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WHY SUMMER ART CAMP? 2

CAMP PREVIEW DAY 2

CAMP INFORMATION 3

HOW TO CONTACT US 3

HOW TO REGISTER 3

CAMP CLASS SCHEDULE 4

SUMMER ART CAMP SHOWCASE 4

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 5-11

MEET OUR TEACHING ARTISTS 12-13

SCHOLARSHIPS 15

CAMP PROCEDURES 14

MCA POLICIES 15

CAMP GOALS AND OUTCOMES 16

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 16

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NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONMemphis College of Art is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, or other programs or in the context of employment. The Title IX Coordinator for the college, who is responsible for handling all inquiries concerning Title IX, is the Associate Vice President for Operations, who can be contacted at 901-272-5121, or 1939 Poplar Avenue, Room 116, Memphis, TN 38104.

Memphis College of Art | 1930 Poplar Avenue | Memphis, TN 38104 | 901.272.5116 | mca.edu

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Explore, discover and create at Memphis College of Art's Summer Art Camp. We offer accomplished teaching artists, small class sizes, flexible schedules, a variety of media and excellent facilities. Camp classes range from exploratory creative expression to rigorous investigation of design principles. We are committed to nurturing children's love for creating art, whatever their age, interest or skill level.

Campers get to• Learn new visual art skills

• Explore their creativity

• Discover new media

• Create their own works of art

• Join a community of artists

• Gain the confidence to express themselves

• Show their work in the Summer Showcase

• Experience a college campus

• Make new friends

• Have fun!

Professional AffiliationsSummer Art Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association®. That means our camp undergoes a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at the camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

All of MCA's community education youth programs are based on a youth development model for arts education, in accordance with best practice research promoted by the National Guild for Com-munity Arts Education.

Partners• Memphis Design Lab

• Memphis Fashion Design Network

• UT LeBonheur Pediatric Specialists

CAMP PREVIEW DAY Join us on Saturday, April 1, from 2-4 p.m. for a sneak preview of Summer Art Camp! Enjoy hands-on activities, instructor demonstrations and a tour of the facilities. Meet our camp staff and teaching artists. On-site camp registration will be available with a special preview discount! All preview day activities are free and will take place on our main campus in Rust Hall. No RSVP necessary for preview day.

Summer Art Camp provides• Experienced art educators

• 1:8 adult/student ratio

• Flexible class schedules

• Lots of class choices

• A supportive creative community

• A variety of inspiring media

• Excellent college studios

• Supplies and equipment

WHY SUMMER ART CAMP?

HOW TO CONTACT USWe are happy to answer your questions or provide additional information.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us!

HOW TO REGISTER

CAMP INFORMATION Camp DatesWeek 1: June 5–9Week 2: June 12–16Week 3: June 19–23Week 4: June 26–30Week 5: July 10–14Week 6: July 17–21

Location Memphis College of ArtRust Hall1930 Poplar Ave.Overton Park

TuitionTuition includes equipment and supplies, except where noted in the class description. An early registration discount will apply for campers who enroll and pay before April 1. Multi-activity discounts are available for campers who enroll in two or more camp sessions.

Office HoursGibson Hall // 1939 Poplar AveMonday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Office ClosingsMay 29: Memorial DayMay 30-31: Staff Training Days (limited office hours)July 4: Independence Day

Lunch & Snacks Lunch is provided for campers enrolled in our full day camps. Snacks are not provided by the camp and should be brought from home.

Extended Care If you need extended hours for your camper, our staff is here before and after camp hours for your convenience. Afternoon extended care sessions include bonus art activities led by one of our instructors.

Mornings: 8–9 a.m.: $35/weekAfternoons: 3–5 p.m.: $65/week

StaffOur instructors are qualified teaching artists who are enthusiastic about sharing the joy of art making with young people (you can read more about our teaching artists on page 21). Support staff includes a teaching assistant in most classes and extra floaters to help out during transition times, field trips, and anywhere else they are needed. All Summer Art Camp administrators, instructors and support staff are carefully screened and subjected to a nationwide background check.

Community Education AssociateChloe [email protected]

Director of Community EducationCece [email protected]

IDEALS Grant CoordinatorAshley [email protected]

Convenient online registration is available at this link. http://mca.edu/community/community-education/online-registration/

Printable registration forms are available here. <Leah, please provide link once pdf is available.

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WEEK 1 | JUNE 5-9

CLASS TIME AGEStory Illustration 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 5-7

Pop Art 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 8-10

Movie Monsters 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-15

Drawing & Painting 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-15

Design Thinking Workshop 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 14-17

Screenprinting Galore! 12-3 p.m. Ages 14-18

WEEK 2 | JUNE 12-16

CLASS TIME AGEMixed Media 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 5-7


Handbuilding with Clay 12-3 p.m. Ages 11-13

Photographic Printmaking 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-15

Metals: Fold Forming 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-15


WEEK 3 | JUNE 19-23

CLASS TIME AGEArt Around the Globe 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 5-7

Kinetic Sculpture 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 8-10

Zines 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-15

Architecture 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-15

Metal Sculpture 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 14-18

WEEK 4 | JUNE 26-30

CLASS TIME AGEArt Camp Junior

June 26-29 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-4

Fantasy Art 12-3 p.m. Ages 5-7

Painting Animals 12-3 p.m. Ages 5-7

Soft Sculptures 12-3 p.m. Ages 8-10

Printmaking 12-3 p.m. Ages 8-10

Animation 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-15

Darkroom Photography 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-15WEEK 5 | JULY 10-14

CLASS TIME AGEDrawing & Painting 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 5-7

Printmaking 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 5-7

Character Design 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 8-10

Illustration 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 8-10

Illustration 12-3 p.m. Ages 11-15

Painting 12-3 p.m. Ages 11-15

Five Day Film 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 12-18

High School Intensive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 14-18

WEEK 6 | JULY 17-21

CLASS TIME AGEFashion Design 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 11-17

Comics 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 11-15

Still Life: Realism to Abstraction 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 14-18

SUMMER ART CAMPSHOWCASEJuly 22–30 Rust Hall, Main Gallery

Gallery HoursMonday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM Saturday, 9 AM –4 PMSunday, noon – 4 PM

Closing Reception: Sunday, July 30, 2–4 p.m. Don’t miss our fabulous Summer Art Camp Showcase! Our instructors will select artwork from each camper to display in our Main Gallery. Families are invited to view the show at any time, but a reception in honor of our young artists will be held at the close of the exhibition. We hope you can attend.

ARTWORK PICK-UPIf you attend the closing reception, you may take your artist’s work with you as you leave. However, we ask that you not remove artwork from the Showcase before the reception day. If you can’t make it to the reception on July 30, we will have Open Pick-Up Days on July 31 and August 1, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Rust Hall. All artwork must be claimed by Friday, August 4.

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AnimationAges 11–15Get an introduction to the core principles of animation using industry standard software. Learn the fundamentals of animation and make animations of your very own! Amanda Weidman, instructor.

Week 4: June 26–309 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuition: $345

ArchitectureAges 11–15Develop foundational skills for architecture including drawing, design, research, and planning. Learn about the foundations of architecture in the ancient world from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mayan civilizations, and about modern and contemporary styles of architecture. You will also build your own architectural model! Suzanah Furtick, instructor.


Art Around the GlobeAges 5–7Experience the wonderful world of art through the cultural creations of people around the globe. Create projects inspired by styles and designs found in other cultures and countries. Jorden Miernik and JT Wilbanks, instructors.


Character DesignAges 8–10Explore two-dimensional and sculptural character design using a variety of materials and techniques. Focus on the look and feel of the character as well as developing the story of who the character is and what motivates them. Katie Lepo, instructor.

Week 5: July 10–149 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuition: $175

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ComicsAges 11–15Create and develop your own original characters and worlds. By using the basics of storytelling and the structure of comics, you will weave your own fantastical tales. Terri Scott, instructor.


Darkroom PhotographyAges 11–15Learn how to process your own black and white photographic prints in a traditional darkroom. Explore the basic functions of a manual camera while working with 35mm film. Katie Dean, instructor.


Design Thinking WorkshopAges 14–17The Memphis Design Lab is excited to partner with MCA for a week-long introduction to Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving. Design Thinking is a framework for solving human-centered challenges based on empathy, creativity, and iterative prototyping. In this workshop you'll learn a basic framework for design thinking, creative thinking exercises, prototyping exercises, and presentation skills. Course taught by Memphis Design Lab staff.


Digital PaintingAges 9–13Create your own paintings using a computer! Covering the basic tools of painting in Adobe Photoshop, students will learn how to blend and mix colors, draw from life, and paint directly from their imaginations. Guided technical exercises will cover a range of concepts, such as perspective and contrast. Amanda Weidman, instructor.


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Drawing & PaintingAges 5–7Build drawing and painting skills through multi-media projects that explore the basics of line, shape, composition, and color. We will study famous artists and their work, and draw inspiration to create our own masterpieces. Students will work independently as well as collaborate with others to build creative problem solving and teamwork! Anna Craig, instructor.


Drawing & PaintingAges 8–10Build your confidence through multimedia projects that emphasize our hand skills, independent thinking and teamwork. Don't forget to dress for a mess! Suzanah Furtick and Kim Warnette, instructors.


Drawing & PaintingAges 11–15Explore concepts such as composition, perspective and value, and how to confidently use these as tools in your drawings and to improve your paintings. Every class will include lessons that build on previous skills to give practice to artistic principles. Jorden Miernik, instructor.


Drawing & PaintingAges 14–18 Learn basic concepts in drawing and painting, such as line, shape, scale, proportion, color theory and composition. Eric Quick, instructor.


Fantasy ArtAges 5–7Flying circuses, colorful witches, and cupcakes with legs! Discover and expand your artistic abilities with drawing, painting, sculpture and creative writing in this camp session, bursting with inspiration and possibility. We will take inspiration from a range of artists both from the past and modern day as we create breathtaking pieces of our own. As always there will be an emphasis on line, shape, color, and composition. So get ready to stretch your imagination and be sure to dress for a mess! JT Wilbanks, instructor.

Week 4: June 26–3012–3 p.m.Tuition: $175

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Fashion DesignAges 11–17Jumpstart the summer in style and explore elements of fashion design from conceptual ideas, selecting fabrics, to bringing those impressive ideas to life through art of sewing and learning garment construction. Our expert instructors have years of experience and are able to help you develop good design habits. At the end of camp, wow your family and friends with your amazing wearable creations at our Summer Art Camp Showcase. Haley Franklin and ShA Locke, instructors.


Five-Day FilmAges 12–18Participate in the full production of a short film! Each day will be focused on a different stage of the filmmaking process. Write a story, prepare costumes and props, explore lights, camera and audio equipment and editing. The finished film will be submitted for a chance to be included in the Indie Memphis Film Festival! Eric Huber, instructor.


Handbuilding with ClayAges 11–13Learn basic hand–building techniques to create a body of work using many different types of clay. Pinch, coil, and slab methods will be used, as well as techniques to create attachments and textures. Katie Lepo, instructor.

Week 2: June 12–1612 – 3 p.m. Tuition: $175

High School IntensiveAges 14–18Build confident work and organized portfolios that are ready for submission to contests, scholarships, and undergraduate programs in art. Building both technical skills and professional abilities our students will explore the possible avenues available to young artists. We'll learn about many types of creative study and what kind of careers a devotion to art may lead you to. The goal at hand is to instill students with both a shining artistic confidence and the knowledge and know how to meet opportunities head on. Suzanah Furtick and JT Wilbanks, instructors.


Illustration Ages 8–10Learn the basics of illustration and explore its many uses in the editorial, concept, and storybook realms. Abbie Gore and Terri Scott, instructors.


Illustration Ages 11–15Learn the basics of illustration and explore its many uses in the editorial, concept, and storybook realms. Develop skills used by professional illustrators to tell a story with pictures. Abbie Gore and Terri Scott, instructors.

Week 5: July 10–1412–3 p.m.Tuition: $175

Kinetic SculptureAges 8–10Create amazing moving sculptures by harnessing the power of physics! Learn to create motion using moveable parts that can be activated with an internal mechanism, by wind, balance, or other means. Darcie Beeman-Black and Katie Lepo, instructors.


Metal SculptureAges 14–18 Explore a variety of techniques in small metals, such as soldering, casting and enameling. Funlola Coker, instructor.


Metals: Fold FormingAges 11–15Get ready to create your very own metal forms! We will introduce a new method of forming sheet metal by folding, deforming, and unfolding. Fold forming was invented by Charles Lewton-Brain in the 1980's and is considered to be the first new way to work with metal for thousands of years. Darcie Beeman-Black , instructor.


Mixed MediaAges 5–7There are no limits to what you can create in this hands on, exploratory class! We will use drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking techniques to create unique works of art. A few collaborative projects will bring these new skills together while building creative thinking and problem solving! Anna Craig and JT Wilbanks, instructors.


Movie MonstersAges 11–15Explore movie monster character design using a variety of materials and techniques. Create a sketch of your creature concept then use it to form a sculptural maquette just like a real special effects artist! Eric Quick, instructor.


PaintingAges 11–15Learn the basics of painting, such as light, shadow and a basic approach to color. Learn to mix color, develop brush techniques, and apply glazes, using acrylic paint. Advanced students will concentrate on composition, technical drawing ability, and color development. Amy Beth Rice, instructor.

Week 5: July 10–1412–3 p.m.Tuition: $175

Painting Animals Ages 5–7Learn about the wacky and wonderful animal kingdom through mixed media fun! In this class we will make animal portraits, imaginative animals, masks and puppets. There will be an emphasis on developing drawing skills and using paint to make our art come to life! Anna Craig, instructor.

Week 4: June 26–3012–3 p.m. Tuition: $175

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Printmaking Ages 5–7Get your ink and rollers ready, it's time to unleash your inner master printmaker! Create your own artistic prints out of everyday materials. Printing, stamping, collaging, rolling, inking, and working together, we're going to have a ton of fun making a ton of art. JT Wilbanks, instructor.


Printmaking Ages 8–10Get your ink and rollers ready, It's time to unleash your inner master printmaker! Working together and independently this class will explore how to make plates for artistic printing out of everyday materials. Printing, stamping, collaging, rolling, inking, and working together, we're going to have a ton of fun making a ton of art! Jorden Miernik, instructor.


Photographic PrintmakingAges 11–15Bridge the gap between photography and printmaking in new and exciting ways. Learn about composition, lighting, and technique before taking your photographs into the realm of printmaking, where they will take on a whole new dimension through transfers and various printmaking processes. Students are encouraged to have some sort of digital picture taking device for this course. Katie Dean, instructor.


Pop Art Ages 8–10After researching and discovering various pop artists, become a pop artist yourself by creating large pop art sculptures, prints, and drawings! Katie Lepo and Kim Warnette, instructors.


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Screenprinting Galore!Ages 14–18Get introduced to the world of advertisements and pop-art culture. In this class we will learn the basic techniques of screenprinting. Focusing on a hands-on traditional medium, students will draw inspiration from books, movies, and music to create vibrant works of art on both fabrics and paper. Students will walk away with a versatile artistic practice that can span their entire career. Katie Dean, instructor.

Week 1: June 5–912–3 p.m. Tuition: $175

Soft SculpturesAges 8–10Create amazing sculptural pieces using yarn, fabric and felt. Join in as we learn weaving, basic sewing and other fabric sculpture skills. Make wall pieces, monsters, plush animals and much more! Katie Lepo, instructor.


Still Life: Realism to AbstractionAges 14–18Explore a variety of media to strengthen your skills at drawing and painting using still life arrangements. Students will look at examples of still life paintings from the old masters, and develop skills to be able to capture light, shadow, color, texture, pattern, and shapes in their artwork. Suzanah Furtick, instructor.


Story Illustration Ages 5–7Learn the fundamentals of telling stories through drawing. Emphasis will be on character design, creating artistic text, illusions of movement, and perspective. Students will learn basic book making techniques to contain these new stories and illustration skills. Get ready to tell stories like never before! Anna Craig and JT Wilbanks, instructors.


Summer Art Camp JuniorAges 3–4Preschoolers explore art making in a nurturing and creative environment. Designed with our littlest artists in mind, this special camp session will be brimming with hands-on, mess-filled, age-appropriate fun! Jorden Miernik, instructor.

Monday – Thursday, June 26–299:30–11:30 a.m. Tuition: $110

ZinesAges 11–15Explore the world of DIY print media and zine culture! Students will develop their artistic voice by using zines as an outlet for discussing who they are and what they care about. Skills taught in this class include illustration, assemblage, bookmaking, creative and narrative writing, and lots of fun with a photocopier! Katie Dean and Anna Craig, instructors.


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Our instructors are trained artists who love teaching and sharing the joy of art-making with others. Summer Art Camp instructors have earned at least a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and some hold higher degrees. Many are state certified to teach K–12 Visual Arts and teach full-time in various settings during the school year. In addition to working as teaching artists, most spend time in the studio pursuing their own art making and have been featured at events and in exhibitions locally, nationally and internationally. Some are highly sought after for commissions for personal collections and public art installations. Our teaching artists are deeply involved in making a difference in the Memphis community, working with non-profit organizations or regularly volunteering their time and talents to local causes. We are proud to say that many of our teaching artists are also Memphis College of Art alumni!

Meet our Teaching Artists

Darcie Beeman-Black is a metalsmith who received her BA in Studio Art and Art Education from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. She is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Metals from Memphis College of Art. Darcie primarily uses copper and silver to create jewelry and small metal sculptures. Her work has been exhibited nationally, and she is an active member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.

Funlola Coker earned a BFA in Sculpture from Memphis College of Art. Nigerian by birth, she came to Memphis to continue studying fine art. She is a sculptor who works primarily in metal, clay and wood and her company, Funlola’s Workshop, was recently featured on the blog choose901.com. She finds travel to be an infinite source of inspiration to her as an artist. Funlola has been a part of our Saturday School and Summer Art Camp staff since 2008.

Anna Craig earned a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Child Development from University of Memphis. She works in drawing, painting and collage, and is a big believer in the importance of play and curiosity in art making. As a teacher, Anna encourages her students to have fun with making art and build confidence through trying new materials and techniques. Anna is excited to continue her love for teaching with MCA’s Summer Art Camp for the second year!

Katherine Dean received a BFA in Photography from the University of North Florida in 2014. She recently relocated to Memphis to pursue an MFA in Photography at Memphis College of Art. Katherine was formally trained in a traditional darkroom and is well-versed in both analog and digital processes with an emphasis

on alternative processes. Working primarily with the manipulation of analog mediums, Katherine has been exhibited and published nationally as well as given frequent artist lectures elaborating on her unique processes involving analog film.

Haley Franklin received a dual BFA degree in Costume Design and Fine Arts, with a minor in Social Sciences, from the California Institute of the Arts in 2012. She previously attended the Interlochen Arts Academy. Originally from Detroit, Haley went on to costume many film, music, dance, theater, and interdisciplinary works in Los Angeles, before moving to Memphis in 2013. She has been teaching in various formats to all ages for 6 years, and loves learning with students! She currently creates costumes for Ballet Memphis as well as other dance and theater companies around town and the world.

Suzanah Furtick earned her BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Painting and Printmaking from the University of Alabama in 2006. As an art instructor and advocate for multidisciplinary learning, Suzanah aims to inspire students to pursue what they are most passionate about, to critically analyze and conquer challenges, and to gain new skills and insights.

Eric Huber makes videos, designs, and illustrations in Memphis, Tennessee. His work explores mass culture, myth, and storytelling. As an instructor his lessons provide students with a strong knowledge of how their mediums work, which allows for comfort in the art making process and for students' ideas to be expressed.

Meet our Teaching Artists continued

Eric Quick received the President's Scholarship to attend MCA, where he graduated with a BFA in Sculpture. He has been teaching art with various programs for six years and has worked in Summer Art Camp and Saturday School since 2011. Eric believes, "because art-making allows us to articulate things we can't in words, it is a great way of enabling children to develop a strong, mature voice." He currently works as a freelance artist, most recently creating prosthetics and props for theater and film.

Amy Beth Rice received her BFA and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from Memphis College of Art. She has taught art at Overton High School and Concord Academy. Her work has been featured in group and solo shows at GLITCH, Crosstown Arts, Caritas Village, the Hi-Tone, Bethel University, Midtown Crossing Grill, and the Hyde Gallery and has worked with UrbanArts, MemFix and Very Special Arts to create murals around the city of Memphis and in private homes. In addition to working as an artist and muralist, she is also the lead artist at a local paint-and-sip franchise.

Terri Scott is an illustrator, painter, storyteller, and avid reader. She was born in rural Louisiana, the inspiration for many of her paintings and stories. Growing up, she was influenced by J.K. Rowling and Lemony Snicket, whose stories wove fantastical worlds to which she could easily escape. Terri received her Bachelors of Fine Arts at Memphis College of Art with concentrations in Illustration and Painting. She teaches art to children, illustrates a local quarterly magazine, and aspires to write children’s books.

Amanda Weidman is a recent graduate of Memphis College of Art’s Animation program, who specialized in animation as expression throughout her career as a student. Drawing from skills as an illustrator, she focused on symbolism and line quality to translate meaning in her BFA piece. She is greatly inspired by the ability of movies and tv shows to connect people through shared experience, and hopes to someday play a part in the tv/film industry.

Kim Warnette received her MFA in Visual Information Arts from MCA in 1991 and began her teaching career with Shelby County Schools in 2007. She is the co-founder and former owner of Sidewalk University Book Gallery and Adrenaline Fine Arts Gallery. She is also an educational researcher for Foundations for Gifted Children, and a strong community arts advocate. Kim teaches visual art at Rozelle Creative and Performing Arts Elementary School.

J.T. Wilbanks is a graduate of Memphis College of Art and specializes in printmaking, papermaking and creative writing. His first body of work was a series of octopus paintings that were displayed in the private gallery of his mother's kitchen. The cornerstone of his teaching approach, whether dealing with kindergarteners or seniors, is that we are all artists; most people just don't know it yet. J.T. lives in Midtown, drinks a lot of coffee, and has a cat named Evelyn Crackers Wilbanks.

Katie Lepo studied Sculpture, Fiber Arts and Photography as an undergraduate at MCA, where she also began working as a teaching assistant in Saturday School and Summer Art Camp. She has been a teaching artist in MCA’s Summer Art Camp every year since graduating with a BFA in 2007. Katie holds a Tennessee professional teaching license in K-12 visual art and is working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Katie’s wealth of experience and whimsical artistic style make for a delightful studio experience for all her students.

Denisha “ShA” Locke is a native Memphian whose interest in fashion design began in her teens. After engaging in local fashion-enriched programs, she went on to earn a BFA in Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing. She has enjoyed a vibrant career in fashion design working for companies such as Polo Ralph Lauren, John Varvatos, and O'Oscar De La Renta. She is dedicated to teaching young people with creative minds and the desire to understand the art of design through sewing.

Memphis Design Lab provides real world design thinking training for high school students. Using an outcomes-focused design thinking methodology, their facilitators have engaged students in community projects ranging from systems for people experiencing homelessness to curriculum design.

Jorden Miernik received a BFA in Fine Arts in 2005 and an MAT in Art Education in 2016. Since 2006, she has been working with students of all ages and has been a teaching artist in MCA's Community Education programs since 2010. Jorden is an elementary school Art Teacher at Snowden School, a photographer and sketchbook doodle enthusiast. She is also the mother to two young artistic ladies with whom she enjoys spending all her free time.

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Camp ProceduresSafetyMemphis College of Art is a secure facility and our safety policies and practices are strictly observed. All visitors to the MCA campus must remain in the Main Gallery unless escorted by an authorized staff person. We cannot allow unauthorized persons to have access to the children entrusted in our care; we appreciate your full cooperation in making our campus a safe and secure place.

Sign-in/Sign-outParents are required to walk students in and out of our building and sign them in and out. Only parents and persons whom you designated on your registration form will be allowed to pick up your child. Please have your photo ID available at pick up. Students age 16 and older may sign themselves out ONLY if the parent has designated so on the registration form or in writing.

Non-Emergency Communication If a camper is feeling too unwell to participate, vomits, has a bathroom accident, has a fever, or requires healthcare beyond basic first aid, parents will be called to pick up the child from camp.

Emergency Communication Emergencies that significantly disrupt camp will be announced to students and parents of students who are minors via email, phone, or text message as appropriate.

Late Arrival/Early DismissalPlease see the Safety Officer at the front desk if you need assistance with a late arrival or early dismissal. The officer will contact our staff to escort your child.

Late Pick-upLate pick-up will result in additional fees. Morning dismissal is promptly at 12 p.m., afternoon dismissal is 3 p.m. After a 5-minute grace period, a one dollar per minute fee is due at the time of pick- up. This fee must be paid in the Business Office before the child will be admitted to the next class.

MedicationsPlease contact us at 901-272-5116 or [email protected] if your child will need medication during class hours. We will send you the appropriate information and forms.

Camper IllnessPlease do not send your child to class with a contagious illness and/or fever. We require that students/campers be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to class.

Illness or Injury at CampWe will notify parents in writing if a student/camper illness or injury requires attention by a certified First Aider while at camp.

MCA Rights and ResponsibilitiesMemphis College of Art has the responsibility to keep its students, staff and visitors safe, and therefore has the right to refuse service to anyone posing a threat to the health and safety of others. Behaviors including violence, intimidation, bullying, vandalism, the use or possession of illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons and other behaviors that threaten the safety of others and/or violate MCA policies are not tolerated and may be grounds for immediate dismissal without refund.

Learning EnvironmentIn an effort to provide a positive learning environment for all students, we ask that participants in our program use the “3 R’s” and be Respectful, Responsible and Ready. Please take a moment to review and discuss them with your child.

Camper behavior expectations:

Respectful •Use a quiet voice, respectful tone and appropriate language •Use equipment and materials appropriately •Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

Responsible •Follow all safety rules •Clean up after yourself •Maintain self-control

Ready •Be attentive, listen and follow directions •Put in your best effort •Leave personal items stowed during class time

Please understand that we cannot list every behavior that is expected; we ask that participants use good judgment and use the 3 R’s to guide their behavior and their interactions with others. The camp behavior management plan emphasizes positive interactions and staff members encourage the use of the 3 R’s.

LocationClasses are held in Rust Hall, which is located inside Overton Park near the Brooks Museum and the Memphis Zoo.

SuppliesTuition includes equipment and supplies unless otherwise noted in the course catalog. Digital Photography students will need to supply their own cameras and portable flash drive.

SnacksSnacks are not provided by the camp. Your child may bring a snack and drink for class breaks. No glass bottles please. Campers may not use campus vending machines.

ClothingPlease be sure your child is dressed appropriately to get messy. You may send a smock or large shirt to be worn over clothing if preferred. Close-toed shoes are required for ceramics, metals, darkroom photography and printmaking classes and are strongly recommended for all campers.

Personal ItemsPlease label all personal items with your child’s full name. Unless required for class, items should be stowed during class time. Students, campers, staff, parents, and visitors may not have, possess or store personal property such as alcohol, drugs, personal sports equipment, vehicles, animals (except for service animals) or weapons on the MCA premises. MCA is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal items.

Artwork Pick-upAll artwork is sent home each week, except for work held for the Summer Art Camp Showcase. Showcase artwork may be picked up during the reception on July 30, 2–4 p.m. If you’re unable to attend, artwork may be claimed on July 31 or August 1, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Rust Hall. All summer artwork must be claimed by Friday, August 4.

How to Contact UsIf you need to reach our staff during class hours, please call 901-272-5142 or email [email protected].

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MCA Policies

Course Cancellations: If a course fails to meet minimum enrollment five business days before the first class meeting, it may be cancelled. In this case we will contact you to choose an alternate class. If no alternates are acceptable you will receive a full refund.

Changes/Errors: MCA reserves the right to make changes to its curriculum, courses or instructors without prior notice. MCA is not responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies in our catalog, website, print media or other sources.

Missed Classes: There are no make up sessions for classes missed by students. If a class meeting is cancelled by MCA, every attempt will be made to reschedule the class to accommodate the majority of the affected students. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather, power outages, natural disasters, or any other event outside the control of the College will not be rescheduled, nor will refunds, credits or “rain checks” be issued.

Permissions: Upon registration you granted permission for your child to leave the MCA campus with staff supervision and walk to other locations for field trips within the boundaries of Overton Park.

Personal Property Policy: Visitors, staff, and students may not have, possess or store personal property such as alcohol, drugs, personal sports equipment, vehicles, animals (except for service animals) or weapons on the MCA premises.

Publicity Waiver: Enrollment in a course implies that students and/or parents of students grant permission for use of any visual record of students and/or their artwork for educational or publicity purposes, including use on our website.

Regulations: A learning community depends on the good judgment and considerate behavior of its members. Any student whose conduct infringes on the rights of others will be dismissed without refund.

Student Project Pick-Up: Any student work left on campus after the last class meeting will be held for 2 weeks, after which it will be discarded. MCA is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged or unclaimed projects.

Withdrawal Policy: If a student withdraws from a class 5 or more business days prior to the course start date, a full refund will be issued. If a student withdraws less than 5 business days prior to the course start date, a refund, minus a $25 withdrawal fee, will be issued. No refunds are issued after the course start date. Please choose your classes carefully as refunds are not processed after these deadlines have passed.

Scholarships & Grants

A limited number of full and partial scholarships are awarded for Community Education youth programs. Need-based grants are also available through the IDEALS Program. The Summer 2017 scholarship application deadline is Thursday, May 4th at 4 pm.

More information about scholarship requirements is available at this link. http://mca.edu/community/community-education/scholarships/

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CAMP GOALS AND OUTCOMESThe Memphis College of Art Community Education program measures student success using the following four goals and associated learning outcomes.

Program goals and student learning outcomes

Students develop and understand new ideas using the language of visual arts.

•Students understand basic vocabulary of visual arts such as the visual elements (line, shape, form, texture, color, value, space) and design principles (unity and variety, balance, scale and proportion, repetition and rhythm, contrast)

•Students develop the ability to discuss work with an openness to new ideas and artistic processes

•Students learn about the artistic techniques and tools used in the various media of visual arts(such as drawing, sculpture, installation art, etc.)

Students gain an understanding of their place in the world by learning about visual arts in a cultural and historical context.

•Students learn about historic and contemporary artistic theories and practices in context

•Students consider the role of artistic function, form and theme in cultures around the world

•Students discover and reflect upon their personal cultural history and ethnic identity through viewing, discussing and creating art

•Students critically analyze visual art in various cultures to understand related political and social histories

Students create and exhibit their own works of art in order to express themselves as creative and independent individuals.

•Students develop skills in various art forms including the use of materials, tools and techniques, demonstrating good craftsmanship and attention to detail

•Students develop the ability to think creatively and apply creative concepts to their work

•Students demonstrate respect and support for others in their creative process and expand their ability to offer constructive and critical feedback to peers

•Students use their own ideas, perceptions, opinions, values and feelings to express themselves

•Students contribute to a safe and nurturing studio environment

•Students can articulate the concepts and messages in their own work

•Students develop the ability to view their own work from the point of view of an audience and learn to think about who their audience is

•Students practice independence, self-discipline and time management in completing projects

Students imagine their own future by learning about the creative economy and careers in the visual arts.

•Students present their work in a professional and organized manner

•Students practice civic engagement through collaborative and/or community projects

•Students fully engage in a creative community made up of student artists and professional teaching artists

•Students explore traditional and emerging career paths to find their place in the creative economy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhere is camp check in?Camp is held in our main building (Rust Hall) inside Overton Park. Enter the building at the top of the large staircase. Sign-in is held in the Main Gallery. When it is time to pick up your child, you may wait in the Main Gallery until a member of our staff brings the class up for sign out.

Do I need to purchase supplies?We provide all the supplies and equipment your child will need, unless otherwise noted in the class description.

Do I need to pack a lunch or snacks?Lunch is provided for full-day campers. A lunch menu will be sent out to parents the week prior to each camp session. Snacks are not provided, so it’s recommended that you pack a snack and drink for class breaks.

What should my camper wear?One thing is certain: we will get messy! Please be sure your child dresses appropriately and comfortably to take part in the mess-making. Closed toed shoes are highly recommended for all classes and are required for specialized activities (ceramics, metals, photo, printmaking and sewing).

Do I need to sign my camper in and out?At sign in, we are assuming responsibility for your child, and the sign in process is a written record of that transfer of care. At sign out we are responsible for releasing your child to an authorized person and we may take extra measures to ensure that we release campers to the appropriate person.

Can I go to class with my camper?We encourage independence in our campers and expect them to be able to attend class without their adult. However, we do understand that some reluctance on the first day in a new situation is normal. Our staff can work individually with reluctant campers to ensure they feel comfortable joining us.

When is the Showcase and Reception?The Summer Art Camp Showcase is on view July 22–30 in the Main Gallery in Rust Hall. The closing reception is Sunday, July 30, 2–4 p.m. in Rust Hall. Please mark your calendar and invite the family!

What if my question isn’t answered here?If you don’t see the information you’re looking for, please contact us at 901-272-5116 or [email protected]

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SUMMER ART CAMP REGISTRATION FORM 2017

STUDENT INFORMATION

Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:

Preferred Name:Birth Date: Gender:

Preferred Pronouns

Address: City: State: Zip:

Student Email: Student Phone:

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION EMERGENCY CONTACT Parent / Legal Guardian 1 Parent / Legal Guardian 2 Emergency Contact

Name: Name: Name:

Home phone: Home phone: Home phone:

Work phone: Work phone: Work phone:

Cell phone: Cell phone: Cell phone:

Email: Email:

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE Withdrawal PolicyIf a student withdraws from a class 5 or more business days prior to the course start date, a full tuition refund is due. If a student with-draws less than 5 business days prior to the course start date, a $25 withdrawal fee is assessed. No refunds are issued after the course start date. Please choose your classes carefully as refunds are not given after the class begins.Program Participation I have reviewed the program and activities and feel the above named child can participate without restrictions. ❍ Yes ❍ No

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature ________________________________________________ Date ________________

PAYMENT INFORMATIONCamp Class(es) selected:

Total $____________ ❍ Check (make payable to Memphis College of Art) ❍ Visa ❍ Mastercard ❍ Amex ❍ Discover

Card Number:Expiration Date:

Name on Card:Billing Address:

Signature: Date:

TO REGISTERBy Mail:

Memphis College of ArtCommunity Education1930 Poplar AvenueMemphis, TN 38104

Walk in:Gibson Hall

1939 Poplar Avenue8:30 - 4:30 M-F

Online:www.mca.edu

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US AT 901-272-5116 OR [email protected]

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