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At this time we have limited funds for partial scholarships. Please click on "register" at the bottom left of the page in order to complete the scholarship application. You will need the following information:
For Merit-Based Scholarships: Three Images of your work in jpg or pdf format, 2 letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors, and a personal statement about what the camper hopes to gain from their time at summer art camp
For Need-Based Scholarships: A statement indicating financial need, total household gross annual income and family size, list of total monthly income versus monthly expenses (which may include any unforeseen expenses such as medical bills, etc). and how this scholarship/art camp will benefit your child. Additionally, we need a letter of recommendation from someone who is not a family member (teacher, principal, minister, neighbor, supervisor, etc).
Please note: The application deadline for scholarships will be August 1, 2024.
Art in the Afternoon: An Arts-Based After-School Program
Art in the Afternoon is back. We are SO excited to welcome back our friends in Kindergarten through 5th grades for afternoons filled with art and fun! Here is what you need to know:
Space is limited. Once the limit is reached, you may be added to the waiting list by clicking on "Register." You will be given the option to add your information. We will contact you via email and/or telephone if a space becomes available. Spaces will be filled in the order registrations are received.
Questions? Email create@mycvagreensboro.org.
A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due when you register. Registrants will be sent an invoice for the first installment payment after your registration is received. The first installment payment is due no later than August 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Any invoices not paid by that date and time will be voided, and the registration will be canceled.
Exploring Mixed Media & Collage (7th-9th)
This camp is a version of Messy Masterpieces adapted for older campers. Campers will explore imaginative ways to create art using everyday objects and unexpected materials. Examples include: recyclables & found objects, fruits & vegetables, fabrics & tools, and more. Some traditional art tools will be used, too... but in unexpected ways. The possibilities are endless!
Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.
STEAM - The Art of Building (1st-3rd)
Art is all around us every day...and not just in the form of drawings and paintings. While learning about the buildings and structures around them, campers will stretch their expressive muscles and build new things that exist in their imaginations. They'll have the opportunity to design and build models of their own dream homes and assemble decorative art pieces from various age-appropriate (and fun!) materials, learning about simple, universal principles of architecture and assemblage sculpture along the way.
Messy Masterpieces (4th-6th)
Campers will view artmaking in a whole new light after this week! In this camp, they'll explore imaginative ways to create art using everyday objects and unexpected materials. Items may include: recyclables & found objects, fruits & vegetables, fabrics & tools, and more. Some traditional art tools will be used, too... but in unexpected ways. Any way you look at it, though, these messy masterpieces will be marvelous!
Paint Party (1st-3rd)
This week, campers will have a blast as they explore all things to do with paint and painting! Drawing inspiration from the works of famous painters and using different kinds of paint--including some they make themselves--campers will brush, drip, pour, drag, and splatter their way to their very own creative masterpieces.
STEAM - The Art of Building (4th-6th)
Messy Masterpieces (1st-3rd)
Paint Party (4th-6th)
Exploring Mixed Media & Collage (9th-12th)
Drawing (7th-9th)
Using inspiration from historical and contemporary artists, students will build their skills using a variety of drawing materials to create their own original artworks.  By the end of the week, each student will have created numerous studies and sketches to plan and complete at least one finished painting they can be proud to hang on their wall.  This camp is open to all skill levels.
Art Around the World (1st-3rd)
Students will draw inspiration from the art and artists of diverse cultures and countries as they create their own work in media including drawing, painting, sculpting, fibers, and more. They'll explore the varied styles and art techniques of peoples around the globe, getting a taste of the incredible range of expression possible in visual arts. This is a great camp for budding art enthusiasts who would like to experience a variety of art media in a structured, yet fun environment!
STEAM: Art with LEGOs (4th-6th)
Everyone loves LEGOs!  In this super-fun camp, young artists will construct sculptures, make art prints, and more! This isn't a step-by-step LEGO construction experience, but a full-on art experimentation camp for creative kids wanting to push their creative limits.
Create Your Own Comics (4th-6th Grades)
Students who love comics will be so excited for this camp!  They will learn the basics of using digital tools to create illustrations with a focus on sequential art.  They'll work on concepts, character development through drawing, and story mapping as they create their own unique comic book.
The CVA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our Federal Tax ID# is 56-6083717.
The CVA is in the downtown Greensboro Cultural Center / 200 North Davie Street, Box 13 / Greensboro / North Carolina / 27401
336-333-7475 / info@mycvagreensboro.org