Arts on Main is offering free summer visual art camps for young people ages 3-14 this summer at the gallery on Main Street in Gloucester.
During six one-week sessions, local professional artist Anne Atkinson will teach students how to create their own masterpieces using a variety of media ranging from paints to clay, said a press release.
In addition to creating, the students will learn how to study art by exploring art history as well as different artists and artistic styles and traditions.
This will extend Arts on Main’s signature before-school program, Palette Pals, beyond the school year and provide a way for young people to continue learning how to study and create visual art, said the release.
The Summer Art Exploration Camps are divided by age, with topics and lessons appropriate for each age group. The camps are all held from 9 a.m. to noon. They began last week, June 19-23, with a camp for ages 3-5.
The next camp will be held from Monday through Friday, July 10-14 for elementa...