Day One

Hosted by Bowery Art Collective in partnership with Middlesex County

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Grades 4–8 (younger participants who show interest are welcome)
Taught by: Tori Serazi & Mariam Tahir

This four-session mini camp invites young artists to explore what it means to make art with intention. Students will develop a personal theme, create a small body of work around it, and learn how to talk and write about their art. These skills will build confidence and creative thinking, not just a collection of pieces.

Students will learn how to curate their work, write and talk about their art, and present their portfolios in a formal setting. The workshop culminates in a public-facing Gallery Day, where participants present their work to practicing artists, educators, and community members.

This program serves students in Middlesex County (students outside of Middlesex are welcome), particularly those:

• Who want to spend time with like-minded artists

• With any existing interest in the visual arts

• Preparing for specialized art programs, summer intensives, internships, art fairs, or college applications

• Seeking access to professional artistic guidance and portfolio development resources

Program Structure

The workshop consists of four weekly sessions (3 hours each), combining:

• Collab-arting sessions with experienced art teachers and artists

• Full-group instruction on portfolio development and artistic concepts

• Small-group and individualized critique

• Writing a description for art and speaking publicly about ones art

• Independent art-making between sessions

• Making connections with other students and community members through art

Students may bring existing work and create new pieces during the program

What to Know Before You Enroll

• This program is designed for students in Middlesex County 

• Classes meet once a week on Mondays for four weeks (please see dates listed above)

• Each session is critical and should be attended to fully participate in Gallery Day (August 24th)

• Students will complete one artwork and one piece of writing per week, some work is finished at home

• Painting is not part of this class — painting pieces may be completed at home and included in the portfolio. In class, we will use mostly pencil and color pencil. If students would like to use pastels they may bring that to the class themselves

• Supply List:

  • Color Pencil and Regular Pencil (provided)

  • Paper (provided)

  • Eraser (provided)

  • Any other type of art supplies students want to use need to be provided by parents

  • Portfolio Holders (not provided - Optional)

    • Michaels Portfolio Holder

• Snacks are provided at every session. Feel free to bring your own additional snacks if you’d like!