Join us June 10 - August 9 2024 for Summer Camps for artists in grades 1 - 12
Join Artspace in 2024 for 8-weeks of fun and creativity during our Summer Camps for rising Grades 1-12! We offer week-long summer art camps in various mediums, taught by professional artists, who lead students in the creative process, encourage exploration, and produce one-of-a-kind projects! While creating, students have the opportunity to meet working artists and view exhibitions from national and regional exhibiting artists in our unique facility in downtown Raleigh.
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Daily Schedule
Drop Off: 8:30 – 9am
Morning Classes: 9am – 12pm
Lunch + Early Pick Up: 12 – 1pm
Afternoon Classes: 1 – 4pm
Pick Up: 4 – 4:30pm
Registration
Register online, in person, or by phone at (919) 821.2787. Online registration is recommended. Paper registration forms can be mailed upon request. Artspace accepts cash (in person only), check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.
Registrations for summer classes will close on Wednesday prior to the start of that class. Please email Danny Peña, Education Manager at dpena@artspacenc.org with any questions.
Pricing
Per 3 hour camp: $155 members // $178 non-members
You must be a Family Member or higher to receive discounts on Summer Camps. Please note that individual members do not receive member pricing.
Scholarships
Artspace offers need-based scholarships for our Summer Arts Camps. Nominations will be accepted February 7 – April 29, 2024 at 11:59pm. Applicants will be notified no later than May 6, 2024.
Each summer, Artspace offers up to 60 full, financial need-based scholarships to students living and attending school in Wake County to participate in our Summer Art Camps. We ask any families requesting a scholarship to submit a letter with your application detailing how your child/children will benefit from participating in Artspace’s Summer Arts Camp. We hope and trust that families who truly need assistance will apply. Scholarships are limited and awarded on a first-come, first served basis.
Scholarships will cover the cost of a half day or full day of camp for one week. Full day scholarship recipients will receive lunch every day free of charge from our lunch vendor sponsor (vegetarian options available). If you are interested in nominating a child for one of our scholarships, please use the Scholarship Nomination Form (to be posted February 7). Any questions regarding scholarship nominations may be directed to our Education Manager Danny Peña at dpena@artspacenc.org. Deadline: April 29, 2024, 11:59pm
Volunteer with us this summer!
Love kids? Love art? We’re looking for volunteers, ages 16+, to help out with our Summer Art Camps, June 10 – August 9! This is a fun way to get in some volunteer hours! Volunteer general duties include assisting instructors and students with art projects and supplies, classroom setup + clean-up, and monitoring children during breaks and lunchtime. All interested applicants must complete an application to be considered for this opportunity. Deadline to apply: April 30, 2024.
Family Members Save!
- Discounted camp pricing for Family Members and up
- Early bird registration extra discount: Members-only registration is February 7-20, and you’ll save an additional $30 off each camp when you register during this time (only $125/camp vs. $155!).
- Sibling discount with a Family Membership: you’ll get discounted member pricing for ALL the artists in your family!
Summer Art Camp Registration opens to the public February 21. Reserve your student’s spot now as space is limited!
Not a member? Take advantage of early registration and member discounts by joining today! To receive discounts on Summer Art Camps, you must be a Family Member or higher. Questions on memberships? Contact Development Manager, Nathalie Ray at nray@artspacenc.org.
Cancellation, Refunds, + Rescheduling
Rescheduling
We ask parents to carefully consider which dates they select. The option to reschedule is not guaranteed.
If Artspace cancels a class:
Artspace reserves the right to cancel a class at least 10 days prior to the start date if minimum enrollment is not met. If we cancel a class, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel enrollment:
- 30 or more days prior to the start date, you will receive a full refund of class cost.
- At least 15 calendar days prior to the start date, you will receive a 50% refund of class cost.
- No refund will be given for cancellations less than 15 calendar days before the start of any class.
*Credit card processing fees will not be refunded*
Drop Off + Pick Up
Drop Off
Parents are required to bring their child into the Artspace lobby daily before class to sign them in. Parents of children 16+ may sign a waiver allowing for self-check in. For the safety of your children, curbside drop-off in front of the building or across the street is not allowed. Artspace will not be responsible for your child’s safety under such circumstances.
Pick Up
Parents and guardians are expected to pick up their child promptly. During pick up, you will sign your child out in the Artspace lobby and will be required to show an ID. Any adult not listed as a Sign Out Person (SOP) will not be allowed to check out the child. Parents of children 16+ may sign a waiver allowing for self-check out. There is a $5 late fee charge for each 5 minutes after the designated pick up time. Repeated instances of late pick up will result in dismissal from the program with no refund.
Lunch
This year’s lunch vendor is Carroll’s Kitchen!
Staying all day but don’t want to pack a lunch? Order a lunch from our lunch vendor! Details and order form will be sent with your confirmation packet after camp registration. Vegetarian options are available.
Summer Celebration
At the conclusion of the Summer Arts Camp, Artspace will host a special celebration + exhibition showcasing the work of all the young artists who participated on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Students can choose to temporarily leave one piece of artwork to be included in the exhibition.
Location + Parking
- Artspace is located at 201 East Davie Street in downtown Raleigh’s City Market area.
- For drop off/pick up, you can temporarily park on Davie Street but keep in mind on-street parking is enforced Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm.
- There is a paid parking lot located at the corner of Martin + Person Streets or you can use this Downtown Raleigh Parking Map to find other parking locations.
Accessibility
As part of our mission, Artspace strives to be accessible and welcoming to youth with disabilities. If you have an accommodation request or questions regarding inclusion, please contact Oami Powers, Programs + Accessibility Coordinator, at opowers@artspacenc.org or (919) 821-2787.
Mark Your Calendars
Although you will receive an email confirmation, please be sure to mark the dates and the name of the class on your calendar.
One Month Reminder Emails
Parents will receive an email with the subject line “Artspace | Your Camp Is Coming Up!” one month before your student’s camp begins. This email will contain the most up-to-date information about your student’s upcoming camp including camp schedule, check-in/out procedures, parking + location, lunch order forms, and more.
Questions?
Health + Safety Policy
The safety of our community is our number one priority. Artspace is a public organization with open hours, visitors will not be allowed to enter classroom spaces. Anyone entering our building will be required to follow the protocols outlined below. These measures may be revised to align with changes to local, state, and CDC guidelines.
Health + Safety Measures
- Masks are currently optional in the public spaces of our building.
- Artspace Summer Art Camp staff, instructors, interns, volunteers, and students will engage in increased hand washing and use of hand sanitizer. Artspace has sinks for hand washing available in each classroom and hand sanitizer stations in each classroom and throughout the building.
- Class sizes have been reduced to a max of 14 students to accommodate a safe social distance in each classroom.
- Artspace adheres to local, state, and CDC guidelines for enhanced cleaning practices and physical distancing.
- In the event that a spike in flu-like symptoms occurs, or a spike in positive COVID-19 diagnoses, Artspace reserves the right to adjust our “masks optional” policy and require the use of a mask within the affected class. Parents will be made aware via email if this policy shift occurs.
Safe Participation Standards
Artspace requires staff and program participants to meet the following health screening criteria to participate in programming.
If staff, instructors, interns, volunteers, or students are experiencing illness or COVID-19 symptoms, they will kindly be asked to leave the building. Students showing signs of illness or COVID-19 should be kept at home.
The health and wellbeing of our students, instructors, staff and volunteers at Artspace are of utmost importance. Artspace will communicate with families if a staff member, instructor, intern, volunteer, or student within their child’s group has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Eligible to Participate
- No symptoms of COVID-19
- No contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days
Ineligible to Participate
- Diagnosed with COVID-19
- Felt ill or experienced any of the symptoms of COVID-19 listed on the CDC’s website
- Been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed, showing symptoms of, or confirmed exposure to COVID-19
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19
- Per CDC guidelines, people with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), follow that by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter.
Thanks to our Summer Sponsors!
