The Expression Program Purpose

Expression offers students a chance to learn how to express their emotions, thoughts, and opinions through healthy and artistic means. Students take part in creating collective art pieces, as taught by artists from the Holland Area Arts Council.

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What are the Perks of Being in Expression?

Students learn new artistic techniques and experiment with different mediums.

Students have a healthy outlet to express feelings, thoughts, and opinions with other kids and caring adults.

Students create lasting works of art that are displayed at The Bridge.

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What Happens Each Program Day?

Students come to The Bridge after school, enjoy some snacks and then head to their art workroom.

A trained art therapist from the Holland Area Arts Council provides guidance in the artistic process and in incorporating emotional expression into their greater artistic project.

Students create an art project over the course of 3 or 4 sessions. There are 2 projects each school year.

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What is the Program’s Schedule?

Expression runs during the school year. Each project is spread out over several months, and enrollment is open all year.

The program meets on designated Friday afternoons, from the time students get done with school until 5:00.

During the school year, this program only meets on days when school is in session for a full day.

Three Options for Getting Involved

 

Sign Up Online

Fill out the online enrollment form to get your child signed up.

Complete Enrollment Packet

Print, complete, and return this enrollment packet to The Bridge.

Contact Us

Not sure about signing up yet? Feel free to fill out our contact form, give us a call, or stop by to get more information.

Looking to Volunteer?

Have an interest in providing a supporting role in this or any of our programs? We’re always looking for more adults interested in building deeper relationships with kids in each of our programs. To learn more about volunteering through The Bridge click the link below.

Do you have a background in art or art therapy? We’re always looking for people to connect with the Holland Area Arts Council to become teachers. To learn more about HAAC and to connect with their staff, please click the link below.

“It’s fun, it’s chaotic, it’s artistic, it’s cool, and I love it! I got to meet new friends, too!”

— Middle School Student, Dec. 2024