Get creative this summer!
Calling all young artists! The Eskenazi Museum of Art offers classes and summer camps for you to explore your creative ideas all summer long.
Kids Create Days
Every Tuesday from May 26–June 23, 2026 | Noon–1 p.m.
One-hour art lessons, ranging from clay to watercolor to drawing to collage, taught by our licensed art educator. Sessions designed for kids ages 7-13.
Summer Kids Camps
Weekly camps in July | Monday through Friday, Noon–3 p.m.
Camps range for grades ages 7–18. Weekly themes inspire daily projects and gallery explorations. Registration is live on our calendar for summer of 2026.
Week 1: Creating with Nature
In this nature-inspired week of Summer Art Camp, young artists ages 7–12 will discover how the outdoors can spark creative ideas. From observing plants, insects, and textures to experimenting with natural materials, campers will turn their discoveries into unique works of art.
Each day includes hands-on projects like painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media, along with fun outdoor exploration (weather permitting). By the end of the week, students will have a collection of artwork celebrating the beauty and inspiration of the natural world.
Key Details
Dates: July 6–10
Time: Noon–3 p.m. Monday through Friday
Ages: 7–12
Cost: $125
Week 2: Art You Can Use
In this hands-on week of Summer Art Camp, young artists ages 7–12 will explore the creative side of everyday objects by designing and making art they can actually use! Campers will experiment with techniques like weaving, sewing, and building to create functional handmade items.
Through playful exploration and skill-building, students will learn how artists combine creativity and purpose, transforming simple materials into beautiful, useful works of art. By the end of the week, campers will take home a collection of unique creations that are both expressive and practical.
Key Details
Dates: July 13–17
Time: Noon–3 p.m. Monday through Friday
Ages: 7–12
Cost: $125
Week 3: Delicious Art
In this deliciously creative week of Summer Art Camp, young artists will explore the connection between food and art, using it as both inspiration and material! Campers will explore how artists use food as inspiration and will experiment with drawing food still lifes, printing with fruit, sculpting our favorite foods, and painting with pigments that can be found in the kitchen!
Through a variety of imaginative projects and creative techniques, this camp encourages playful experimentation and sensory exploration. By the end of the week, campers will have a yummy collection of one-of-a-kind artworks and a fresh perspective on the creative uses of food.
Key Details
Dates: July 20–24
Time: Noon–3 p.m. Monday through Friday
Ages: 7–12
Cost: $125
Week 4: Teen Art Week
In this dynamic week of Summer Art Camp, teen artists will deepen their skills and explore new ways of making art inspired by the museum’s collection and beyond. Participants will spend time sketching in the galleries, looking closely at artworks, and using those observations to inspire their own unique projects.
Through a variety of hands-on experiences, including drawing, painting, mixed media, and more, students will try new techniques, work with different materials, and develop their own artistic style. By the end of the week, teens will leave with a collection of meaningful artwork and fresh inspiration.
Key Details
Dates: July 27–31
Time: Noon–3 p.m. Monday through Friday
Ages: 13–18
Cost: $125
