All-State Art Camp

 

Art Educators of Iowa/

Des Moines Art Center

 

June 9 – 13, 2008

9 am – 4 p.m.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Des Moines Art Center is holding the All-State Art Camp for students interested in pursuing the visual arts in college and those preparing portfolios for Art Educators of Iowa All-State Art Competition. Students must have completed their freshman year in high school with at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

 

What to expect:

  • Enrich your drawing and painting skills as you work with the Art Center’s visiting artist Tracy Duran, M.F.A. California State University at Fullerton. 
  • Work with Sonny Assu, Canadian artist included in the exhibition World Histories. He presents design challenges related to his work that combine words and images in contemporary product packaging.
  • Learn about artists and architects whose works are part of the Des Moines Art Center’s collections.
  • See and discuss works of art included in the Art Center’s permanent collections.
  • Discuss the function of art in society.
  • Learn how to prepare an outstanding All-State Art Competition portfolio.

 

Details:

  • This is a commuter camp. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to and from the Des Moines Art Center.
  • For students needing housing, area art teachers are willing to host students for the week.
  • Tuition is $325 and all art materials are provided. The cost to members of the Des Moines Art Center is $260 (20% discount).
  • Limited scholarship money is available.
  • Must be nominated by your art teacher. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2008.

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For information and                      Peggy Leonardo   phone 515. 271. 0321

nomination forms contact:           Des Moines Art Center

                                                        4700 Grand Avenue

                                                        Des Moines, Iowa 50312

                                                        pleonardo@desmoinesartcenter.org

Nomination Form in Word Form

Nomination Form in PDF format