Summer Art Studio

Celebrating 51 years!

"The highlight of my experience was meeting new and different people and learning more about myself. This experience really helped me grow as an individual not only because of the reponsibility of being on my own for a week, but also in my artistic ability."

- High School Art Studio Participant

There are two sessions available; click on the appropriaterlink below for more information.

Middle School classes, for students entering grades 6-9 - June 16 - 20, 2008 (day camp only)
Senior High classes, for students entering grades 8-12 - June 22 - 27, 2008

Celebrating 51 years of commitment to visual arts excellence, the Summer Art Studio offers an in-depth experience for students interested in pushing the envelope of their creativity. Classes are offered in a variety of media and subject areas and are all held in the well-equipped arts studios of UW-Green Bay. Middle school students will experience two unique mediums. They will have the opportunity to choose a morning and an afternoon class. Although the high school students focus in one area, there are many opportunities for interaction with other students and faculty. Critiques, slide lectures, field trips, and a final exhibition all encourage exchange of ideas and styles.

Faculty and guest instructors are drawn from the ranks of UW-Green Bay and the surrounding region. All are highly-respected, professional artists who are also excellent teachers.

Curriculum

Middle school students register for a morning and an afternoon class, or Photography and Pottery, which is all day. High school students register for one course during the week, allowing the student to focus on one medium or subject area in depth. Students will also attend special lectures given by working artists. Exchange of ideas and styles is always encouraged.

Materials

Course materials are not included in the registration fee. By late spring, students will receive a list of supplies and materials needed for their specific class. These supply lists are suggestions! Many of the supplies can be found at art supply stores and/or craft shops.

All courses emphasize safety; any course requiring the use of tools will provide instruction on their use.

Special Features

Student artwork will be displayed in a public group exhibition on the first floor, of the Studio Arts Building, each Friday at 5 p.m. A people's choice award will be voted on by all exhibition viewers from 5-5:30 p.m. The people's choice award winner will be announced at 6 p.m. concluding the exhibition.

Scholarship awards to attend the next year are determined by the Summer Art Studio faculty and will be presented at 6:00 p.m. Both sessions will also have a Thursday evening camp dance for resident students.

Scholarships

More than half of Summer Art Studio students receive full or partial scholarships from parent groups, school clubs, civic and service organizations. Be sure to contact your art teacher or local organizations directly.

The Department of Public Instruction has scholarships available to eligible financial need-based, pre-college students. Click here to be taken to the "Scholarships" section on our website.

The Wisconsin State Fair holds a Young People's Art Exhibit each spring; ten scholarships (covering the instructional fee and room and board, but not covering lab fees) to the Summer Art Studio will be given this year. For more information, contact the State Fair offices at (414) 777-0580 or your art teacher.

Faculty

The diverse and energetic faculty is made up of talented teachers and artists. All have unique and individualized styles in their art as well as their teaching, but all are committed to providing an intense learning experience emphasizing individual attention, personal growth, and development of conceptual and technical skills.

Schedule

Daily classes are held 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Classes on Friday run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in preparation for the final exhibition. Commuter students should be picked up at this time.

Eligibility

Students entering grades 6 - 9 (commuters only) for the Middle School Session and 8 - 12 for the Senior High School Session are eligible to apply. See age and skill requirements for the specific classes.

Cost

Commuter Students - $259 per week includes instruction, T-shirt and daytime activities. (Commuters must provide their own daily transportation and meals). Offered both weeks.

Resident Students - $559 per week, including instruction, T-shirt, room and board. The cost of evening activities will vary depending on the camper's choice. It is recommended that students bring $20-$30 in cash with them to camp. (Offered for the Week of June 22-27 only)