Communication, Arts & Leisure Sciences
4-H Visual Arts Project
The Colorado 4‑H Visual Arts Project encourages youth to develop creativity and artistic confidence by exploring a variety of media.
In Sketchbook Crossroads, members experiment with drawing, fiber arts, and sculpture while learning design principles, evaluating their own work, offering constructive critique, and connecting art concepts to other subject areas.
In Portfolio Pathways, youth advance their skills through painting, printmaking, and graphic design, continuing to refine techniques, think critically about artistic choices, and explore creative expression across diverse themes and ideas.
Learn more about the 4-H Visual Arts project on Colorado 4-H.
Official Project Materials
Materials & Curriculum
SLV Area Clubs
The San Luis Valley Area has several 4-H clubs that coordinate events and help mentor youth members through a variety of 4-H projects. Most clubs meet once a month.
San Luis Valley Visual Arts Project Details
This project educates on the basic knowledge of visual arts.
You must complete an art project according to state fair requirements along with a completed record book.
Requirements:
- Attend 2 projects meetings.
- Record book in a 3-ring folder will need to accompany your project.
- See Project Manuals above in Materials & Curriculum for details.
Cost:
- Manuals can be purchased at Shop 4-H (link above) or SLV Extension for $8.95
- $10-$50 Supplies