Summer Art Camp Studio Intensives
Summer Art Camp, Jr Summer Art Camp Germantown Scholarships Summer Showcase Registration Updates SUMMER ART CAMP Who Children ages 5-16 What Fun children’s art courses in a variety of media.
When Two 2-week sessions Monday - Friday Session I: June 7-18 Session II: July 6-16*
Full day: 9 am-4 pm
Half day: 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm
*Session II begins on a Tuesday. Where Memphis College of Art Overton Park Why Art is good for you. (Don’t tell the kids!) Engaging in art-making increases the attention span, requires strategic thinking and involves meaningful interaction with the physical world. Creative kids are more likely to be excited about learning and curious about their world. We offer gifted teaching artists, exciting and inventive courses and excellent facilities. As the only independent, fully accredited professional art and design institution in Memphis, we are uniquely qualified to guide your children in exploring the visual arts. Age Groups
Classes are grouped by three-year age/grade ranges. Campers must be rising to the minimum grade level in the fall or must reach the minimum age on or before the first day of camp. Ages 5-7 / Grades K-2
Ages 8- 10 / Grades 3-5 Ages 11-13 / Grades 6-8 Ages 14-16 / Grade 9 and up Rising Juniors and Seniors may be interested in our Summer Academy program. Courses Ages 5-7: Art Basics, Sculpture Fun
Ages 8-10: Drawing & Painting, Sculpture Adventure
Ages 11-13: Animation, Comic Storytelling, Create-a-Character, Darkroom Photography, Digital Photography, Drawing, Handbuilding with Clay, My Sketchbook, Painting, Printmaking/Paper Arts Ages 14-16: Comic Storytelling, Darkroom Photography, Digital Photography, Drawing, Handbuilding with Clay, Painting, Printmaking/Paper Arts, Sketchbook as Creative Journal
Studio Intensives (age 14 and up): Advanced Drawing, Filmmaking
Download course descriptions and schedule Tuition Each session is two weeks, and tuition includes supplies and equipment*; full-day tuition includes lunch. Tuition is due in full at the time of registration. Enrolling early is recommended for the greatest class selection. Full day: $580 per session Half day: $295 per session Extended care (8-9 am and 4-5 pm): $50 per session *Students provide their own digital cameras for Digital Photography. BACK TO TOP STUDIO INTENSIVES An intensive learning experience for the serious artist age 14 and up. Classes concentrate in one media and meet for 2 weeks with morning and afternoon studio sessions required. A rich and rigorous experience designed for the advanced student. Advanced Drawing: July 6-16; Portfolio submission required for consideration. Filmmaking: July 6-16; Script proposal required for consideration. Tuition: $580, includes supplies BACK TO TOP
SUMMER ART CAMP, JR
June 28 to July 1 at MCA
Monday to Thursday, 9 to 11 am
Ages: 4-5 Tuition: $95, includes supplies and equipment SUMMER ART CAMP GERMANTOWN June 21 to 25
9 to 11 am
Ages: 4 to 6 Tuition: $120, includes supplies and equipment Location: Municipal Park Pavilion
For more information call (901) 757-7375 BACK TO TOP SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of full and partial scholarships are awarded on a merit basis for our Summer Art Camp for ages 5-16. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee; all decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final. Scholarship awards must be accepted by recipient at least 10 working days prior to the first class session. Payment for any portion of tuition not covered by partial scholarships is due at the time the scholarship is accepted.
Summer scholarship application deadline is Thursday, April 29 at 4 pm.
To apply for a scholarship send:
1. PORTFOLIO with 3 original pieces of art work that must include a portrait, still life and landscape (one of each) drawn or painted from life (not from photos or other works of art). Works should be submitted on standard, 8 1/2” x 11” paper and may be originals or color photocopies of originals. Up to 3 additional pieces may be submitted, but are not required.
2. LETTER OF INTEREST from the child explaining why s/he would benefit from attending the program.
3. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION from a teacher, youth leader, coach or spiritual leader.
4. REGISTRATION FORMS completed, including medical release form.
5. LARGE ENVELOPE self-addressed with correct return postage for returning portfolio. Portfolios without postage will not be returned.
Please call our office at 901-272-5142 if you have any questions about preparing your scholarship submission.
Mail or drop off scholarship applications to:
Memphis College of Art
Community Education
1930 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104 Download Scholarship Guide BACK TO TOP SUMMER SHOWCASE Parents, mark your calendars now! Don't miss our Summer Showcase, featuring work from all Summer Art Camp participants. Summer Showcase July 24 - August 1 in Rust Hall, Main Gallery Gallery open Monday through Friday, 9 to 5; Saturday, 9 to 4; and Sunday, 12 to 4. Showcase Closing Reception Sunday, August 1, 2 to 4 pm Campers, family and friends welcome!
REGISTRATION Registration for Summer Art Camp 2010 is easy and convenient. You may register online, in person, by mail or by fax. Previous participants may register by phone. Online Click here to register online. Once you submit your registration form you may continue and pay online or you may call our office at 901-272-5142 for additional payment options. By Mail You may register by mail and pay by check, money order, Visa or Mastercard. Download the mail-in form here. Mail to: Memphis College of Art Community Education 1930 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 By Fax You may register by fax and pay by Visa or Mastercard. Download the fax form here. Fax to: 901-272-5128 In Person You may register in person at Rust Hall inside Overton Park. Please let the Safety Officer at the front desk know you are here to register for Summer Art Camp. You may pay by cash, check, money order, Visa or Mastercard in person. If you'd like to complete the registration form in advance you may download it here. By Phone Previous participants in our program may register by phone (provided we have a previous registration form on file) and pay by Visa or Mastercard. Please call 901-272-5142 to register by phone. UPDATES If you would like to sign up for updates about our Community Education programs, please Join Our Email List or become a fan on Facebook.
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