The Prairie Arts Center will kick off its fall youth programming on Aug. 27 with the first Art Academy class of the 2024-25 academic year. Art Academy is an after-school course designed for students who wish to explore and grow their artistic aptitude. Students learn and practice foundational skills in the visual arts and are exposed to various 2D and 3D mediums. Art Academy students also develop strong visual literacy and critical thinking skills by viewing and discussing their own artwork and the artwork of others.