April 8, 2024 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – The Armory Art Center is preparing for a busy, art-filled spring and summer at its historic West Palm Beach campus. Over the next few months, the Armory will host the Scholastics Art & Writing Awards exhibition, the next session of classes and workshops, and the beloved, popular Summer Art Camp.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards exhibition runs April 15-27, 2024, featuring the Gold Key-winning art by 125 students grades 7-12 from Palm Beach County and Martin County. It has grown into what is now a model program for the nation, exhibiting the best student artwork—including works in painting, drawing, digital art, photography, and mixed media.
Meanwhile, the Armory’s next session of classes is the perfect way for artists of every level to sharpen their craft, from jewelry making and figure drawing to painting, ceramics, and more. The session takes place April 22-June 15, 2024. Visit canvas.armoryart.org/classes for details or to register.
The Summer Art Camp will once again return, giving students ages 51/2-17 the chance to enjoy fun, educational art workshops in the heart of West Palm Beach—in a safe environment with professional art educators and teaching artists. Campers will discover the work of renowned artists, experiment with different materials, and try new techniques to make their own masterpieces. Camps run June 3-Aug. 2, 2024. Visit armoryart.org/sac for more details or to register.
If You Go (Details)
All events take place at the Armory Art Center (811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33401) unless otherwise noted. For complete details about these upcoming events, visit armoryart.org.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
April 15-27, 2024
Gold Key Ceremony (April 27, 10 a.m.-noon)
Session 5 Workshops & Classes
April 22-June 15, 2024
Summer Art Camp
Junior Cultural Art Camp (ages 51/2-8; 9-12): Budding artists will journey across the globe and throughout history during Cultural Art Camps. Led by seasoned teaching artists, campers will attend two different studio classes, allowing them to explore various media and projects throughout the day.
Schedule: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuition: $300/week* (supplies included)
- Week 1, June 3-7: POP POP POP!
- Week 2, June 10-14: Oceanic Expedition
- Week 3, June 17-21: Latin Adventures
- Week 4, June 24-28: Abstraction
- Week 5, July 1-3: Space Odyssey
*The week of July 4 will be a 3-day camp with reduced pricing - Week 6, July 8-12: Island Time
- Week 7, July 15-19: Larger than Life
- Week 8, July 22-26: Then and Now
- Week 9, July 29-Aug. 2: Super-Sized Sculptures
Teen Studio Intensives (ages 13-17): This camp is for students currently enrolled in the arts or those interested in learning and experimenting. Students will work in specific media to develop their skills, prepare portfolio-ready artwork, and explore and elaborate on their practice—in a studio atmosphere free of judgment and full of encouragement.
Schedule: 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., or 4-6 p.m. Tuition: $160/week (3-hour workshop), $106/week* (2-hour workshop)
- Week 1, June 3-7: Drawing & Painting Studio, Portfolio Development, or Ceramics Handbuilding
- Week 2, June 10-14: Sketchbook Construction or 3D & Mixed Media
- Week 3, June 17-21: 3D & Mixed Media or Ceramics Handbuilding
- Week 4, June 24-28: Ceramics Wheel Throwing, Drawing & Painting Studio, or Portfolio Development
- Week 5, July 1-3: Drawing Out & About or Sketchbook Construction
*The week of July 4 will be a 3 day camp with reduced pricing - Week 6, July 8-12: Portfolio Development or Ceramics Wheel Throwing
- Week 7, July 15-19: Drawing & Painting Studio, 3D & Mixed Media, or Ceramics Wheel Throwing
- Week 8, July 22-26: Sketchbook Construction or Portfolio Development
- Week 9, July 29-Aug. 2: Ceramics Handbuilding or Drawing Out & About
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About the Armory Art Center:
Having served the community for over 30 years, the Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory Art Center’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from preschool to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of-the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. The Armory’s exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.
The Armory is proud to have been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including The Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County (2022 Best Art Gallery), Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches (2021 Nonprofit of the Year), The Flamingos: Florida Weekly’s Best Awards (2021 Best Place to Create Art), the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Awards (2020 Legacy Award) and more.
For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401.