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First City Art Center Field Trip Programs

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First City Art Center provides educational opportunities for artists and the community, while contributing to the overall development of artistic and cultural growth in Pensacola and the Gulf Coast!


Field Trip Program

*This program is currently not being offered. 

Available on Wednesday 9:30-12:00 *50 student max

Available on Friday 9:30-2:00 *100 student max

Field-trips will not be offered June 8th-July 31st. 

What to expect:

  • A glassblowing demonstration (25-30 minutes).
  • A short, 25-30 minute hands-on ceramics project is offered in the classroom.
  • Large groups of 50+ will also include a visit to the Long Hollow Community Art Park.
  • Schools have the option to bring a bag lunch for students to enjoy on the patio or in the park.

Gallery 1060: Grades 4+ may visit the Galley 1060 in group of 25 or less, with teacher and parent chaperone supervision. You’re welcome to watch the artwork in action, but please be respectful of the artists who may be focused on their work during your visit. Please request this option when booking the field-trip.

Project: Students will make a hand-built clay object with air dry clay and take the pieces home the same day. Please plan accordingly and bring boxes or trays to carry the clay pieces, if needed.

Student Maximum: FCAC can accommodate a maximum of 100 students in one trip.

Chaperones: A minimum of one chaperone for every ten students is required.

Schedule: To schedule a School Field Trip, please submit the online form below. After receiving the form we will contact you to confirm and arrange payment of the deposit. Field Trips are not confirmed until we receive a deposit.

Cost: The cost is $5.00 per student with a minimum of 25 students, or $125. Alternate packages and scholarships may be available if financing is an issue, please contact Create@firstcityart.org to request more info.

Deposit: A minimum $100 deposit is required to reserve your appointment, which will be applied toward the total balance based on the number of students attending on the day of your visit. No-shows will forfeit their deposit, cancellations up to 24 hours in advance will receive a refund of their deposit minus a 10% processing fee. To reschedule a field trip, please call our office (850) 429-1222 at least 24 hours in advance, and we may be able to move your appointment (based on availability) without a processing fee.

 

Field-trip / Pottery Badge Class Request







  • Please note we offer Field-trips on Wednesday (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m

  • Cancellation Policy/ Deposit

    A $100 deposit is required to reserve a field-trip, which will be applied to the total balance based on the number of students attending on the day of your visit.

    You will be contacted for the deposit after the date is confirmed available.

    If your school/group is attending multiple days, we only require a one time $100 deposit.

    No-shows will forfeit their deposit, cancellations up to 24 hours in advance will receive a refund of their deposit minus a 10% processing fee.

  • In the field below indicates that you have read and understand the required deposit and cancellation policy.







 


Cub Scout Art Belt Loop and Girl Scout Pottery Badge

*This program is currently not being offered. 

What to expect:

  • Scout Art Belt Loop– An art educator will provide a lesson on six basic elements of design. Scouts will then complete a color wheel project using paints.
  • Girl Scout Pottery Badge- Girl Scouts will complete a 45 min-1 hour hands-on pottery project using air dry clay. The class will include a talk about clay and the glazing process.

The cost is $10 per student with a minimum of 10 students or $100.

A $100 deposit is required to reserve your class, which will be applied to the total balance based on the number of students attending on the day of your visit.

No-shows will forfeit any payments made, cancellations up to 24 hours in advance will receive a refund of their deposit minus a 10% processing fee.


 Art Academic Pin Two-day Program

*This program is currently not being offered. 

Scouts who have earned their Art Belt Loop are eligible to earn an Art Academic Pin in our more intense two-day program. First City Art Center will provide an art educator to help the scouts complete the requirements to earn this pin. Scouts are encouraged to bring their work to a subsequent meeting to display.

We encourage dens or packs to book this as a group. Each day consists of classes for two hours and is held after school or on weekends. Please be sure to call about booking this field trip as far in advance as possible to discuss available dates for a teacher.

What to expect:

  • Day One
    • Paper making project
    • Pottery project
    • Gallery tour
  • Day Two
    • Photography project (digital, scouts will need to bring their own smartphone, tablet or cameras)
    • Sculpture project (upcycling project)
    • Self portrait project using various art techniques

Cost is $30 per student for the two-day class.

A $100 deposit is required to reserve your class, which will be applied to the total balance based on the number of students attending on the day of your visit.

No-shows will forfeit their deposit, cancellations up to 24 hours in advance will receive a refund of their deposit minus a 10% processing fee.

 

 

First City Art Center

  • 1060 N. Guillemard St. Pensacola, FL 32501
  • 850.429.1222
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