Campers will look at works that reveal evidence of human touch, explore how our bodies and movements can be used to make art, and think about the ways artists make their mark on the world. We’ll demystify some of the tools and processes used to create our favorite artworks, and express ourselves through making!

In this session, we will explore the galleries and garden in search of stories. How can art “reflect” something about you, or help you see yourself more clearly? How do artworks act like windows to peek into others’ lives, or to better understand another time or place? Create your own artworks that tell your story.

Art and artists can often help us see new ways of being. How do you want to shape your world? Take on sculptural, world-building, and creative problem-solving projects in this session all about building a better tomorrow. Join us for this 2023 summer camp session at the New Orleans Museum of Art designed especially for ages 8–10.

Explore with materials, cause and effect, and the element of surprise in this playful session! How can letting go of “perfect” lead to amazing artistic creations? Campers will find inspiration in experimentation, imagination, and surprise in the galleries, garden, and studio.

How do the forces of nature shape our lives, and how do we affect the environment in return? Campers will think about our unique surroundings in southeastern Louisiana, consider the ways in which people and artists work with—and against—nature, and create their own works about our encounters with the natural world.

Fiber, textiles, and adornment take the spotlight in this session on identity and design. Campers will work with teaching artists to explore the special exhibition Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour, draw connections with NOMA’s collection and sculpture garden, build core observational drawing skills, and make their own body of work on self-identity.