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R.O.Y.G.B.I.V. Multi-Arts Camps

Watkins College of Art

Youth Programs (ages 6-11)

These weeklong, multi-arts camps for ages 6-8 and 9-11 give young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Devoting half the day to creating 2D- and the other half to 3D-art, campers will spend their whole week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by weekly themes. From drawing and painting to clay and sculpture, this camp creates a dynamic experience for the budding and enthusiastic artist alike. Stay up to date on announcements about summer programming by signing up for our newsletter. Registration for 2026 camps will begin January 5. 

 

Summer 26 Camps:

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WEEK 1 - MONSTERS & MAGIC

June 23-27

This week-long, multi-arts camp gives young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Campers will spend their whole week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by the weekly theme, Monsters and Magic. Campers will work with clay, paint, plaster, recycled materials, and more to create artwork inspired by fantasy and fairytales. This camp creates a dynamic and engaging experience for budding and enthusiastic artists alike or any kid obsessed with make-believe. Campers will end their week with an art show to share their work with family and friends.

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WEEK 2 - MYSTERIES OF SPACE

June 29 - July 2

This four-day, multi-arts camp gives young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Devoting half the day to creating 2D and the other half to 3D art, campers will spend their camp session fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by the weekly theme, Mysteries of Space. Campers will work with clay, paint, plaster, recycled materials, and more to create artwork inspired by all things outer space. This camp creates a dynamic and engaging experience for budding and enthusiastic artists alike or any kid obsessed with planets, stars, spaceships or science fiction.  Campers will end their week with an art show to share their work with family and friends, including a glow-in-the-dark exhibit.

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WEEK 3 - WACKY WEATHER

July 6-10

This week-long, multi-arts camp gives young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Devoting half the day to creating 2D and the other half to 3D art, campers will spend the week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by the theme, Wacky Weather! Campers will work with paint, plaster, recycled materials, and more to create artwork inspired by storms, volcanoes, and other natural and geological phenomena. This camp creates a dynamic and engaging experience for budding and enthusiastic artists alike or any kid obsessed with weather and the environment. Campers will end their week with an art show to share their work with family and friends.  

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WEEK 4 - WILD KINGDOM

July 13-17

This week-long, multi-arts camp gives young artists the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and techniques under the guidance of talented, expert educators. Devoting half the day to creating 2D and the other half to 3D art, campers will spend their whole week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by the weekly theme, Wild Kingdom! Campers will work with clay, paint, recycled materials, and more to create artwork inspired by animals, plants, and the natural world. This camp creates a dynamic and engaging experience for budding and enthusiastic artists alike or any kid obsessed with wildlife and wild places. Campers will end their week with an art show to share their work with family and friends.  

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Watkins College of Art

1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212

Phone:  (615) 460-6770

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