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NHIA Youth Arts Summer Sessions
Manchester, New Hampshire
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(603) 836-2119
ClaireShea[AT]nhia.edu
New Hampshire Institute of Art
148 Concord Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
(603) 836-2119
CAMPER AGES: 13-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily: 8:30 - 5:00pm with breakfast, lunch and snack included
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: NHIA YOUTH ARTS: A Laboratory for Creative Exploration
2017 SUMMER SESSIONS: JULY 10 – AUGUST 4, 2017
The New Hampshire Institute of Art is excited to launch a series of Summer Sessions – fun, engaging, and dynamic workshops designed for teens (13 – 18) to explore and challenge their creative potential.
For more information go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.nhia.edu
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, and more. Summer Session: Teen Writers' Workshop
CAMP LOCATION: The New Hampshire Institute of Art
148 Concord Street (French Building)
Manchester, NH 03104-4858
CAMP FACILITIES: All Summer Sessions will take place in New Hampshire Institute of Art's beautiful art studios. Teens will get a first-hand experience of exploring and creating in multiple artistic mediums right on our college campus.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The New Hampshire Institute of Art is excited to launch a series of Summer Sessions – fun, engaging, and dynamic workshops designed for teens (13 – 18) to explore and challenge their creative potential. With a diverse range of topics and themes, these week-long workshops allow young creatives to evolve their skills, try innovative techniques, and create a community of like-minded teens. Each session is built around a unique theme and led by a team of accomplished faculty and visiting artists. Session themes range from developing a portfolio, to creative writing, to exploring and experimenting with 2D, 3D and 4D. Sharing the same structure, each session runs daily from 9am- 4pm with an optional breakfast starting at 8:30am and open studio time available until 5:00pm.
“I am thrilled to be a part of NHIA’s inaugural Youth Arts Summer Session as we expand our mission to create an immersive learning environment for our local teenagers! With highly passionate faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and innovative programming, we have developed a true creative laboratory. We’re committed to providing an opportunity for young people to collaborate, experiment, and critique using new perspectives and technologies to find their personal creative voice. “
-Jaclynn Hart, Director of Youth Arts
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available, please contact YouthArts[AT]nhia.edu for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Session: Teen Writers' Workshop
July 10 – 14
Students interested in the art of writing will explore daily themes with presentations and exercises led by professional writers both visiting and from NHIA faculty. Specific genres will be addressed including Fiction, Storytelling, Graphic Novels, Slam Poetry, and Hybridity. Each day will also include personal writing, readings, and both group discussions along with one-on-one discussions with faculty. The Session concludes with a reception for friends and family while the students offer readings of their work.
Summer Session: Developing a Visual Arts Portfolio
July 17 – 21
Designed for experienced high school artists, this workshop will explore the process of developing of a refined portfolio. Quality, breadth and concentration topics will be examined through digital presentations, discussions and studio work that will assist students as they begin to understand the competitive requirements for college admissions and AP testing. Students will leave with a greater understanding of what is necessary to create a successful portfolio and potential finished portfolio pieces. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem solving and how to select a topic that can support a sustained investigation. Group critiques and activities will be conducted with an emphasis on process and the development of a theme or idea that can generate continued investigation. The Session concludes with a reception for friends and family which will showcase the students’ work.
Summer Session: Art Lab I
July 24 – 28
Areas of focus include: painting, photography, sculpture, and book arts.
Summer Session: Art Lab II
July 31 – August 4
This creative exploration begins with students choosing a morning studio to focus on for the week. The afternoons are a mix of collaborative and cross-disciplinary exercises using a variety of material and with the guidance of the faculty evolves into individual explorations in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional and 4-dimensional projects. Experimentation is supplemented with discussion and critique, and geared toward students revealing their personal creative voice. This is the perfect opportunity for those interested in pushing their creative boundaries and advancing their work, as well as those interested in creative experimentation and learning new artistic processes. The Session concludes with a reception for friends and family which will showcase the students’ work.
COST
$329 (includes tuition, materials, and meals) for each week-long session.
For more information go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.nhia.edu
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