Threshold to Hope art gallery in Bloomington is introducing a new program called SPARK — Spreading Peace and Acts of Random Kindness — in Bloomington-Normal, encouraging young people to get active in the community.
The gallery will hold staggered group meetings for students in pre-k through high school to brainstorm and take action, with parents welcome to attend, too. Meetings will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month and from 4 to 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 200 W. Monroe St. in downtown Bloomington.
All community youth are welcome to participate in the program.
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The following activities are a part of Threshold to Hope's mission:
Art instruction, mentoring, and marketing resulting in greater confidence, reduced stress and potential financial gain for participants
Modeling freedom of self-expression through painting art
Money management mentoring, support and social engagement
At Threshold to Hope, we believe that art is a universal language that bridges cultures and brings people together. We aim to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can create, appreciate and enjoy art. Open art sessions are "pay what you can" and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
Our instructed classes o
At Threshold to Hope, we believe that art is a universal language that bridges cultures and brings people together. We aim to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can create, appreciate and enjoy art. Open art sessions are "pay what you can" and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
Our instructed classes often have a minimal fee associated with them.
Efforts are made to make art accessible to all abilities and disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made. If you have a specific need, please contact us for accommodations.
Located in the heart of the city, Threshold to Hope is easily accessible by public transportation and surrounded by many other art galleries, shops and restaurants. Our central location makes us the perfect destination for art lovers looking to spend a day exploring the city or finding a place to create..
Our studio, gallery and boutique are open the same hours as our open art sessions. Our artists are constantly creating new and exciting pieces to add to our collection, ensuring that there is always something new to discover at Threshold to Hope.
Tuesday-Thursday are adults only. Saturdays children are welcome with an adult.
Our studio, gallery and boutique are open the same hours as our open art sessions. Saturdays are dedicated to children's programing. Children may attend when accompanied by an adult for guided art projects on a "pay what you can" basis.