Explore the Visual Arts! Experiment with different materials, learn new techniques, and express your creativity in exciting ways. Whether you’re a beginner or already love making art, this is your chance to create, have fun, and build confidence in your artistic abilities!
Grades 6 – 9
Dive into drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and more in this hands-on middle school art program. Students will foster creativity, imagination, and individuality while also learning to collaborate with others.
With a serious approach to art-making, students will develop core skills in drawing, painting (acrylic, tempera, watercolor), sculpture, and clay. Projects are inspired by both contemporary practices and works from the Neuberger Museum’s renowned collection. Group discussions and one-on-one guidance support each student’s unique creative journey.
The program culminates in a celebratory art exhibition, where family and friends are invited to view and honor the work created by our young artists.
Typical Day
9:30 to 10:00am
Beginning of Day Check-In & Warm Up
Each day begins with an introduction to a fun new art making technique. We use this group time to ask questions and talk about what we have learned.
10:30am – 12:00pm
New Lesson/Project
Painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, drawing and more! Each day’s projects are designed to accommodate different interests and to create new experiences. Throughout the program, students develop both traditional and experimental artistic skills, while learning learn about art forms inspired from around the world and famous artists from our past and present. Students will have access to the valuable resources on the college campus such as state of the art facilities, the Neuberger Museum, skylight studios and outdoor sculptures.
12:00 – 12:45pm
Lunch
A 45 minute lunch break with their Teaching Assistants, usually eaten outside to enjoy the beautiful green space at Purchase College. This is a great time to re-charge for the afternoon by relaxing, playing games, and hanging out with new friends!
12:45 – 2:45pm
Group Activity & Individual Studio Time
After lunch we jump back in as a group to work together on a fun collaborative installation project. During the remainder of the day students have the opportunity to continue the group project or other individual projects with independent time to make what they love. The instructors will review students’ current projects one-on-one, introducing students to positive artistic feedback and suggestions for next steps.
2:45 – 3:30pm
End of Day Check-In
Artistic endeavors finish for the day and everyone engages in responsible studio clean up. We will check in as a group to address any questions or thoughts before heading home for the rest of the day. Ending the day as a group reinforces friendship and artistic community.
Program Details
YTH 9180 / Young Artists
Session I: June 29 - July 10, 2026
Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 3:30 pm (10 sessions)
$1,200 for the first registration
$1,080 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees, and alumni, Broadview families, Pepsi employees and early registrations (paid in full by May 1, 2026.)
Empire State Arts Scholarship Information
For a well-rounded summer, combine Young Artists with Young Writers, and/ or Young Filmmakers to maximize your creative experience.
Special Instructions
- Parent/caregiver check-in and out their student at designated location in Visual Arts Building.
- Students must bring lunch, refrigerators available.
- Children should wear old clothing or bring a shirt/smock. Please be sure that they come with plenty of water!
- Buildings are air conditioned; children may want to bring a sweatshirt.
Student Exhibition
Student share their work with families and friends! During the program students vote on a theme for their final show. Together the staff and students will mount an exhibition of pieces made during our time together. Children will then bring their work home.
Instructors
Information coming soon…