Summer Art Academy

Overview

The Janet Turner Print Museum at CSU, Chico hosts the eighth annual Summer Art Academy in July.

“The goal of the Janet Turner Print Museum's Summer Art Academy is to provide excellent art instruction using many mediums for students with a desire to be immersed in art for a concentrated time,” said Barbara Morris, director and founder of the Summer Art Academy.

The academy has grown each year since its inception. It began as a one-week camp split into two age groups. Due to its success, three age-based sessions are being held this year. The sessions will be divided into ages 7-10, 11-13, and 14 and up. Students will work in 2-D and 3-D media including printmaking techniques. Classes are offered in the art and art history department at Chico State. Our student teacher ratio has been 4 students per 1 instructor. The higher age group session’s ratios vary slightly with each activity, as they need less “hands on” guidance.

Summer Art Academy work exhibition

“Register early— this camp fills up quickly!”

“A main goal of this academy is to keep Janet's name and ideals in the public eye,” said Morris. “Janet was first and foremost a teacher of printmaking. We wish to honor all she gave to her students and to the University by creating an environment for students to explore and increase their knowledge and skills in art, but especially in printmaking. By providing the public with this academy, we help keep Janet's vision and drive alive.”

Younger students enjoy a wide variety of art instruction, with assignments geared toward a shorter attention span. More complex work is interspersed with fun quick activities. This enables children who work more slowly and deliberately to work along side those who finish more quickly. There is an intern at each table of children to help with instruction and to supervise the classroom. Lunch will be provided.

Summer Art Academy students work

Each session accommodates 24 students. Spots fill up quickly, however, as most participants are returning students, said Morris.

Students will have lunches from, Sultans Bistro, Celestino’s and Beach Hut Deli, and Jamba Juice.

Instructors

Barbara Morris is the director of the Summer Art Academy. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art with honors in printmaking from Chico State in 2004 and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Janet Turner Print Museum.

“This is our daughter’s second year at this camp and she has thoroughly loved it!”

Summer Art Academy work exhibition Dr. Teresa Cotner earned her PhD in Art Education at Stanford University in 2000 and Art Teaching Credential at CSU Los Angeles in 1994. She teaches Art Education in the Department of Art and Art History and will direct curriculum planning, intern training, and supervision.

Mike Murphy received his BFA from Chico State in 1986 and his MFA from the Claremont Graduate University in 1991. He currently teaches Ceramic Art at Chico State.

“I loved it! The interns were fabulous... thank you so much. I will be back for the third time next year...”

Eileen Macdonald earned her BFA at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Scotland and her MFA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Her artwork has been exhibited in Scotland, England, Canada, Japan, South Africa and several U.S. states. She is currently an associate professor at Chico State, where she teaches printmaking.

In addition to the faculty, Chico State students help to lead the camp.

Cost

Students participate in printmaking class Cost per student is $250

“Excellent variety — you introduced my daughter to new ways of working with her art. What a great idea!”

Location & Details

Registration

Please send completed applications and your check to:

College of Humanities and Fine Arts
California State University, Chico
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0800

“I think the camp is awesome. I LOVED it! I wouldn't change a thing.”