Our Programs

After-School Art Education & Youth Enrichment

We provide year-round art education and enrichment for Binghampton youth (ages 7-14) through vibrant after-school programs, spring activities and summer camps.

Creative Sprouts After-School Arts Education & Youth Enrichment Program (Fall 2026 )

September 1 - December 10

The Carpenter Art Garden’s Creative Sprouts after school program is the major component in carrying out our mission. This program serves the Binghampton community through art, mindfulness, urban farming workshops, and youth entrepreneurship. Our program creates a safe and supportive environment where participants can engage in meaningful art based activities that promote personal growth, community bonding and sustainable living.

This year we are offering many new and amazing opportunities every Tuesday - Thursday from 3:30-5:00pm. Contact Program Director, Teqosha White for more details at programming@carpenterartgarden.org.

Stories in Color: Arts + Literacy K–3 After-School Program

Stories in Color is a year-long after-school pilot program that helps young learners grow as readers, writers, artists, and storytellers through hands-on creative experiences. Led by a professional teaching artist and supported by teen mentors and community volunteers, students explore drawing, painting, collage, creative writing, and visual storytelling while strengthening literacy skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Throughout the year, students will create and illustrate three original five-page storybooks, build vocabulary through weekly Fry sight words, develop characters and story plots, and gain confidence expressing their ideas through both words and art. Along the way, they'll meet children's authors, receive signed books to take home, and celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends at an end-of-year Storybook Showcase.

Whether your child already loves reading and drawing or is just beginning to discover their creativity, Stories in Color provides a welcoming space where imagination flourishes, confidence grows, and every child has the opportunity to become both an author and an artist. And because it is sponosored by the Tennessee Arts Commission, we can offer this program completely free for families.

Youth Workforce Development

Carpenter Art Garden’s Youth Workforce Development Program provides paid, hands-on learning opportunities that build practical skills, leadership, and pathways to employment.

Teen Maker’s Club (TMC) - Summer 2026 Edition (ONLY 8 Spots Available)

Registration Open - Summer Programming runs from June 15 - July 16 th

The Teen Maker’s Club is a paid, hands-on arts and workforce development pilot program for students in in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade who are interested in art and creativity. TMC provides teens with a safe, structured space to learn craft-based art skills while building confidence, responsibility, and job readiness. The program combines collaborative art-making with entrepreneurship and real-world experience, supporting teens as creative producers and emerging workers.

The Teen Maker’s Club is designed to:

• Offer meaningful, paid opportunities for teens

• Address limited youth employment options

• Build practical artistic and business skills

• Strengthen connection to community and creative identity

  Please note that priority is given to Binghampton youth and those already previously in the program.

Teen Job Hub

The Teen Job Hub employs Art Garden youth (ages 14-22) who are prepared for more responsibility. When we ask applicants why they want to work at the Art Garden they say they want to work with people they love, be in a space where they feel supported, and do work that is fun and that they feel is important for the neighborhood.

Some of the opportunities have been grant-supported work — including Apprenticeships which have focused on the design and production of artwork for Mosaic Memorial Sculpture Park, the Welcome to Binghampton Mural, and Tillman Sculpture Park. In addition, teens have served as classroom assistants, camp counselors, and more!

For upcoming opportunities, please email Tarlisa Evans at tarlisa@carpenterartgarden.org or contact the CAG administrative office at 901.249.3577.