alexandra & Jeremy Byrum · Ryan Elliott Cales · Belkis Carrasco · Judy Castleman · Church Hill Association · Tracy Citeroni · Karen Costello · Rae Cousins · Scot Crooker · Gwen Fitzgerald · Dia Flora · Samantha Forbes · Sarah Fought · Andrew Carnwath & Jennifer Garcia · Garnett's · Georgia · Jenny Glass · Sean Gorman · Tara Gorman · Mike, Robin & Michael Hill · Michael and Cassie Hillian · Tricia Hoover · Jade Multicultural Salon · James River Art League · Joyce Libron · Katie Logan · The Martin Agency · Carla Mathews · Deedles McRoberts · Mike · Mitch · Ashby Nickerson · Page · Karen Palen · Sarah Beasley · Vanessa Pastore · Rachel Pater · Marcia Pater · Plaza Art · The Reaves-Roan Family · Michelle S Reaves · Amanda Reed · Eileen Reynolds · Marty & Ken Reynolds · The Roosevelt · Sara · Alyssa Schwenk ·Kathryn Settle · St. Stephen’s Preschool · Georgia Sink · Daniel Sink · Carla Siqueiros · Sylvia & James Skinner · Tesni Stephens · Gordon Stettinius · Union Hill Civic Association · VPM · Rae Whitlock · Betty and Stan Williams · Crystal Wolverton · Caroline C Wright · Paula K. Zeller · Bucci Zeugner