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Yosemite Art and Education Center

Chuck Waldman's art

Photo © Chuck Waldman

The park's main non-profit, the Yosemite Association operates the Yosemite Art and Education Center in partnership with concessioner Delaware North and the National Park Service. Free art classes have been the mainstay function of the YAEC, and sales of art supplies (paint, paper, charcoal, pencils, pastels, etc.) are also important. A different professional artist comes each week to teach their specialty in classess that run from 10a - 2p Wednesday-Saturday, between mid-May and early October.
YA also conducts walk-in naturalist programs from the YAEC for a fee during part of the season.

How to Participate

See YA's website, www.yosemite.org or the park's newspaper, the Yosemite Guide for a schedule of artists. Call 209/372-1442 to sign up a day or two before, or drop by the YAEC. The center is at the lower end of Yosemite Village, where the ATM is.

Dates and Times

The YAEC is closed in the winter. It is open for supplies and classes mid-May through early October, with art classes running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Appropriate Ages: Mature teens and up

 ADA Accessibility Notes
Classes are generally accessible to the mobility impaired as long as a bit of off-pavement travel is acceptable.
 

For More Information, Contact:

Pete Devine

pdevine@yosemite.org
www.yosemite.org
POB 230, El Portal, CA 95318
209/372-1442

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Longitude: -119.584722500
Latitude: 37.745471600
Elevation: 3970 FT (1210 M)
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