Elevated Arts – Young Adults

Elevated Arts – Young Adults (YA) is a space for rising 6th through 12th grade artists to elevate and enrich their individualv artistic voices by participating in a community of artists who want to continue their art explorations over the summer.

Whether an experienced artist, a novice, a local, or a visitor, Elevated Arts is a safe space with a variety of sessions to choose from.

Sessions run every Monday from 10 am through 2 pm and the fees include all materials and instruction from a licensed art teacher. Check out a session (or several) and leave with improved technical skills, conceptual ability, and a greater sense of community!

Mondays, June 20 – August 8, from 10 am – 2 pm in the King Community Room (no class July 4)

Please bring a sack lunch to eat, as this class is during lunchtime.

$50 per class* | sign up for all 7 sessions and get a 10% discount!

*minimum of 5 students registered to hold class.

Meet the Instructor

Linsey Olesiak has a BS in Art Education from Bemidji State University and a MA in Arts Management from the University of Denver. Linsey has been a visual arts instructor in the K-12 setting for eleven years. In addition to teaching visual arts, she founded a stagecraft club, running club, and art club and coached the girls’ soccer team leading them to two back-to-back city championships. As an art teacher for DPS and the University of Denver, Linsey has received awards for concept integration and distinguished teaching practices. When she isn’t sharing her passion for the arts with others, Linsey can be found managing her art business, Sisu Studios, or enjoying all that the Colorado mountains have to offer with her family.


Center for the Arts strives to enrich and engage the community by fostering artistic expression and cultural experiences in Crested Butte.