Teen Arts Council participants making art together at Krasl

Education at Krasl

Teen Arts Council

Create, connect, and help shape art experiences with a community of teens in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor.

A young artist drawing

ART SHAPED BY TEENS

Krasl Teen Arts Council (TAC) brings together young people ages 13–20 to organize artmaking gatherings, events, educational field trips, and visiting artist workshops. These youth experiences are free.

GET INVOLVED

Follow @kraslteens on Instagram for current activities and updates. Contact Krasl to learn how to participate.

A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT

Founded in summer 2020, the council expanded in 2022–2023 through a memorial gift honoring Greg Howell. Additional support is provided in memory of Sarah E. Cayo, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

MORE WAYS TO CREATE

Classes and Workshops Krasl

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

Make something. Try a new medium. Build your creative practice with art experiences for youth, teens, and adults.

Ceramics student working in the Krasl studio

CLAY ARTIST GUILD

Independent studio access for experienced ceramicists, in a shared space for creative growth and community.

Visitors exploring art at Krasl

PROGRAMS & TOURS

Look closer at the art with artist programs and guided tours for schools, groups, friends, and families.

Family artmaking at Krasl

FAMILY DAYS & FAMILY NIGHTS

Create and learn together through free, hands-on art projects for all ages and abilities.

MEMBERS GET MORE

Join Krasl and get closer to the art, artists, and experiences you love. Members enjoy Art Fair perks, early and discounted studio experiences, exhibition invitations, Shop savings, and even more benefits at higher membership levels.