All-State Art Camp

 

Art Educators of Iowa/

Des Moines Art Center

June 8 – 12, 2009

9 am – 5 pm

 For the seventh 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:

  • Improve your figure drawing skills as you draw from the nude model under the direction of the Art Center’s visiting artist Tracy Duran, M.F.A. California State University at Fullerton. 
  • Work with Caye Dreiss, M.F.A. Cranbrook Academy of Art, as you master the basics of intaglio printmaking.  
  • 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.
  • You must be nominated by your art teacher. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2009.

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 For information contact:                        Peggy Leonardo   phone 515. 271. 0321

Nomination Form                   Des Moines Art Center

                                                        4700 Grand Avenue

                                                        Des Moines, Iowa 50312

                                                        e-mail: pleonardo@desmoinesartcenter.org