ARS Summer Arts Camp 2026: POP-ART

JULY 20-24, 2026, 12-4pm, $185

ARS is offering one week of Summer Arts Camp for Tweenagers (10-15), exploring Pop-Art from the 1950s-60s!

Using advertising, comic strips, and consumer products to blur the lines between high art and commercial culture. This art form serves as dialogue or commentary for contemporary expression. It elevates and transforms mundane objects to fine art with a tone of wit as opposed to “serious” art.

Mediums such as printmaking and mixed-media will be used, highlighting Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Rauschenberg as inspiration. Use of playful technique, repetition and social critique are key characteristics of Pop-Art, with bold, striking imagery, embracing replication, mirroring society and ironic humor.

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POP-UP TEEN SUMMER CAMP 2025

JULY 29-31, 12-4pm, $100

This summer pop-up workshop is a transition of youth to teen camp, for ages 12-15. We will be exploring photosynthesis, jelly prints, plants, cyanotype, and card-making. Perfect creative outlet for the dog days of summer!

Spaces are limited, sign up today!

ARS SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2024: PORTUGAL

ARS SUMMER CAMP (now in its 14th year), is about visual problem solving, trying different techniques, developing skills and learning to think conceptually and speak critically. Our talented artists guide youth through multi- disciplinary lessons incorporating a range of creative resources & materials.

Summer Camp I: YOUTH CAMP
Ages 7-12 | JUNE 10-14, 12-4pm | $165

Youth Camp has 3 classes, with 3 rotating teaching artists. Students will focus on Portugal and its cultural arts while exploring traditional, modern, and contemporary arts. Students will learn about various art forms including textiles, sculpture, folklore, symbolism, and mixed media.

A reception will be held for students to exhibit their artwork on Friday, June 14th, the last day of camp at 2 pm.

Please pack a small lunch.

Register Online or by phone 269.363.4740.

Summer Camp II: Teen Open Studio
Ages 13-17 | JULY 15-19, 12-4pm | $185

Ages 13-17 years old

Teen Camp features 2 classes, with 2 rotating teaching artists. This camp is geared towards students developing their own personal style as they create art in an open studio environment. Students will develop original works of art as they are exposed to various art techniques, processes, and concepts.

A reception will be held for students to exhibit their artwork on Friday, July 19, the last day of camp at 2 pm.

Small snack provided. Please pack a small lunch.

Register Online or by phone 269.363.4740.