THE MARCH 17TH AND 18TH ARTZONE DATES HAVE BEEN CANCELED Any future cancellations will be announced via email and also posted here.

COST: $70 (semester fee) per family
for Museum Members at the Family level and above

$150 (semester fee) per family
for non-members

Pick one day per week:
Tuesday or Wednesday 3:00 – 5:05 p.m.

February 4–April 29, 2020
12 weeks | GRADES K–4*
*Note: Due to Oxford School district schedule changes, Art Zone is currently grades K-4, and we are actively exploring new programming offering for Grades 5 and 6.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM

Register your children for fun-filled sessions of art activities!
The twelve weeks of ArtZone will revolve around the exhibits from our permanent collection and traveling exhibitions. Students will be inspired by ancient civilizations, modern masterpieces, guest artists, and more.

Space is limited!

Email Stacy Bell at slbell@olemiss.edu with questions or to apply for a need-based scholarship.

Parent/Guardian Agreement:
By registering your child for ArtZone, you are agreeing to the following:

• Children must be dressed in clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.
• Students cannot change their ArtZone day during the semester.
• Students must be picked up by 5:10 P.M.
• Children must adhere to the rules and discipline policy set by the UM Museum. After 3 notes home, a child will be asked not to return to the program.

The University Museum is excited to announce its 2020 schedule of fun-filled summer camps for children.
Children will explore the world through the Museum, create their own books and jewelry, and problem-solve to create new inventions in these exciting and educational camps inspired by the Museum’s collections and special exhibits. Returning camper? —we will have new projects, so join us again!

Cost of each weeklong camp:

$65 per participant for Museum Members at the Family level and above

$85 per participant for non-members

All supplies and snacks are included in the cost.

Space is very limited, and camps will fill up quickly, so save the date to sign up: Registration opens Saturday March 7, 2020, 9:00 a.m.

Register Online

Let us know if you are unable to register online. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Contact Stacy Bell, Curator of Education, at 662.915.7205 or slbell@olemiss.edu if you have any questions or to request a scholarship application.

For Children Entering Grades 1–5:

‘Art’rageous Adventures
June 8–12, 2020, 9 a.m.–noon
Join us on this “around the world” art adventure! In this week’s camp we will explore the UM Museum’s diverse collections finding inspiration from cultures and natural wonders while learning that art is the language that everyone speaks.

Cover to Cover
June 15–19, 2020, 9 a.m.–noon
Look, it’s a book! Learn how to fold and cut paper, and create handmade books to fill with ideas, writings and illustrations. Make 3-dimensional art by building together to create awesome sculptures. Inspired by our special exhibit Hardcovers and Paperbacks by Brian Dettmer, children will discover a new way of looking at books and sculptures.

Artful Adornment
July 6-10, 2020, 9 a.m.–noon
Wearable art! Make jewelry, hats, masks, and more while finding inspiration in the UM Museum’s collections.

Inventor’s Workshop
July 13–17, 2020, 9 a.m.–noon
Discover your inner innovator! Explore creative and artistic design challenges to solve problems and think like inventors.

For Children in Preschool and Entering Kindergarten:

Mini Masters Camp: Storytelling Summer
June 22–26, 2020, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
For Ages 3–5 and a Grown-up*
Get the young ones ready to head back to preschool or kindergarten by making art with their new friends inspired by toddler stories. Explore fun stories through art projects and active adventures in the Museum.
*Due to UM policies, all mini masters must be accompanied by an adult (can be one guardian for multiple children)

For Children Entering Grades 6–8

Middle School Camp: Artist’s Studio
July 20-24, 2020, 9am-noon
Experiment with drawing, illustrating, painting, sculpture, and mixed media in this fun-filled week of art inspired by Museum collections and exhibitions. This week’s camp is designed to help emerging young artists build strong technical skills utilizing a variety of techniques and mediums. All levels of experience are welcome.

Summer Camp is a wrap for 2019! Please check back in spring for a listing of Summer 2020 camps.

The University Museum is excited to announce its 2019 schedule of fun-filled summer camps for children.
Children will encounter mythological creatures, explore the Museum, and experiment with new art materials
in these exciting and educational camps inspired by the Museum’s collections and special exhibits.
Returning camper? —we will have new projects, so join us again!

Cost of each weeklong camp:

$65 per participant for Museum Members at the Family level and above

$85 per participant for non-members

All supplies and snacks are included in the cost.

Space is very limited, and camps will fill up quickly, so sign up today!
Registration opens March 1, 2019, 8:00 a.m.

Register Online

Let us know if you are unable to register online. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Contact Stacy Bell, Curator of Education, at 662.915.7205 or slbell@olemiss.edu if you have any questions or to request a scholarship application.

For Children Entering Grades 1–5:

World Travelers Camp
June 10-14, 2019, 9 a.m.–noon
In this week’s camp we will explore the UM Museum’s diverse collections and beyond as we travel around the world, learning about unique cultures and creating art inspired by a new region each day.

Birds: Art and Ornithology Camp
June 17-21, 2019, 9 a.m.–noon
Inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition, The Art of Identification by David Allen Sibley, students will learn to identify different types of birds, create art that takes flight, and explore nature in this fun week of camp.

Mythology Camp
July 8-12, 2019, 9 a.m.–noon
Inspired by the Museum’s collection of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian artifacts, we will explore ancient civilizations, mythological creatures, and thrilling legends.

Appetizing Art Camp
July 15-19, 2019, 9 a.m.–noon
From Wayne Thiebaud’s colorful confections to Warhol’s soup can to ancient Greek fish plates, campers will explore art inspired by food while also creating their own culinary treats throughout the week.

For Children in Preschool and Entering Kindergarten:

Mini Masters Explorer Camp
June 24–28, 2019, 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
For Ages 3–5 and a Grown-up*
Get the young ones ready to head back to preschool or kindergarten by making art with their new friends inspired by toddler stories and art from the Museum’s collections!
*Due to UM policies, all mini masters must be accompanied by an adult (can be one guardian for multiple children). Coffee and snacks will be provided for grown ups!

For Children Entering Grades 6–8

All About Art: Middle School Edition
July 22–26, 2019, 9 a.m.–noon
Experiment with drawing, illustrating, painting, sculpture, and mixed media in this fun-filled week of art inspired by Museum collections and exhibitions. All levels of experience are welcome.

THE MARCH 19TH CURATOR CLUB DATE HAS BEEN CANCELED Any future cancellations will be announced via email and also posted here.

A new program for tweens!

Share ideas, exchange opinions, and consider different perspectives about works of art in the University Museum’s collection and special exhibits. Meeting twice a month, students will explore our galleries and then use their experience as inspiration for art-making in the studio.

Save the date: Spring 2020 Curator Club registration is online and will begin on January 18th at 9:00 a.m.

Register Here

The University Museum is excited to announce its 2023 schedule of fun-filled summer camps for children. Children will explore the Museum and experiment with new art materials in these exciting and educational camps inspired by the Museum’s collections and special exhibits. Returning camper? – we will have new projects, so join us again!

Registration opens on Friday, March 3rd at noon.

COST OF EACH WEEKLONG CAMP:
$80 per participant for Museum Members at the Family level and above
$100 per participant for non-member
All supplies and snacks are included in the cost.

For Babies and Toddlers Ages 2–5 accompanied by a Parent/Guardian:
Mini Masters: Treasured Toy Box Camp
July 24th-28th, 2023, 9 a.m.-noon

How does an artist’ toy box look? There are no regular toys here! This summer we will create art inspired on what you can find in your chest. We will get to draw inspiration from Japanese-American artist Jacob Hashimoto and create colorful kites, clay figurines inspired by our Roman and Greek collection, and much more.

* Due to UM policies, all Mini Masters must be accompanied by an adult (can be one guardian for multiple children). Coffee and snacks will be provided for grown ups.

For Teenagers Entering Grades 6th-9th:
Art Through the Ages: Art Camp for Teens
June 5th-9th, 9 a.m.–noon

Join us for a week of art and learning in our Art Through the Ages: Art Camp for Teens. Explore different mediums like printmaking, ceramics, painting, and sculptures, and find out what makes each medium uniquet! This week we will not only make art but we will also learn about the art movements and ancient civilizations that have influenced artists since the beginning of time. 

For Children Entering Grades 1–5:
Fantastic Storytellers Camp
May 22nd-26th, 2023, 9 a.m.-noon

Do you like to tell stories? Maybe you create characters too? This week’s camp is all about telling fantastic stories through cool art. Join us in the exchange of amazing tales and a lot of art-making! We will draw inspiration from William Eggleston’s photographs and take our own pictures, learn about famous authors, create characters, go on a field trip on campus, and build settings for them to go on their adventures.

Artful Science Camp
June 26th-30th, 2023, 9 a.m.–noon

Join us for a week of science experiments and awesome artwork! In Artful Science Camp, we will start every morning with a science experiment and move on to creating artwork that teaches us about technology, space, engineering, biology, physics, and chemistry. Campers will go on a field trip, create their own catapults, nature prints, bioluminescent paintings, and much more!

Foodies Club Camp
July 10th-14th, 2023, 9 a.m.–noon

Join us for our second installment of Foodies Club with a whole new set of art projects. Artists and Chefs will not only be inspired by food, but they will also use edible ingredients as materials to create wonderful art that makes you crave more! This summer, we will create appetizing art inspired by delicious meals and the moments we share with others when we eat. Campers will get to go on a field trip, create giant food sculptures, and have fun with food art!

World Explorers Camp
July 17th – 21st, 2023, 9 a.m.–noon

Do you wish you could travel to many different countries in one day!? Join us for World Explorer Camp, and travel with us to learn about the traditions, culture, and art of places in North America, Central and South America, Africa and Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Campers will get to go on a field trip, sculpt their own shell gorgets, cut papel picado, build Egyptian masks, create their own Gyotaku prints, paint an impressionist landscape, and much more!

Please contact Rosa Salas at 662-915-7205  or rvsalasg@olemiss.edu with questions or to apply for a need-based scholarship.

COST: $70 (semester fee) per family
for Museum Members at the Family level and above

$150 (semester fee) per family
for non-members

Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 3:00 – 5:05 p.m.

Sept. 9–Dec. 4, 2014 | 12 weeks | GRADES K–6

THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM

Register your children for fun-filled sessions of art activities!
The twelve weeks of ArtZone will revolve around the exhibits from our permanent collection and traveling exhibitions. Students will be inspired by ancient civilizations, folk art, and special exhibits.

Space is limited! The deadline to register is Sept. 1, 2014.
No refunds will be issued after this date.

A limited number of need-based ArtZone scholarships are available.
Email esdean@olemiss.edu for an application.
Deadline: September 1, 2014

REGISTER TODAY!

• Complete and return the registration form
  (available at the Museum or download here)
  and payment (by cash or check) to the front desk.
• Registration deadline is Sept. 1, 2014;
  no refunds will be issued after this date.
• You will receive a confirmation by email.

Parent/Guardian Agreement:
By registering your child for ArtZone, you are agreeing to the following:

• Children must be dressed in clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.
• Students cannot change their ArtZone day during the semester.
• Students must be picked up by 5:10 P.M.
• Children must adhere to the rules and discipline policy set by the UM Museum. After 3 notes home a child will be asked not to return to the program.

Questions? Call or email Emily Dean: esdean@olemiss.edu, 662.915.7073

The University Museum is excited to announce its 2018 schedule of fun-filled summer camps for children.
Children will encounter mythological creatures, explore the Museum, and experiment with new art materials
in these exciting and educational camps inspired by the Museum’s collections and special exhibits.
Returning camper? —we will have new projects, so join us again!

Cost of each weeklong camp:

$65 per participant for Museum Members at the Family level and above

$85 per participant for non-members

All supplies and snacks are included in the cost.

Space is very limited, and camps will fill up quickly, so sign up today! This year, registration is ONLINE ONLY.

Register Online

Let us know if you are unable to register online. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Contact Emily McCauley, Curator of Education, at 662.915.7205 or esdean@olemiss.edu if you have any questions or to request a scholarship application.

For Children Entering Grades 1–5:

Art from the South
June 4—7, 2018, 9 a.m.–noon
We will learn about the historical and modern artists who make our region unique, creating art inspired by artists from the American South.

People, Places, and Things in Art 
June 11–15, 2018, 9 a.m.–noon
We will take a look at art from the Museum’s collection and beyond experimenting with painting, sculpture, and more, and learning about nouns—people, places, things, and ideas—in art!

Art Discovery: Science and Animals [FULL – Contact Emily McCauley at esdean@olemiss.edu to be added to the waitlist] 
June 18–22, 2018, 9 a.m.–noon
Art and Science will be combined as we start each day with a science experiment and create art inspired by chemistry, biology, space, and more!

Myths, Monsters, and Faraway Lands [FULL – Contact Emily McCauley at esdean@olemiss.edu to be added to the waitlist] 
July 9-13, 2018, 9 a.m.–noon
Inspired by the Museum’s collection of Greek and Roman artifacts, we will explore ancient civilizations, mythology, and tales from cultures around the world.

Photography and Storytelling in Art [FULL – Contact Emily McCauley at esdean@olemiss.edu to be added to the waitlist] 
July 16–20, 2018, 9 a.m.–noon
Art and photography are used to tell stories. In this new camp, we will explore the art of storytelling in a variety of forms including book illustration, photography, and painting.

For Children in Preschool and Entering Kindergarten:

Mini Masters Explorer Camp  [FULL – Contact Emily McCauley at esdean@olemiss.edu to be added to the waitlist] 
June 25–29, 2018, 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
For Ages 3–5 and a Grown-up*
Get the young ones ready to head back to preschool or kindergarten by making art with their new friends inspired by toddler stories and art from the Museum’s collections!
*Due to UM policies, all mini masters must be accompanied by an adult (can be one guardian for multiple children). Coffee and snacks will be provided for grown ups!

For Children Entering Grades 6–8

All About Art: Middle School Edition
July 23–27, 2018, 9 a.m.–noon
Experiment with drawing, illustrating, painting, sculpture, and mixed media in this fun-filled week of art inspired by Museum collections and exhibitions. All levels of experience are welcome and all activities will be new.