2019 Young Masters Digital Gallery - Atlantic Center for the Arts

The annual Young Masters Digital Gallery showcases the work of talented youngsters ages 6-12 from Atlantic Center for the Arts Summer Art Camp. Works will be chosen each week to be shown in our online gallery.

Session 1: ABSTRACT (June 4 – 7 )

In session 1 we experimented with different shapes, lines, and colors to make abstract art. Campers used different art forms to express the emotions we feel as human beings. Teachers: Kim Sander, Heather Pastor, and ACA Community Artist Shy Morris.

A colorful abstract artwork made of various shapes and patterns. The shapes are cut from paper and layered to create a three-dimensional effect. The colors used are bright and vibrant, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The artwork is signed "Abstract 1" in the bottom left corner.

Session 2: CANDYLAND Theater Week (June 11 – 14)

If you can dream it, you can build it! Ins session 2 we experience the world of theater production by creating costumes, scenery, and writing skits. The entire play glowed in black light. Teachers: Laura Combs, Heather Pastor, and Danielle Grau.

Session 3: LANDSCAPE (June 18 – 21)

In session 3, campers chose a favorite place and use different artforms to turn this landscape into art. With teachers: Tina Curry, Sue Brown, and Miss Shy.

Session 4: IN THE JUNGLE Theater Week (June 25 – 28)

Session 4 was IN THE JUNGLE! During Theater Week we explored the world of theater production to make a story about the jungle and all its creatures. The entire scene was built to glow in black light. Campers designed the scenes, costumes, wrote the script, and performed! Teachers: Sue Brown, Tina Curry, and Amber Johnson.

Session 5: SCULPTURE Make a work of art in 3-D (July 9 – 12)

Using recycled materials, in session 5 campers created table sized sculptures. Using the imagination to form a figure, or make a piece of abstract art. Teachers: Tina Curry, Laura Combs, and Nadine Soldivieri.

A colorful and whimsical mixed media sculpture of a bird. The bird has a round pink body, blue hair, and a yellow beak. It is adorned with pink feathers and has a playful expression. A blue tag with the name "Ofelia Stout" is attached to the base.

Session 6: PORTRAITS (July 16 – 19)

In session 6 campers created create a unique self-portrait or “selfie,” plus a portrait of your favorite person, pet, or superhero! Teachers: Sam Hughes, Tina Curry, and Nadine Soldivieri.

A black and white drawing of a human face made from wire. The wire is twisted and shaped to create the features of the face, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. The face is facing to the left and has a slightly tilted head. The drawing is signed "Stella Azam" in the bottom right corner.

Session 7: TEEN WEEK (July 23 – 26)

Teens were able to explore the Atlantic Center for the Arts “open studio” learning experience with advanced projects. Teachers: Sandra Koop, Kim Sander, and Amber Johnson.

Four framed collage artworks. Top left: Two penguins standing on ice, with a penguin chick nestled between them. Top right: A rhinoceros standing in a grassy field. Bottom left: A monarch butterfly with outstretched wings, perched on a yellow flower. Bottom right: A panda bear sitting upright, looking directly at the viewer. All artworks are made with colorful paper cutouts arranged in a realistic style.

Four framed collage artworks. Top left: A monarch butterfly with outstretched wings surrounded by autumn leaves. Top right: A raccoon wearing a Santa hat, nestled in a bed of leaves. Bottom left: A hummingbird hovering near a flower, with a blue background. Bottom right: A bumblebee pollinating a purple flower. All artworks are made with colorful paper cutouts arranged in a realistic style.

Three framed collage artworks. The top left artwork depicts a Baltimore Oriole perched on a branch, surrounded by green foliage. The top right artwork shows a Baltimore Oriole and a smaller bird in a nest amidst green leaves and branches. The bottom artwork features a close-up of a jaguar resting, with its spotted fur and green foliage in the background. All artworks are made with colorful paper cutouts and arranged in a realistic style.

Four framed mosaic artworks displayed side-by-side.

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