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Teens Complete and Premiere
Hart Documentary

For weeks, a small group of teens from the Newhall Community Center have been putting effort into their “William S. Hart, Silent Screen Hero” documentary. The film covers Hart’s life from his early years through his film career, and premiered Wednesday night at the ARTree General Meeting. The filmmakers, who all attend Hart High School, had the rare opportunity of filming inside the Hart Mansion, and received generous cooperation from the staff. The project was funded by a grant from The City of Santa Clarita. Additional screenings are planned for future dates.

The Ever-Changing Wall Kicks It!

The ARTree’s Kickstarter campaign to fund the next version of The Ever-Changing Wall will launch later this month. ARTree buttons, magnets, and t-shirts are just some of the rewards offered to backers of The Wall for as little as a $5 pledge. Watch your e-mail for the official launch of the campaign and how to find us on the Kickstarter site. The Wall cannot return without your support, as well as the support of friends from around the country who believe in community art and arts education.

Brighton Collectibles Support ARTree Again

Brighton Collectibles on The Patios at the Valencia Westfield Center is again supporting The ARTree’s efforts to bring art education to young people. A newly-designed “Americana” bracelet will be sold, with 50% of the proceeds going to non-profit programs in Santa Clarita. Last year, thanks to your support, Brighton awarded The ARTree nearly $3,000 to be used for materials. The bracelet is available while supplies last, and all of us thank Brighton Collectibles for their generous support.

Summer Classes Branch Out in Canyon Country & Newhall

Classes are in full swing at the Canyon Country and Newhall Community Centers. Both sessions began June 18 and continue through July 23. This is The ARTree’s first class in Canyon Country, teaching the “Arts Sampler” program. Offered in Newhall will be a new program involving teens building unique “bots” from Styrofoam, creating a story for these characters, and writing a script to be performed at the end of the class. Each class will build on the previous one, helping students to create a presentation from concept to completion over the six-week period.

Old Tiles Will Find New Home on South Fork Trail

Make a permanent contribution to public art by donating your surplus or broken tile for the new ARTree mosaic mural on the South Fork Trail. Work begins this fall and we need an abundance of tiles to cover the large sections of wall on the trail behind Auto Row. Tile of any type or size can be used, and you can look forward to seeing your contribution to the mural as you bike or run by. Contact the ARTree at theartree@gmail.com to arrange for a pickup before September.

A Special Note

The entire ARTree community sends our condolences to former board member Paula Dwyer, whose bother, Chuck, died suddenly early this month. We request you to keep Paula and her family in your thoughts.