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GROWING UP ART

Artist Collective building foundation through early art education because even the smallest creatives need a community.
Even the smallest creatives need a community.


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We Are...

GROWING UP ART

Growing Up Art is a family artist collective based in Charlotte, NC with a focus on early art education and the creative development of all ages. It is our mission to empower young artists with the skills, experiences, connections, and family support needed to build a solid foundation for their art careers, rekindle the flame for artists that have lost their spark, and develop creativity in those who don't consider themselves as creative.


Growing Up Art is open to families with children ages 3-6. Families that join our collective will develop their creativity with the following benefits:

  • Virtual Art Preschool (3-5yrs)

  • Virtual Art Enrichment (5-6yrs)

  • Priority Registration for Art Science Summer Camp

  • Collective art gallery to display select works

  • Weekly creative collaboration on ideas for special events, projects, home decor & more

  • Collective events for the family

We Are...

GROWING UP ART

Growing Up Art is a family artist collective based in Charlotte, NC with a focus on early art education and the creative development of all ages. It is our mission to empower young artists with the skills, experiences, connections, and family support needed to build a solid foundation for their art careers, rekindle the flame for artists that have lost their spark, and develop creativity in those who don't consider themselves as creative.


Growing Up Art is open to families with children ages 3-6. Families that join our collective will develop the creativity of the entire family with the following benefits:

  • Virtual Art Preschool for ages 3-5

  • Virtual Art Enrichment for ages 5-6

  • Priority Registration for Art Science Summer Camp

  • Collective art gallery to display select works

  • Weekly creative collaboration on ideas for special events, projects, home decor & more

  • Group events for the family

Meet Your...

FOUNDING ARTISTS!

ADDISEN GRIPPER

Hi, I'm Addisen! I like more moving around art, like ballet art and plays. I can dance and make videos. When I do a project, I love to cut paper with my safety scissors and glue it to make a collage. What projects do you like? I'm ready for you to show me in Preschool Pals art class!

CONNOR STALLWORTH

Hi, I'm Connor! I love to draw and make projects out of things my mom tries to throw away. I like to add fire and ice to my drawings to make them look cool. Are there any cool things you think I should put in my pictures? I like to try new things. We can talk all about it in art enrichment class!

CARMEN GRIPPER

Hi, I'm Carmen! I'm your creative friend that stays ready for some artsy fartsy fun and my youngins didn't fall too far from the tree. I value collective creativity. Let's empower one another with ideas to make any time together a great time. Share with me in our weekly creative collaboration!

ADDISEN GRIPPER

Hi, I'm Addisen! I like more moving around art, like ballet art and plays. I can dance and make videos. When I do a project, I love to cut paper with my safety scissors and glue it to make a collage. What projects do you like? I'm ready for you to show me in Preschool Pals art class!

CONNOR STALLWORTH

Hi, I'm Connor! I love to draw and make projects out of things my mom tries to throw away. I like to add fire and ice to my drawings to make them look cool. Are there any cool things you think I should put in my pictures? I like to try new things. We can talk about it in our art workshops!

CARMEN GRIPPER

Hi, I'm Carmen! I'm your creative friend that stays ready for some artsy fartsy fun and my youngins didn't fall too far from the tree. Two heads are better than one, so I value collective creativity. Let's empower one another with ideas to make any time together a great time. Share with me in our weekly creative collaboration!

Grow With...

Early Art Education

*10 month School Year Enrollment for Collective Members Only

Growing Up Art Virtual Preschool

Preschool Pals art class held once a month for ages 3-5.

Growing Up Art Virtual Enrichment

Fun in Foundation art enrichment class held once a month for ages 5-6.

GUA Evening of the Arts Class

In-person art class held once a month for ages 3-6yrs.

GUA Book Club

In-person book club meeting held once a month for each age group (3-5yrs; 5-6yrs)

Bonuses Included:

  • Collective art gallery

  • In-person art workshops

  • Epic Digital Library

  • Virtual Spanish Class

  • Virtual Cooking Class

  • Virtual Faith-Based Prek

  • Virtual Field Trips

  • PE and Nutrition Guides

  • Priority Camp Registration

  • Group Events

Growing Up Art Virtual Preschool

Preschool Pals art class held once a month for ages 3-5yrs.

Growing Up Art Virtual Enrichment

Fun in Foundation art enrichment class held once a month for ages 5-6yrs.

GUA Evening of the Arts Class

In-person art class held once a month for all ages (3-6yrs).

GUA Book Club

Book club meeting once a month for each age group (3-5yrs; 5-6yrs)

Bonuses Included:

  • Collective Art Gallery

  • In-Person Art Workshops

  • Epic Digital Library

  • Virtual Spanish Class

  • Virtual Cooking Class

  • Virtual Faith-Based PreK

  • Virtual Field Trips

  • PE and Nutrition

  • Group Events

  • Collective Art Gallery
  • Spanish class
  • Epic Digital Library
  • PE and Nutrition
  • Virtual field trips
  • In-person art workshops
  • Growing Up Art Science Camp
  • Teacher office hours by appt

Priority Registration for Growing Up Art Science Camp

Network With...

Creative Collaboration

  • Weekly virtual collaboration Wednesdays via Zoom (in-person collab is more than welcome)

  • Collaborate on ideas for parties, special events, art projects, home décor, wardrobe & more

  • Propose or plan collective events, meetups, field trips, art projects & more


Network With...

Creative Collaboration
  • Weekly virtual meetup Wednesdays (in-person collab is more than welcome)

  • Collaborate on ideas for parties, special events, art projects, home decor, wardrobe, work presentations, photos & more

  • Plan collective events, meetups, field trips, art projects & more

Get Social At...

Collective Events

In this era, we have become so socially distant. Growing Up Art Collective is all about coming together to create. We love to be outside...We love to see smiling faces! We'd love for your family to add to the joy of our artistic journey! Enjoy our events photo gallery displaying our fun times in the learning and creative development of the entire family.

Get Social At...

Collective Events

In this era, we have become so socially distant. Growing Up Art Collective is all about coming together to create. We love to be outside...We love to see smiling faces! We'd love for your family to add to the joy of our artistic journey! Enjoy our events photo gallery displaying our fun times in the learning and creative development of the entire family.

Inspire Others With...

Growing Up Art Gallery

Inspire Others With...

Growing Up Art Gallery

*Gallery submissions open to collective members and their immediate family only

Growing Up Art Gallery is a collective space for our artists to display their unique talents. We invite you to browse, admire, and get inspired to connect and create with us.

Growing Up Art Gallery is a collective space for our artists to display their unique talents. We invite you to browse, admire, and get inspired to connect and create with us.

FEATURED:

Carmen Gripper

American, Born 1987

Windy, 2020

Vector Drawing

"This piece came about as I made the decision to follow my dreams and step into the artistic pathway that has always been before me. I had the desire to be so inundated with God's creativity that it's all I can see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. Until it's the only way by which I can live and all that I can give. Windy is the visual image of that thought." - Carmen

Tell your walls to grow up!

Or They Can Stay Toddler Chic...

It's Fine...Either Way is Fine!

Tell your walls to grow up!


Or they can stay toddler chic...

It's fine...either way is fine!

Growing Up Art is a collective building artistic wealth to pass

Haven't Heard About Us?

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Haven't Heard About Us?

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In the News

Meet Our Exhibitors

September 13, 2022 | Black Girl Art Show


ASC Artist Support Grants Provide Nearly $200,000 to Regional Artists

December 9, 2021 | ASC Charlotte


"Carmen Gripper, Mecklenburg—$2,501.14 to support the Growing Up Art & Science Camp."

ART EDUCATION Growing Minds

the Creative

Way!



Check Us Out...

IN THE NEWS

Meet Our Exhibitors

September 13, 2022 | By Black Girl Art Show

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December 9, 2021 | By ASC Charlotte


"Carmen Gripper, Mecklenburg—$2,501.14 to support the Growing Up Art & Science Camp."

GROWING MINDS THE CREATIVE WAY

Check out our art education opportunities

GROWING MINDS THE CREATIVE WAY

Check out our art education opportunities

Growing Up Art

Virtual Preschool

Growing Up Art has established a preschool that is the heart of creative thinking and expression, encouraging our children to nurture their passion, use their imaginations to be resourceful, bring their individuality into a collective group, and allow exploration of the arts to guide them through the Process of Self-Discovery.


Growing Up Art & Science Camp

Sponsored by the Charlotte Art & Science Council, Growing Up Art will be offering a FREE 5-day virtual S.T.E.A.M. camp during Charlotte-Mecklenburg School's 2022 Spring Break. PreK-2nd Grade scholars will have access to 5 on-demand art classes that offer education enrichment in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

GROWING MINDS THE CREATIVE WAY

Check out our art education opportunities

GROWING MINDS THE CREATIVE WAY

Check out our art education opportunities

Growing Up Art Virtual Preschool

Growing Up Art has established a preschool that is the heart of creative thinking and expression, encouraging our children to nurture their passion, use their imaginations to be resourceful, bring their individuality into a collective group, and allow exploration of the arts to guide them through the Process of Self-Discovery.

Growing Up Art & Science Camp

Sponsored by the Charlotte Art & Science Council, Growing Up Art will be offering a FREE 5-day virtual S.T.E.A.M. camp during Charlotte-Mecklenburg School's 2022 Spring Break. PreK-2nd Grade scholars will have access to 5 on-demand art classes that offer education enrichment in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Questions?

Review our FAQ sheet for program details and guidelines for gallery submissions.

GROW ART WITH US!

Growing Up Art

P.O. Box 68197

Charlotte, NC 28216

Info@wearegrowingupart.com

980-500-9478

Office Hours

Tuesday 6pm-7pm

Thursday 6pm-7pm

Growing Up Art

P.O. Box 68197

Charlotte, NC 28214

Info@wearegrowingupart.com

980-500-9478

  • Growing Up Art 2022