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SUMMERART 2021
KIDS CAMPS & TEEN CLASSES

                                           PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
                                           FAVORITE VISUAL ARTS CAMP

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SUMMERART 2021 KIDS CAMPS & TEEN CLASSES - YARD SCHOOL OF ART VANCE WALL ART EDUCATION CENTER - Montclair Art Museum
Welcome to SummerART 2021!                                                                                                         SOME WORDS FROM OUR FAMILIES...
At the Montclair Art Museum, we care about your child           All SummerART programs are taught by professional                                                                                            CONTENTS
and believe art can enhance their health and happiness by       teaching artists and are designed to cultivate imagination
                                                                                                                                                                                                             SummerART Safety            4-5
cultivating creativity, self-expression, personal growth,       while developing artistic skills in a nurturing and inclusive
friendships, and making the most of summer vacation! It         environment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Studio Art Camp Calendar      6
has been a tough year, so this summer more than ever, we
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-12
understand how important it is for kids and teens to be in a    Safety is a priority at MAM. Classes will take place in our
supportive and fun learning environment with peers. So,         spacious studios and outdoors on the Museum grounds. All                                                     My son loved doing art          Specialty Camp Calendar       7
we are excited to offer SummerART as an in-person program       COVID-19 guidelines, including daily temperature checks,                                                    everyday with other kids         Ages 8-12
this year!                                                      mask-wearing and social distancing, will be followed. Each                                                 who also like art. It was great
                                                                student will be provided with their own set of art supplies so                                                                               Teen Class Calendar           8
                                                                                                                                                                              for social interaction.
Art camp Is for everybody, not just for artists. Campers will   materials will not be shared with others. The Ceramics Studio                                                                                Ages 12-15
explore nature, science, history, language arts, and more       has been retrofitted with plexiglass dividers, touchless sinks,
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Pricing                       9
through creative expression. This summer, studio camps          and improved ventilation.
are full day and campers are grouped in age-specific art
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Studio Art Camp            10-12
pods for the entire two-week session. Each session will         Whether your child or teen joins us for one session or all
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-12
emphasize different skills and projects to keep campers         summer, we can’t wait to get to know you and your family.
interested, engaged and always learning new things. We          Scholarships are available based on merit and financial need.                                                                                                              13
                                                                                                                                                                                                             SummerART at Van Vleck
are also thrilled to offer SummerART at Van Vleck House &       We are also pleased to offer financial assistance for children                                                                               Ages 6-8
Gardens again this year, now with the option of morning or      with disabilities and special needs.                                                                       Both my children learned
afternoon sessions! In addition to studio camp, older kids                                                                                                                 new skills, created some          Pottery Camp                 14
can also register for morning-only camps in wheel-throwing      Everything you need to prepare for SummerART is right here.                                               really amazing pieces, and         Ages 9-12
ceramics or digital media.                                      Please check www.montclairartmuseum.org for the latest               My daughter loved her painting
                                                                                                                                                                             they were eager for                                           15
                                                                updates, scholarship and financial need information, and to           class...her first in-person class                                      Digital Media Camp
                                                                                                                                                                                camp each day.               Ages 9-12
Young teens ages 12-15 can chose from a range of morning        register. If you would like to discuss you child’s interests and      in almost a year! The staff was
and afternoon classes from traditional fine arts media such     needs to find the best program and schedule, give us a call at       warm and welcoming, and strict                                          Teen Classes               16-18
as drawing, painting, illustration, and ceramics to digital     973-259-5139 or email yardschool@montclairartmuseum.org.
                                                                                                                                        safety plans were enforced.                                          Ages 12-15
photography and digital drawing, or work independently
with guidance from a teaching artist in Teen Workshop.          LEAH FOX                                                                                                                                     Policies & Procedures        19
                                                                Director, Vance Wall Art Education Center

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SummerART SAFETY
SUMMERART can be safe and fun at the                                  fever-free for at least 72 hours (3 days) without medication,
                                                                      other symptoms have improved, and it has been at least 7 days
same time! We have been welcoming kids
                                                                      since onset of symptoms.
and families to in-person classes and
programs since January, and hope to see                               Safety Guidelines
your family at MAM this summer. Keeping                               • Temperatures for all staff, instructors, and students will be
everyone safe is a shared responsibility.                               taken and recorded daily.
Please review the COVID-19 safety guidelines                          • All staff and students must wash or sanitize their hands when
                                                                        coming into class and every hour.
for all summer camps and classes at MAM                               • Hand sanitizers are available for staff and student use.
and Van Vleck Gardens below.                                          • All staff and students must wear masks coverings over their
                                                                        nose and mouth.
Safety guidelines are subject to change based                         • All staff and students must maintain a minimum of 6 feet from
on CDC recommendations.                                                 all others.
                                                                      • Staff members and students cannot share any equipment or
Instructors, parents/guardians, and students are required to 		         supplies, and each student will have designated supplies to
follow these safety protocols:                                          use during camp.
                                                                                                                                          WAIVER                                                              CERAMICS STUDIO
• An instructor or student who is feeling ill or displaying any       • Students attending full day camp will eat lunch and have
  symptoms of COVID will not be permitted to attend class.              recess outside or under a tent.                                   We are working to keep you safe and healthy, but we cannot          The Ceramics Studio has plexiglass dividers between wheels
  If symptoms arise during class, they will be sent home 		           • Parents, guardians, or caregivers must be present for drop-off,   guarantee complete elimination of possible exposure to              to the left, right, and in front of each student and to the front
  immediately.                                                          as MAM reserves the right to refuse admission to any student      COVID-19. By entering the Museum you assume the risk of such        of each student, touchless sinks with foot pedals, improved air
• A questionnaire about health and exposure will be completed           with incomplete health forms, elevated temperatures, 		           exposure. We are taking extra precautions in our classrooms         circulation, and an enhanced cleaning protocol between classes.
  upon arrival. If an instructor or student has had contact with 		     or COVID-19 exposure concerns.                                    including disinfecting the space before and after each class. All
  someone suspected or lab confirmed to be ill with COVID-19, 		      • Parents, guardians, or caregivers must be able to pick up their   students and instructors are required to wash their hands before    SUMMERART AT VAN VLECK
  they will not be permitted to enter the Museum or attend 		           child within one hour’s notice if children display any COVID-19   entering the classroom, and repeat once every hour class is in
                                                                                                                                                                                                              All attendees of camp at Van Vleck House and Gardens are
  class for 10 days.                                                    symptoms, or other illness.                                       session. Students and instructors must maintain a minimum of 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                              required to sign a waiver specific to this off-site location. The
• If an instructor or student is suspected or lab-confirmed to        • MAM reserves the right to cancel a camp or class or transfer      feet distance from each other and are required to wear a mask
                                                                                                                                                                                                              waiver will be provided upon registration.
  be ill with COVID-19, they must go home and not return 		             a camp or class to the online Zoom platform at any time, in 		    that covers their mouth and nose completely. Please do not
  to the Museum or attend class for 10 days and until they are          the event of possible COVID-19 exposure.                          attend class if you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
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STUDIO ART CAMPS SUMMER AT A GLANCE                                                                                                                                                                   SUMMER AT A GLANCE SPECIALTY CAMPS

All Studio Art Camps meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with supervised lunch and recess. Session themes continue through the Afternoon Focus.

    AGES 6-7                SESSION 1*                 SESSION 2                  SESSION 3                  SESSION 4                    SUMMERART AT VAN VLECK
                            June 28-July 9             July 12-23                 July 26-August 6           August 9-20
                                                                                                                                          AGES 6-8               SESSION 1*            SESSION 2              SESSION 3             SESSION 4
    Session Theme           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:                                    June 28-July 9        July 12-23             July 26-August 6      August 9-20
    Starts at 9 a.m.        Power Up!                  Make it Magic!             Build Your Dreams!         Shine On!
                                                                                                                                          Morning Session        Van Vleck Morning     Van Vleck Morning      Van Vleck Morning     Van Vleck Morning
    Afternoon Focus         Painting                   Puppetry                   Sculpture                  Printmaking                  9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    Ends at 3 p.m.
                                                                                                                                          Afternoon Session      Van Vleck Afternoon   Van Vleck Afternoon    Van Vleck Afternoon   Van Vleck Afternoon
                                                                                                                                          1:30-4:30 p.m.
    AGES 8-9                SESSION 1*                 SESSION 2                  SESSION 3                  SESSION 4
                            June 28-July 9             July 12-23                 July 26-August 6           August 9-20
                                                                                                                                          POTTERY CAMP
    Session Theme           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Wheel Throwing
    Starts at 9 a.m.        Power Up!                  Make it Magic!             Build Your Dreams!         Shine On!                    AGES 9-12              SESSION 1*            SESSION 2              SESSION 3             SESSION 4
                                                                                                                                                                 June 28-July 9        July 12-23             July 26-August 6      August 9-20
    Afternoon Focus         Sculpture                  Printmaking                Painting                   Comic Art
    Ends at 3 p.m.                                                                                                                        9 a.m.-12 p.m.         Wheel Throwing        Wheel Throwing         Wheel Throwing        Wheel Throwing

    AGES 10-12              SESSION 1*                 SESSION 2                  SESSION 3                  SESSION 4
                            June 28-July 9             July 12-23                 July 26-August 6           August 9-20                  DIGITAL MEDIA CAMP

    Session Theme           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:           Studio Art Camp:             AGES 9-12              SESSION 1*            SESSION 2              SESSION 3             SESSION 4
    Starts at 9 a.m.        Power Up!                  Make it Magic!             Build Your Dreams!         Shine On!                                           June 28-July 9        July 12-23             July 26-August 6      August 9-20

    Afternoon Focus         Printmaking                Sculpture                  Comics Art                 Painting                     9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Digital Drawing       Digital Animation      N/A                   N/A
    Ends at 3 p.m.

                            *No camp on July 5.                                                                                                                  *No camp on July 5.

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TEEN CLASSES SUMMER AT A GLANCE

                                                                                                                                   PRICING PER SESSION                                                                Priority Registration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      for Members:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Monday, April 5, at 7 a.m.
    AGES 12-15              SESSION 1*               aSESSION 2                 SESSION 3                    SESSION 4             AGE          TIME                    PROGRAM                  MEMBER   NONMEMBER   Public Registration:
                            June 28-July 9            July 12-23               a July 26-August 6            August 9-20
                                                                                                                                                9 a.m.-3 p.m.           Studio Art Camp          $850     $1,020
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Monday, April 12, at 7 a.m.
                                                                                                                                   Ages 6-7
                                                                                                                                   Ages 8-9                                                                           Purchase a Family
    Morning Class           Illustration              Drawing                   Oil & Acrylic Painting       Fine Arts Intensive                                                                                      membership for $75 and
                                                                                                                                   Ages 10-12
    10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                             receive a 20% discount on
                                                                                                                                   Ages 6-8     9 a.m.-12 p.m. or       Van Vleck Camp           $650     $780        all art school registrations.
                                                                                                                                                1:30-4:30 p.m.                                                        Members can also take
    Afternoon Classes       Teen Workshop             Oil & Acrylic Painting    Fine Arts Intensive          Teen Workshop                                                                                            advantage of priority
    2:30-4:30 p.m.                                                                                                                 Ages 9-12    9 a.m.-12 p.m.          Pottery Camp             $650     $780        registration week.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      REGISTRATION
    2:30-4:30 p.m.          Ceramics                  Ceramics                  Ceramics                     Ceramics              Ages 9-12    9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    Digital Arts Camp        $600     $720
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Register online at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      montclairartmuseum.org/ysa.
                                                                                                                                   Ages 12-15   10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Illustration             $350     $420
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      You can also register by
    2:30-4:30 p.m.          Digital Photography       Digital Drawing with
                                                                                                                                                                        Drawing                  $350     $420        phone at 973-259-5139,
                                                      Graphic Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      or email at yardschool@
                                                                                                                                                                        Oil & Acrylic Painting   $350     $420        montclairartmuseum.org.
                            *No classes on July 5.
                                                                                                                                                                        Fine Arts Intensive      $350     $420        Full payment required. You
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will receive a registration
                                                                                                                                   Ages 12-15   2:30-4:30 p.m.          Ceramics                 $450     $540        confirmation via e-mail.
                                                                                                         Did you know that a                                                                                          Parent packets will be e-mailed
                                                                                                         $75 Family membership                                          Digital Drawing with     $400     $480        prior to each camp session.
                                                                                                         can save you up to $170                                          Graphic Design                              Scholarships are available
                                                                                                         for each SUMMERART
                                                                                                                                                                        Digital Photography      $400     $480        based on merit and financial
                                                                                                         camp or class?                                                                                               need. The Access for
                                                                                           Join the                                                                     Fine Arts Intensive      $350     $420        All financial assistance
                                                                                           Family of MAM                                                                                                              program is available for
                                                                                                                                                                        Oil & Acrylic Painting   $350     $420        children with disabilities and
                                                                                           for inspiration
                                                                                           and savings.                                                                                                               special needs. Please visit
                                                                                                                                                                        Teen Workshop            $350     $420
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      montclairartmuseum.org/ysa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      for more information.

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STUDIO ART CAMP AGES 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12                                                                                                                                             STUDIO ART CAMP AGES 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12

Our in-person Studio Art Camp encourages experimentation, creative
thinking, and skill development in a safe, fun, supportive, and socially
engaging environment with other creative kids. Campers are grouped
in age-specific art pods led by our professional Teaching Artists, with
enrollment limited to 12 children to enhance social distancing and
increase personalized attention.

Each session is inspired by a different theme with exciting new projects
providing age-appropriate challenges for campers to explore a variety                                         SESSION 1*                       SESSION 2                        SESSION 3
                                                                                Studio Art Camp                                                                                                                  SESSION 4
of mediums and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and         9 a.m.–3 p.m.                 June 28-July 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.    July 12-23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.        July 26-August 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m   August 9-20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m
mixed media. Lunch and recess will be supervised for safety and social                                        Power up!                        Make it Magic!                   Build Your Dreams!               Shine on!
                                                                                Four sessions offered:
distancing with organized games and activities. Afternoons will focus                                         This session focuses on caring   Explore the world of fantasy,    Envision the world of            Days are long and the surf is
on specialized instruction in a different art form, such as comic art or        SESSION 1                     for our world and making it      mythology, and fairy tales.      tomorrow. From big dreams        up! This session celebrates
                                                                                June 28–July 9                a better place. Our activities   This session charms with         to wild schemes, campers in      summer fun in all its varieties,
printmaking, so campers can sharpen medium-specific skills and develop          (no camp on Monday, July 5)   channel campers’ energy          art exploring mystical           this session will imagine the    from lazy days at the
their own voice for creative self-expression.                                                                 and enthusiasm into art with     creatures and magical            architecture, environments,      beach, to joyous road trip
                                                                                SESSION 2                     the power to do good and         realms. Spellbound campers       and inventions of the future.    adventures. Campers create
                                                                                July 12–23                    spark change. From caring        will create art inspired by      Learning from famous             art inspired by their favorite
Classes will take place in our spacious studios and outdoors on the
                                                                                                              for animals, to cultivating      wonderous wizards, fearsome      structures of the past,          summer activities, from
Museum grounds. All COVID-19 guidelines, including mask-wearing and             SESSION 3
                                                                                                              kindness, to helping others      dragons, astounding unicorns,    campers will design the feats    chasing fireflies, to camping
social distancing, will be followed, for a safe, social, creative experience.   July 26–August 6              and tending the environment,     and enchanted environments.      of engineering, fabulous         on mountainsides, exploring
Each camper will be provided with their own art supplies so materials will      SESSION 4                     this camp empowers with          Master the art of illusion and   gadgets, helpful robots, and     national parks, and enjoying
                                                                                                              projects that carry a message    let your imagination fly!        fanciful vehicles that will      rides on the boardwalk. Look
not be shared with others.                                                      August 9–20
                                                                                                              and make an impact in our                                         define tomorrow. The future      up - here comes the sun!
                                                                                                                                               Afternoon Focus:
                                                                                                              community and beyond.            Ages 6–7: Puppetry               is ours to make!                 Afternoon Focus:
Please check our website for the latest updates to our SummerART                                              Afternoon Focus:                 Ages 8–9: Printmaking            Afternoon Focus:                 Ages 6–7: Printmaking
camp schedule and plans!                                                                                      Ages 6–7: Painting               Ages 10–12: Sculpture            Ages 6–7: Sculpture              Ages 8–9: Comic Art
                                                                                                              Ages 8–9: Sculpture                                               Ages 8–9: Painting               Ages 10–12: Painting
                                                                                                              Ages 10–12: Printmaking                                           Ages 10–12: Comic Art
                                                                                                              *No camps on Monday July 5.
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STUDIO ART CAMP AFTERNOON FOCUS                                                                                                                                                               SummerART at van Vleck AGES 6-8

Campers in                                                                                                                        Everyone’s favorite art and nature camp is back with SummerART at Van
Studio Art Camp                                                                                                                   Vleck! Held exclusively at Van Vleck House and Gardens, campers create
will enjoy specialized                                                                                                            works of art inspired by the abundant plant and animal life onsite. Flora
instruction by                                                                                                                    and fauna abound in this secluded historic garden; from butterflies and
teachers with                                                                                                                     beetles, to birds and buttercups, there is so much to explore!
expertise in specific
art forms in the                                                                                                                  Camp is held outdoors when weather permits, as well as in Van Vleck’s
afternoons.              PAINTING                           COMIC ART                           PRINTMAKING                       spacious Education Center. MAM’s fantastic professional Teaching Artists
                         Campers learn foundational         Campers design imaginative          Campers explore the endless       lead fun-filled projects featuring a variety of fine art materials and          Van Vleck Morning Camp
                         painting techniques such           characters and learn the            possibilities of printmaking as
Each session             as color mixing, blending,         basics of comic book art            a medium for self-expression,     methods such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more.            9 a.m.-12 p.m.
features a different     and building texture, while        from storyboarding and              learning techniques such as                                                                                       Van Vleck Afternoon Camp
Afternoon Focus          experimenting with a variety       composition, to speech              silkscreen, collagraph, relief    Enrollment is limited to enhance social distancing and increase                 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
                         of wet media.                      bubbles and lettering.              printing, and monoprint.
for each age level.                                                                                                               personalized attention. Sign up for the morning or afternoon program.           Four sessions offered:
                                                                                                                                  Due to safety restrictions, a full day option is not available. If you choose
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SESSION 1
                                                                                                                                  to sign up your child for both morning and afternoon camp, they will            June 28–July 9
                                                                                                                                  need to be picked up at the end of morning camp, and returned for the           (no camp on Monday, July 5)
                                                                                                                                  afternoon session. Lunch supervision is not available.                          SESSION 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  July 12–23
                                                                                                                                  Join us for camp in the Gardens! Please check our website for the latest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SESSION 3
                                                                                                                                  updates to our SummerART camp schedule and plans.                               July 26–August 6

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SESSION 4
                         PUPPETRY                           SCULPTURE                                                                                                                                             August 9–20
                         Campers create a variety of        Campers learn fundamental
                         puppets such as hand puppets,      sculpture techniques to create
                         shadow puppets, and marionettes,   3-D forms in space using a
                         as well as a basic theatre set.    variety of materials and methods.
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POTTERY CAMP AGES 9-12                                                                                                                               DIGITAL MEDIA CAMP AGES 9-12

Taught in our Ceramics Studio, which has been                                    Reboot your summer and learn to use
retrofitted for COVID safety, Pottery Camp is                                    technology as a tool for creative expression
for children who are interested specifically in                                  and communication in our Digital Media Camp.
exploring the tactile art of working with clay.                                  Level up your production skills working with
This summer, campers work exclusively on the                                     professional Digital Teaching Artists to learn
wheel and gain a solid foundation of throwing                                    essential tricks of the trade, while refining
techniques while creating bowls, pots, vases,                                    your personal vision through a series of
and more. All works will be glazed, kiln fired,                                  design challenges. Develop fundamental and
and treasured for years to come!                                                 indispensable production techniques and find       SESSION 1*                         SESSION 2
                                                                                                                                    June 28-July 9                     July 12–23
                                                                                 your own voice in becoming a prolific cultural
                                                                                                                                    9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.               9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Enrollment is limited to enhance social                                          producer in our increasingly connected world.
                                                                                                                                    Digital Drawing                    Digital Animation
distancing and increase personalized attention.                                                                                     Take your drawing into             For kids who love cartoons
All COVID-19 guidelines, including mask-                                         Enrollment is limited to enhance social            the digital realm using a          and animated movies, this
                                                   Pottery Camp: On the Wheel
wearing and social distancing, will be followed,                                 distancing and increase personalized attention     touchscreen tablet, stylus         class teaches the core skills
                                                   9 a.m.-12 p.m.                                                                   pen, and Adobe Photoshop as        needed to become the author,
for a safe, social, creative experience.                                         and skill-building support. Digital Media Camp     design tools. Experiment with      director, and animator of your
                                                   Four sessions offered:
                                                                                 is open to all levels of experience and no prior   a variety of visual effects such   own personal cartoons. Learn
Please check our website for the latest updates    SESSION 1                     knowledge of software is required. Camps will      as mark making, layering and       traditional as well as digital 2D
                                                   June 28–July 9                                                                   adding color, while learning       animated motion production
to our SummerART camp schedule and plans.                                        take place in our spacious Museum galleries,       essential graphic design           techniques to bring your own
                                                   (no camp on Monday, July 5)
                                                                                 using state-of-the-art Surface Pro tablet          principals and techniques.         characters to life and turn
                                                   SESSION 2                                                                        Your original works of art will
                                                                                 computers and Adobe Creative Cloud software.                                          your own stories into original
                                                   July 12–23                                                                       be printed to take home and        animated short films.
                                                                                 In the event that the Museum must close or a       ready to frame!
                                                   SESSION 3                     class must quarantine, camp will continue online
                                                   July 26–August 6
                                                                                 via Zoom and instruction will utilize free open-
                                                   SESSION 4                     source computer programs and readily available
                                                   August 9–20
                                                                                 digital production tools.
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TEEN CLASSES AGES 12-15                                                                                                                                                      TEEN CLASSES AGES 12-15

Spend your summer immersed in art in a
supportive environment with other young        12-year old students
creatives while building your portfolio!       can choose from
Teens ages 12-15 can explore traditional       8-12 year old camps or
                                               12-15 year old classes.
fine arts media such as drawing, painting,
or illustration, fine tune their skills in a
range of media in the Fine Arts Intensive,
work independently in an open studio in Teen
Workshop, develop their unique style in the
                                                                         Ceramics                           Digital Drawing                     Digital Photography                Drawing
Ceramics Studio, and experiment with digital                             SESSION 1*                         with Graphic Design                 SESSION 1*                         SESSION 2
processes in MAM’s digital arts program.                                 June 28-July 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m.     SESSION 2                           June 28-July 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m.     July 12-23, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
                                                                         SESSION 2                          July 12-23, 2:30-4:30 p.m.          Learn how to get the most
Classes include individual and group critiques                           July 12-23, 2:30-4:30 p.m.                                             out of your camera by taking
                                                                                                                                                                                   Take your drawing to the
in a supportive environment and exercises on                                                                Take your drawing into the                                             next level! Working from
                                                                         SESSION 3                                                              it off “automatic,” through a
                                                                         July 26-August 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m.   digital realm using a digital                                          observation and reference,
writing a statement about your art. All levels                                                              tablet, stylus pen, and Adobe
                                                                                                                                                series of fun exercises, both on
                                                                                                                                                                                   we will explore the power
                                                                         SESSION 4                                                              and off site. Train the eye to
and abilities are welcome!                                               August 9-20, 2:30-4:30 p.m.        Photoshop. Create original                                             of mark-making and the
                                                                                                                                                “see” as you learn traditional
                                                                                                            drawings through mark                                                  fundamental elements of
                                                                         Create works of art in clay                                            photography techniques, re-
Sign-up for the morning or afternoon program                             that are functional, decorative,
                                                                                                            making, layering and adding                                            line, value, form, perspective,
                                                                                                                                                shoot and re-work photos, and
or both. Due to safety restrictions, a full day                          or both—with an emphasis
                                                                                                            color. Bring your drawings
                                                                                                                                                master compositional rules.
                                                                                                                                                                                   composition, and proportion.
                                                                                                            to life by exporting them to                                           Subject matter will vary, and
option is not available. Students enrolled in                            on individual expression.
                                                                                                            prints, digital animations, gifs,
                                                                                                                                                Experiment with software to
                                                                                                                                                                                   include still life, landscapes,
                                                                         Throwing techniques for
both morning and afternoon teen classes                                                                     videos, and signage while
                                                                                                                                                make minor adjustments in
                                                                                                                                                                                   clothed figures, and
                                                                         centering clay, creating bowls,                                        balance, lighting, and contrast.
must be picked up at the end of the morning                              and cylindrical forms will be
                                                                                                            learning about the elements
                                                                                                                                                Students may bring any type
                                                                                                                                                                                   architecture.
                                                                                                            of graphic design. All materials
class and dropped back off at the start of                               covered, followed by finishing                                         of digital camera, or use one
                                                                                                            provided—just bring your
the afternoon class. Supervision will not be                             techniques, such as glazing
                                                                                                            imagination!
                                                                                                                                                of the Museum’s point-and-
                                                                         and texturing. Prior wheel                                             shoot cameras.
provided during this time.                                               throwing experience preferred
                                                                                                                                                *No classes on Monday July 5.
                                                                         (but not required).
Please check our website for the latest updates
                                                                         *No classes on Monday July 5.
to our summer teen class schedule and plans.
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TEEN CLASSES AGES 12-15
                                                                                                                                                          POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SUMMERART                                                                 PHOTOGRAPHY
                                                                                                                                                          Please read below before registering for camp or classes. Policies, Procedures, and                   Photographs, screenshots, and/or interviews may be taken of students, children, and
                                                                                                                                                          COVID-19 Safety guidelines are also available at montclairartmuseum.org/learn-and-                    parents, and their artwork, and may be published and used to promote MAM’s programs. If
                                                                                                                                                          create/yard-school-of-art/policies-procedures.                                                        you do not want yourself, your child, or your child’s artwork photographed, please notify the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Museum in writing at yardschool@montclairartmuseum.org.
                                                                                                                                                          REGISTRATION
                                                                                                                                                          • The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) accepts registrations online, by phone at                            LOST PROPERTY
                                                                                                                                                            973-259-5139, or by e-mail to yardschool@montclairartmuseum.org. Walk-in registrations              MAM is not responsible for artwork and other property left on the premises, and has no
                                                                                                                                                            cannot be accepted.                                                                                 liability if such property is stolen.
                                                                                                                                                          • Registrations are processed in the order in which they are received and class enrollment
                                                                                                                                                            is on a first-come, first-served basis. MAM members at any level can take advantage of              MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
                                                                                                                                                            priority registration in advance of open enrollment.                                                Materials for children’s and young teen courses and camps are provided. Spray paints,
                                                                                                                                                          • Registration is complete when MAM is in receipt of full payment. No confirmations will              fixatives, and aerosols are prohibited. Each student will receive their own supplies for use
                                                                                                                                                            be sent in the mail. An e-mail, mailing address, and phone number are required at time              during the camp session.
                                                                                                                                                            of registration.                                                                                    MEMBERSHIP
                                                                                                                                                          • Classes and camps not meeting a minimum enrollment one week prior to the first day will             Member benefits include priority registration and reduced tuition fees for studio classes,
                                                                                                                                                            be canceled.                                                                                        workshops, and camps. Members also receive free admission to MAM, discounts to
                                                                                                                                                          • Students enrolled in both morning and afternoon teen classes must be picked up at                   local restaurants and The Store at MAM, invitations to Openings, and more. Membership
                                                                                                                                                            the end of the morning class and dropped back off at the start of the afternoon class. 		           categories and complete benefits are available on the MAM website.
                                                                                                                                                            Supervision will not be provided during this time.
Fine Arts Intensive                  Illustration                            Oil & Acrylic Easel Painting              Teen Workshop                      • Students enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions at Van Vleck Gardens must                  PLEASE NOTE: The Art School tuition discount applies to the member only for Student
SESSION 3                            SESSION 1*                              SESSION 2                                 SESSION 1*                           be picked up at the end of the morning session and dropped back off at the start of the             and Individual memberships. However, Family level memberships and higher categories
July 26-August 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m.     June 28-July 9, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   July 12-23, 2:30-4:30 p.m.                June 28-July 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m.       afternoon session. Supervision will not be provided during this time.                               entitle all members of the immediate family to tuition at the reduced member rate. Single
                                                                                                                                                          • Students enrolling after the start of the session are still required to pay full tuition. Tuition   memberships are not offered for children under age 18. Therefore, to be eligible for the
SESSION 4                                                                    SESSION 3                                 SESSION 4                            is not pro-rated.                                                                                   reduced member rate for children’s and teen’s classes or camps, the child’s family must
                                     Do you want to bring your
August 9-20, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.                                           July 26-August 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   August 9-20, 2:30-4:30 p.m.        • MAM will send an e-mail with camp confirmation and parent packet for all child camps                have a current Family or higher membership. Membership dues may be paid at the time of
                                     characters to life? This class                                                                                         and teen classes that includes forms to be filled out prior to the first day of camp.               registration. If your membership is due to expire during the upcoming class session, please
Study a range of artforms and        will teach you how to gather            Explore the foundations                   This designated open studio        • MAM reserves the right to refuse admission or dismiss any student due to inappropriate              include your renewal payment with your registration fee. For more information, call the
                                                                                                                                                            behavior as outlined in the SummerART parent packet.                                                Membership Department at 973-259-5151 or email fsmith@montclairartmuseum.org.
media and build your portfolio       information about the human             of acrylic and oil paintings              time allows you to work on         • Student credits are no longer issued.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                TERMS OF REGISTRATION
in a summer intensive. Refine        figure and anatomy from life            while learning to perceive                personal projects in a variety     REFUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S CAMPS AND TEEN’S CLASSES DURING SUMMERART                                      By registering, you agree to the contents herein including following statement:
your technical skills, explore a     drawing to create original              and depict objects in space               of fine art media. With the        Full refunds will be provided in the event that a class, workshop, or camp does not meet              In consideration of the benefit for which I, or my child, will derive from these activities, I
                                                                                                                                                          minimum enrollment and is canceled. All other refunds are subject to a nonrefundable $25              hereby release the Montclair Art Museum (MAM), its trustees, staff, parents, and any other
new medium, or experiment            illustrations using a variety           through observation of                    guidance of a professional         administrative fee.                                                                                   affiliated individuals associated with the Yard School of Art from any and all claims or
with a new style. Drawing,           of materials.                           color, shadow and light, and              artist and moderator, you          Tuition will be refunded if notice of withdrawal is provided at least 30 DAYS prior to start          actions whatsoever in connection with the operation and supervision of these activities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                I understand that MAM does not have an onsite nurse or any other medical professional.
oil and acrylic painting, and                                                perspective. Learn color                  can develop pieces for your        date of the summer session from which you are withdrawing. If notice of withdrawal is given
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Staff members will not administer medications and do not have the ability to monitor
                                     *No classes on Monday July 5.                                                                                        less than 30 DAYS prior to the start date of the session from which you are withdrawing,
mixed media techniques will                                                  theory, color mixing, and                 portfolio, try a new medium,       you will receive a 50% refund, less the $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after        medical conditions. In the event of an emergency, the MAM staff will seek outside medical
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                assistance. Nuts and nut products are not permitted during camp, and the museum uses
all be covered in a relaxed and                                              new ways of painting using                get inspired by the work of        the start date of the session for which you are enrolled. The $25 administrative fee and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                non-toxic art supplies for kids studio classes; however, MAM does not guarantee that it is
                                                                                                                                                          Museum membership are non-refundable.
fun atmosphere. All students                                                 different types of paint and              others, and participate in class                                                                                                         an allergen-free facility.
                                                                                                                                                          GIFT CERTIFICATES
will gain a well-rounded                                                     brushes. Paintings will be                critiques. A model for life        Gift certificates are available for classes. Contact the Education Office at                          In the event that I cannot be contacted and the person that I have designated cannot be
knowledge of traditional                                                     inspired by the landscape, still          drawing will be provided for       yardschool@montclairartmuseum.org.                                                                    contacted or in the event of an emergency where there is not sufficient time to contact me
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                or my designee, I hereby authorize MAM’s staff to act on my behalf with regard to medical
fine arts media, with a touch                                                life, and a clothed model.                two to three classes. General      TRANSFERS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                treatment of myself or my child. Without limitation, I authorize transportation and medical
                                                                                                                                                          Students may transfer to any camp or class not already filled within the first two weeks of
of experimentation and                                                                                                 art supplies for drawing and       classes or first two days of the SummerART kids and teen session.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                treatment for me or my child. I understand that the staff of MAM will make every effort to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                contact me, or my emergency contact, during an emergency.
adventure to develop their                                                                                             painting are provided, but         MAKE UP CLASSES + SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS
unique voice.                                                                                                          specialty materials must be        Due to the full schedule of camps and teen classes during SummerART, classes will not be              My child has permission to take part in all activities at MAM. In addition to activities that
                                                                                                                                                          made up. Students missing class by their own choice will not receive a make-up class, refund,         take place on MAM grounds, I give my child permission to take walking tours under the
                                                                                                                       brought from home.                 or credit. MAM reserves the right to substitute instructors of equal caliber in an emergency.         supervision of MAM staff.
                                                                                                                       *No classes on Monday July 5.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
All Museum education programs are made possible, in part, by generous support from Carol and Terry Wall/The Vance Wall Foundation, Lisa and Joseph Amato, Linny
and Rick Andlinger, Michael Backer, Angela Beekers-Uberoi and Hank Uberoi, Heather and Vincent Benjamin, Monica and Carlos Camin, Cynthia Corhan-Aitken and
Murray Aitken, Alexis and Ed Davis, Jeanine Downie and Michael Heningburg, Jr., Tracy Higgins and James Leitner, Christine James and Nick De Toustain, Wendy and
Andrew Lacey, Gretchen and Sanford Prater,Toni LeQuire-Schott and Newton B. Schott, Jr., Cheryl and Marc Slutzky, Lois and David Stith, Robert L. Tortoriello, Claire
Walls and Banks Tarver, and Lisa and Bill Westheimer.
All MAM programs are made possible, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by funds
from the National Endowment for the Arts, Carol and Terry Wall/The Vance Wall Foundation, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and Museum members.

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