Summer Art: Grades 6-12
This summer, the TU Community Art Center will be offering morning and afternoon in-person, 2-week programs for youth entering grades 6-9. Our programs are specially designed to inspire and nurture middle school youth of all abilities. Participants will use a wide range of materials, learn new skills and learn about artists and art traditions in a relaxed, supportive and fun environment.
Grades 6 - 9 Programs
- Three, 2-week, in-person sessions | June 26 - August 4
- Monday - Friday | Full and Half Day Options | Optional Extended care
- TU staff supervised "bring your own lunch" hour is provided for participants registered for BOTH morning and afternoon (no additional fee).
- Staff: TU’s Art Ed and Studio Art alumni and current graduate students
Digital Studio
Two-Week Sessions | Mornings 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Grades 6 - 9 | June 26 - Aug. 4
Youth entering grades 6-9 of all abilities will have an opportunity to explore the world of digital art-making. Participants will use a range of digital methods and computer programs to create artworks that may include digital photography, digital drawing and animation. They will acquire new skills and learn about new media artists to inspire creative expression in a supportive studio environment.
Every session offers different projects and challenges for those enrolled for multiple weeks.
Please note: TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour is included for participants registered for both morning and afternoon (no additional fee)
Drawing and Painting Studio
Two-Week Sessions | Afternoons 1 - 4 p.m. | Grades 6 - 9 | June 26 - Aug. 4
This workshop is designed for youth entering grades 6-9 of all abilities who love to draw and paint! Participants will have the opportunity to create works of art from imagination and observation using a variety of 2D media. They will acquire new skills and learn about artists and art traditions to inspire their creative expression in a supportive studio environment.
Every session offers different projects and challenges for those enrolled for multiple weeks.
Please note: TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour is included for participants registered for both morning and afternoon (no additional fee)
Session Dates | Tuition
Session 1
| June 26 - July 7 | Workshop/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
|
Digital Studio No class on July 4 |
$315 |
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Drawing and Painting Studio No class on July 4 |
$315 | |
| TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour for full-day participants | No Fee |
Session 2
| July 10 - July 21 | Workshop/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Studio Mornings 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
$350 |
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| Drawing and Painting Studio Afternoons 1 - 4 p.m. |
$350 | |
| TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour for full-day participants | No Fee |
Session 3
| July 24 - August 4 | Workshop/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Studio Mornings 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
$350 |
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| Drawing and Painting Studio Afternoons 1 - 4 p.m. |
$350 | |
| TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour for full-day participants | No Fee |
Please note: We cannot accomodate partial sessions.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations more than 2 weeks before the first day of a session will receive a full tuition refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee)
- Cancellations 2 weeks before the start of a session will receive 75% tuition refund
- Cancellations 1 week before the start of a session will receive 50% tuition refund
- No refunds will be issued on or after the first day, whether or not the student attended
Extended Care
| Session | Time | Fee | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4 -5:30 p.m. | $110 | $15 Per Day |
| 2 and 3 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. | $120 | $15 Per Day |
Registered Participants
Covid-19 Updates
Summer Art at TU 2023 classes are mask-optional. Towson University is no longer requiring masks to be worn by students, faculty, staff, and visitors. For more on TU’s COVID policies, please visit their COVID Response and Planning.
Health Forms
Health forms can be accessed and downloaded from the folder below:
Please email health forms to cachealthforms@towson.edu