Waterworks strives to enhance the creative capacity of individuals and communities. Exposure to professional art exhibitions fosters art appreciation. Art instruction provides a foundation in art history, a vision for original creativity, and desire for life-long learning.

Waterworks aspires to lead and innovate in museum education by engaging and inspiring students of all ages, socio-economic levels, and cultures.

Art Education Opportunities at Waterworks include…

Virtual ARTstops

Adult Studio Classes/Workshops

2025 Summer Visiting Artist Residency

Jr. ARTpops & Family Fun

ARTpops for Adults

Youth Art Classes

Education Partnerships

Education Scholarship Application

Because everyone should get to experience art-making for themselves, the Katharine W. Osborne Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance for Waterworks’ studio art classes to adults and children in financial need.

Click “Education Scholarship Application” above to download and print a form.

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Class Registration & General Infomation

Discounts & Scholarships

Member Discounts:

  • To receive member rates and discounts, the Annual WVAC Membership must be valid at time of registration.

  • MEMBERS who register for 3 or more classes (at the same time for the same student) will receive $5 off the class tuition fee for the 3rd and subsequent classes.

Join & Register Together: First-time members receive a 20% membership discount when joining Waterworks and registering for class(es), at the same time.

Scholarships: A limited number of need-based scholarships are available through the KATHARINE W. OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. For additional information and an application please contact WVAC Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 704.636.1882. Please note: Limit one scholarship per family/household, per calendar year.

Registration & Payment

  1. Select classes in the appropriate age group for your child. Children must reach the specified age by the first day of class or by June 1 for Summer ARTventures. (NO exceptions)

  2. All tuition fees are expected to be paid in full at time of registration. If this is not possible, a NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE deposit of $25 per class, per student is required to hold the student’s spot. The fee will be applied toward the full class tuition.

  3. For your convenience, you may register online with payment via PayPal, by phone with a credit card, or in person during regular business hours with cash, check, or credit card.

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Cancellation & Withdrawal

  1. Waterworks Visual Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment and will refund 100% of your class fee including the $25 registration fee. Notification of class cancellations will be made by email at least 7 calendar days prior to the first day of class.

  2. Any request for withdrawal must be made in person or over the phone ten (10) days before the start of the class(es) to be eligible for a WVAC voucher. Email and voicemail withdrawal or cancellation WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED and any voucher due will be forfeited.

  3. No monetary refunds will be given for withdrawal. WVAC Vouchers will be issued, and can be applied to future class registrations.