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Winchendon Youth Art Club

Nurturing Creativity. Building Confidence. Inspiring the Future.

Welcome to the Winchendon Youth Art Club — a youth-led creative initiative designed to provide students in grades 3–8 with a safe, expressive, and enriching space to explore the arts. Launched in Fall 2024 in response to school budget cuts and a lack of extracurricular offerings, the Art Club met weekly throughout the entire 2024–2025 school year, empowering young artists to create, collaborate, and grow.

What We Do

Throughout the school year, a dedicated group of students met each week at Murdock Middle School to experiment with various art forms — including sketching, painting, doodling, paper mâché, and even pottery using a wheel. From the very first session, students took the lead: identifying their passions, planning projects, and making creative decisions together.

But the Art Club was more than just art. It was a space for:

  • Emotional and social development

  • Leadership and teamwork

  • Building self-worth through creative expression

  • Discovering new talents and interests

This program gave students ownership of their learning and a sense of pride in their contributions.

Art Club Showcase

Join us for our Art Club Showcase!

🗓 June 5, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The HUB – 5 Summer Drive, Winchendon, MA

Come celebrate the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our youth. Parents, friends, teachers, and community members are invited to view their artwork and see firsthand the impact of this empowering program.

A Community Effort

This program was made possible thanks to generous grants and support from:

What’s Next?

With strong participation and community enthusiasm, we’re committed to sustaining and growing the Art Club. We’re pursuing additional cultural grants, youth-led fundraising opportunities, and partnerships to ensure this creative space continues for years to come.

“By giving young people the opportunity to be the best versions of themselves, we invest in the future of Winchendon.”

Want to support or learn more? Contact Jaime Gaudette or Gloria Wirtz.

Winchendon Youth Art Club Showcase and Program Overview Podcast
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