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Visual Arts Summer Academies

Day Camp (Grades K-6)

July 8 – 12, 2024

Cost: $395

Students from grades K-6 will participate in studio art workshops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canady Creative Arts Center from July 8 – 12, 2024. Lunch and all art supplies will be provided.

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Residential Camp (Grades 7-12)

June 23 – 28, 2024. Registration is closed.

Cost: $750 Double Occupancy, $825 Single Occupancy

Under the supervision of faculty, students in grades 7-12 will participate in studio art workshops Monday through Friday. The academy culminates in an Art Exhibit of student work, which is open to friends, families and teachers of participants. Supervised by counselors in WVU’s Art Education program, participants will reside in the Evansdale Residential Complex near the Canady Creative Arts Center. Residential campers may choose from painting, printmaking, ceramics, drawing, intermedia and sculpture workshops and studio faculty from WVU’s School of Art & Design will teach individual art workshops.

Cost includes room and board, all meals, art supplies and bed linens. The Visual Arts Summer Academy provides a community-based program designed for students in grades 7-12. The Academy introduces participants to visual arts programs at the university level and helps them expand their artistic skills. This program is designed to encourage students to think about career pathways in art and design and to experience campus life at WVU.