Education
Our education program isn't just about teaching; it's about empowerment. We offer free art and music education, mentorship, and a safe space for under-served students to explore their talents. Whether you're a budding artist, a future musician, or simply curious, our program welcomes all students interested in the arts. Learn more and register below.
FREE ART
CLASSES
All weekly art classes are taught by our Resident Artists and various visiting artists under the direction of Executive Director Duvian Montoya and Educational Director Darcy Hicks.​​ Other local artists teach shorter workshops in connection with various exhibitions.
** Please note that some classes are exclusively available for students from other organizations like Carver Foundation, Norwalk Housing Authority, and Family & Children’s Agency, and must be booked directly through those organizations.**​
Please subscribe to our mailing list if you would like to be notified when new classes are announced.
If the class/workshop that you are interested in taking is full, please email educoordinator@thenorwalkartspace.org to join the waitlist.
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NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED FOR ART CLASSES
All classes are free, but students must register in advance by clicking on one or more classes below
FALL 2026 ART CLASSES
September 28 - December 2
MORE CLASSES.... MORE SESSIONS.... MORE STUDENTS...
MORE ARTS FOR ALL
To meet the incredible demand for our FREE Art and Music Classes and offer MORE CLASSES to MORE STUDENTS, we have divided our Fall Season into two 4-week sessions. We have also divided the classes into middle-school-appropriate (ages 11-14) and more advanced high-school-age groups (ages 14-18) to meet our students' needs.
Registration is NOW OPEN for the first session and will open again for the 2nd Session on October 1st.
As always, please ensure you (or your student) can attend ALL SESSIONS of any afterschool class before registering. Spaces are limited for our FREE high-quality* art and music classes, and attendance is very important to us. Thank you​​
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*Note: Comparable professionally taught art and music classes in our area charge over $500+ per session
New This Fall: Grab & Go Student Meals
End the school week with a delicious, nutritious meal from the Art Space Café! Students will enjoy their meal on site or take home our new Grab & Go to prepare with their family.
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The Art Space Café team prepares meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients from the Westport Farmers Market. Meals will also have fresh fruits and vegetables to share with family for the weekend
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Fridays at 3:30 pm
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All students enrolled in Fall Art and Music classes are welcome to participate.
Register for each Friday meal using the “Book Now” button below.
FALL MUSIC CLASSES
Fall 2026 Semester
September 28 – December 19
Named in honor of the late Alon Panovka, The Alon Music School is Norwalk’s premier music school, dedicated to expanding access to free, high-quality music education for young people across the city. Students have opportunities to perform throughout the year for family, friends, and the community, building confidence while celebrating their musical growth. The school is operated by INTEMPO,
hosted at The Norwalk Art Space and supported by the Norwalk Youth Symphony and the City of Norwalk.
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To learn more about INTEMPO, click here.
To view our free art classes, go here.
Registration for The Alon Music School classes
is now available
MONDAYS
Choir
TUESDAYS
Strings Classes
THURSDAYS
Ukulele & Guitar Classes
SATURDAYS
String Orchestra