Expressive Arts

This project empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Through a competitive process, students explore their interests, unleash their creativity, share their work, and celebrate their achievements!

The Computer Graphic Design project introduces 4-H youth to the exciting world of digital art and design. Participants will learn to use graphic design software, develop their artistic skills, and create visually appealing projects.

How do you want to express yourself? You can explore different genres, or kinds of writing, such as poetry, short stories, plays, essays, longer works, or even multimedia projects. Then, learn about the different parts of each, like themes, plot, character, word choice, meter and rhythm, and more.

Youth will explore different fiber art techniques, including weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, and embroidery. This project will help them develop fine motor skills, creativity, and an appreciation for the diversity of fiber arts.

To develop and enhance the awareness and understanding of the visual world and how historical artistic representation and techniques are still used today

The Performing Arts begin with imagination and creativity. Delve into the dynamic and expressive world of performing arts. Participants will learn various performance techniques, understand the cultural significance behind different performance styles, and create their own performances.

The 4-H Photography project helps youth explore the world through the lens of a camera. Learn about equipment, capturing great images, and sharing your knowledge with others.

Welcome to “Upcycle Your Style” formerly known as Decorate Your Duds. In this project, you will have the opportunity to create clothing items that are special and unique. You are encouraged to experiment with colors, texture, fabrics, and yarns, and turn your ideas and designs into garments!

Videography is art, communications, and technology all at the same time. Becoming good at making videos teaches media literacy – the ability to fully understand media messages that come at us every day. 

Is art your Spark? Do you want to express yourself, be creative, or make an impression? Cutting and pasting, painting, sculpting, drawing, printing, construction with fibers and other materials are all exciting hands-on activities in an Arts Project. Use a variety of materials. Learn new techniques. Explore your creativity. Art can be a way to share what you think, explore your emotions, find a career, or change the world. Be yourself. Explore visual arts!