The future does not look bright for the Young Rembrandts, an after-school arts program that now provides the only art education for elementary students in the Rapid City school district.

Once the school day is over, students in St. Joseph have been exploring various forms of art thanks to an after-school program through the Allied Arts Council.

Professional artists, hands-on learning, and public performances top the list of elements tweens want in after school arts programs, according to a national market-research-based study released today.

Taylor Duval, 17, says his parents are happy that he practices graffiti.Why? He’s not vandalizing public property, but instead enrolling in an after-school course with the YMCA’s Breakt… ...