Spring Break Art Camp
March 13 – 17, 2023
Explore different media, make a meaningful project, be immersed in Gallup’s art history and scene, and meet local artists!
OVERVIEW
- Based out of Studio123 at ART123 Gallery
- Designed for kids ages 8 – 13
- 9am – 3pm each day, Monday – Friday
- All art materials provided
- Lunch not provided
- $150/camper
- Advanced registration required
- Camp Staff: Rose Eason (ED, gallupARTS) and Tasha Nez (Program Coordinator, gallupARTS)
CAMP SCHEDULE
- 9am – 12pm: Art Class with Tasha N.
Learn mixed media techniques like gelli printing and collage to create a 2D artwork with personal meaning. - 12 – 1pm: Lunch
- 1 – 2pm: Downtown Walking Field Trip
Tour the Rex Museum, Gallup Cultural Center, local arts businesses, and public art. - 2 – 3pm: Guest Artist Talk/Demo
Guest artists will include fashion designer and musician Darin Tom, digital media artist and painter Christian Bigwater, tattoo artist Mackenzie “Gents” Cheama, and printmaker Duhon James.
REGISTRAION IS CLOSED.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
(View and/or download Studio123’s complete policies and procedures.)
- Drop off is from 8:45 – 9:00am.
- Children need to be picked up promptly at 3pm.
- Children should not attend if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have tested positive for COVID-19, if anyone in their household is sick or has tested positive for COVID-19, or if they have been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- gallupARTS will provide drinking water for children, and water bottles are encouraged.
- Children must bring their own snacks and lunch (with lunch being required).
- Campers should dress in a manner that allows them to participate in all activities. Smocks/old T-Shirts are encouraged for morning sessions. Walking shoes, sunscreen, hats, jackets as needed depending on weather are encouraged for Walking Field Trips.
- gallupARTS is not responsible for personal property.
- gallupARTS is not equipped and will not distribute medication to any person under the age of 18. If a child requires medication while in gallupARTS’ care (including an inhaler), a parent or guardian must be present to administer that medication. Children’s medications will not be stored by gallupARTS.
- Children are expected to behave in a manner respectful of themselves, each other, instructors, craft materials, and the space.
- In case of an emergency, gallupARTS will first call provided emergency contact(s). If the emergency is life-threatening, gallupARTS will first call 911, and then call emergency contact(s).
- gallupARTS reserves the right to refuse service to any child/family who violates its stated policies/procedures.
The Studio program is supported in part by an award from New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs (www.nmarts.org), and by the National Endowment for the Arts (www.arts.gov).