Registration Open for Summer Camps at the Artx3 Campus
Youth Programming Includes Art, Hip-Hop, Poetry, Science and Theater; Scholarships Available
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The ARTx3 Campus has opened registration for its summer camps, featuring eight diverse classes for ages 7-17. Camp offerings include art, engineering, hip-hop, poetry, outer space and theater.
The first camps kick off Monday, June 10, and they will continue until mid-July, with most camps being one week long. All camps will take place on the ARTx3 Campus, including the Art & Science Center’s home facility at 701 S. Main St., ARTSpace on Main at 623 S. Main St., and ART WORKS on Main at 627 S. Main St.
The public is encouraged to save 20 percent on registration by becoming an ARTx3 member at artx3.org/support.
Income-based scholarships are available. For more information, registration, and scholarship applications, visit artx3.org/summer-camps. To register by phone, call 870-536-3375.
Art Jr. Camp (ages 7-11) — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 10-14
Artist Susan Maynard will combine basic lessons in drawing, painting, quilting, and sculpting with an exploration of current ARTx3 exhibitions and summer camp themes. Students will create two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects, and focus not only on creating independently and working with different media, but also on creating projects that promote mental health.
This camp will run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 10-14. It is for ages 7-11, with a maximum capacity of 10 students. The cost is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers.
Support for this camp is provided by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant.
Art Pro Camp (ages 12-17) — 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 10-14
Artist Allyson Bode will combine lessons in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture with an exploration of ARTx3 exhibitions and summer camp themes. The camp will provide a nurturing environment where creativity becomes a conduit for addressing and understanding social and emotional issues.
This camp will run from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 10-14. It is for ages 12-17, with a maximum capacity of 15 students. The cost is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers.
Support for this camp is provided by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant.
Space Camp: Center of Gravity (ages 7-17) — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 17-21
This unique camp fosters a deeper understanding of the human psyche. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, students will gain insights into the techniques and strategies employed by astronauts to maintain peak mental performance during extended space travel.
This camp will run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 17-21. It is for ages 7-17, with a maximum capacity of 15 students. The cost is $160 for ARTx3 members and $190 for nonmembers.
Support for this camp is provided by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant.
Engineering Graphics Camp (ages 7-17) — 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 17-21
Tom Bennett will teach this basic course on the use of engineering graphics as a communication tool. This camp will explore drafting equipment familiarization, sketching, detailed drawing, lettering, dimensioning and spatial geometry through AutoCAD.
This camp will run from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 17-21. It is for ages 7-17, with a maximum capacity of 10 students. The cost is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers.
Theater Jr. Camp (ages 7-11) —9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 24-28
Keiren Minter will teach beginners basic performance skills. Campers will work with props and costumes and perform numbers and scenes from various children’s plays and musicals. Through engaging activities, expressive arts, and collaborative performances, participants will discover how the stage can be a transformative space for self-discovery and emotional resilience.
This camp will run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 24-28. It is for ages 7-11, with a maximum capacity of 10 students. The cost is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers.
Support for this camp is provided by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant.
Theater Pro Camp (ages 12-17) — 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 24-28
This camp focuses on theater preparation, collaboration, and exploration. By combining acting, voice, movement training, and performance skills, students will develop the necessary skills needed in theater performance and are empowered to grow and advance their creativity in a fun and supportive environment.
This camp will run from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 24-28. It is for ages 12-17, with a maximum capacity of 15 students. The cost is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers.
This camp is sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.
Hip-Hop Camp (ages 12-17) — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 8-12
Epiphany Morrow will help teens harness the energy of hip-hop and rap to transform their feelings and struggles into powerful lyrics. Through the beats and rhymes of this vibrant genre, participants will discover the art of articulating and working through heightened emotions.
This camp will run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 8-12. It is for ages 12-17, with a maximum capacity of 15 students. The cost is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers.
Support for this camp is provided by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant.
Poetry Camp (ages 12-17) — 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 8-12
Tru Poet will lead this camp focusing on poetry and the spoken word, as well as how rhythm and rhymes can help develop a love of language. The workshop will teach campers about performance as well as delivery, and introduce skills to express yourself through poetry and to deepen understanding and appreciation of poems written by others.
This camp will run from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 8-12. It is for ages 12-17, with a maximum capacity of 15 students. The cost is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers.
Support for this camp is provided by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant.
About The ARTx3 Campus
The ARTx3 Campus is the convergence of art, creativity, and community in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The campus features three facilities: Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), located at 701 S. Main Street, and The ARTSpace and ART WORKS on Main, located at 623 and 627 S. Main Street. All three facilities present programming in the visual arts, performing arts, and STEAM education through exhibitions, performances, classes, and local partnerships. Gallery admission is free. Founded in 1968, ASC is accredited with the American Alliance of Museums and features three exhibition galleries, an interactive youth activity space, and the 232-seat Catherine M. Bellamy Theater. Since 2021, the modern and multipurpose ARTSpace and ART WORKS facilities have hosted live music, local and regional art, diverse workshops, and small productions. For more information, visit artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
Support is provided in part by the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas Endowment Fund, the City of Pine Bluff, the Pine Bluff Advertising & Promotion Commission and the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional operating support is provided in part by the Windgate Foundation, Ben J. Altheimer Foundation, Kline Family Foundation, Relyance Bank and Simmons Bank.
