SUMMER 2020 LIST OF CLASSES & PROGRAM OFFERINGS - The Arts Empowerment Project
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SUMMER 2020
LIST OF CLASSES & PROGRAM OFFERINGS
A Partnership Between The Arts Empowerment Project & Mecklenburg County 26th
Judicial District Court’s Mecklenburg County Youth Coalition (MCYC)
Collaborating Program Partners For Summer 2020: Arts Plus
Clayworks | McColl Center | Children’s Theatre | Mint Museum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PROCESS AND FORMS
2 CONTACT INFORMATION
3-5 ARTS PLUS
6-7 CLAYWORKS
8-11 McCOLL CENTER
12 CHILDREN’S THEATRE
13 MINT MUSEUM FROM HOME
Collaborating Programs Table of Contents
PROCESS AND FORMS
ABOUT TAEP
The Arts Empowerment Project’s mission is to break the cycles of violence and trauma through
arts opportunities that ignite change in vulnerable youth. We believe in building a community
that gives every child arts experiences that broaden horizons, foster resilience and build essen-
tial life-skills.
ELIGIBILITY AND STEPS
To be eligible for classes in this semester’s program, the referred youth must have the following
forms online filled out by a guardian ad litem, social worker, case worker, or a fostering parent.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Public transportation (to and from the site) will be offered at no cost to the students
(CATS transit passes).
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Fill out the Youth Refer- Complete the Youth In- A TAEP team member
ral Form terest Form where you will contact you with-
can specify a program, in 48 hours to confirm
class, or area of interest placement and provide
for the youth next steps for registra-
tion
NOTE: Camps fill-up quickly and spaces are not guaranteed, so complete referrals as soon as possible.
Enter the link below to fill out the forms online:
http://theartsempowermentproject.org/referral-forms
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CONTACT INFORMATION
LEAH CREWS
TAEP Program Coordinator
Phone: 980.297.8060
Email: leah@theartsempowermentproject.org
NATALIE ALLEN
Founder and CEO
Phone: 704.765.1845
Email: natalie@theartsempowermentproject.org
@theartsempowermentproject
www.instagram.com/theartsempowermentproject/
@taepNC
www.facebook.com/taepNC
@ArtsEmpower
twitter.com/ArtsEmpower
Visit our website for an electronic copy of this catalog or for more information:
www.theartsempowermentproject.org
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*TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS*
- Laptop or tablet with the Zoom app downloaded.
- Device with a microphone and video camera that can record such as a cell phone.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR
OUR VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPS!
ART PLUS CAMPS
• MUSIC CAMPS
• ART CAMPS
• CLASSES FOR AGES 4-18
• ONLINE
*Registered students are required to
attend all online classes except due to
emergencies. Please contact a TAEP
representative or the instructor ahead of
time to report any issues with attendance.
info@theartsempowermentproject.org
MUSIC
CAMPS
DISCOVERING STRINGS CAMP
Discovering Strings Camp is all about exploring the violin! Open to children with no prior
violin experience as well as those who have just started their studies.
AGES: 4-7 | AVERAGE DAILY SCREEN TIME - 2 to 2 1/2 hours (for 5 days).
SESSION 2: Aug 3 - Aug 7, everyday from 9:00am - 1:00pm | Reg. closes on 07/31/2
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ART
CAMPS
SUMMER STUDIO BYTES WEEK 5:
MAGIC MIRROR
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 17
Optical illusions, puzzle patterns, and fun house mirror distortions… come explore the
magical side art with these projects that play with tricks and treats for the eye. Try
tessellations, draw spellbinding mazes, and build a shadow box that defies the laws
of physics.
CAMP DATES : JULY 20 - JULY 24: | DAILY SCHEDULE (Monday – Thursday) AGES: 5-18
Session 1: Kids (ages 5-7) -
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. : Kids Activity Group Chat
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. = Kids Individual Sessions
Session 2: Youth (ages 8-12)
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. = Youth Activity Group Chat
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. = Youth Individual Sessions
Session 3: Teen (ages 13-18)
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. = Teen Activity Group Chat
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. = Teen Individual Sessions
SUMMER STUDIO BYTES WEEK 6:
FUNNY BONE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 24
An introduction to zany cartoon characters, slap stick humor, and all the things that make
us laugh out loud! This week we will make comic and comedy themed art projects that are
especially goofy and outrageous.
CAMP DATES : JULY 27 - JULY 31: | DAILY SCHEDULE (Monday – Thursday) AGES: 5-18
Session 1: Kids (ages 5-7) -
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. : Kids Activity Group Chat
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. = Kids Individual Sessions
Session 2: Youth (ages 8-12)
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. = Youth Activity Group Chat
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. = Youth Individual Sessions
Session 3: Teen (ages 13-18)
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. = Teen Activity Group Chat
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. = Teen Individual Sessions
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ART
CAMPS
SUMMER STUDIO BYTES WEEK 7:
BALLOONS AND BUBBLES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 31
Comics, animation, manga and illustration enthusiasts are welcomed to this week-long
exploration of narrative storytelling through visual art! Create original characters and sto-
rylines and learn the techniques and materials used by the comic pros.
CAMP DATES : AUG 3 - AUG 7 | Monday – Thursday | AGES: 13-18
Daily Schedule
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. = Teen Activity Group Chat
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. = Teen Individual Sessions
SUMMER STUDIO BYTES WEEK 8:
NATURAL WONDERS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 10
Waterfalls, glaciers, giant redwoods, and deep dark caves; visit the glories of nature through
art at home! By taking materials and inspiration from the neighborhood park or your own
backyard, we will make paintings, prints, and collages that explore the wonders of our
National Parks, from the grandiose to the microscopic.
CAMP DATES : AUG 10 - AUG 14: | Monday – Thursday | AGES: 8-12
Daily Schedule
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. = Youth Activity Group Chat
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. = Youth Individual Sessions
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CLAYWORK’S
ON-SITE, SOCIAL DISTANCING SUMMER CAMPS!
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YOUTH SUMMER CAMP Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7 from 1:00pm-4:00pm daily. This five-day camp is designed for kids ages 11-15. They will learn basic wheel-throwing skills and a variety of finishing techniques for handles such as coils, sculpted handles, and traditional, pulled handles. Students will learn techniques using the wheel to make pots of different styles, such as: mugs, pitchers, casseroles, and lidded jars. Students will also learn basic glazing techniques to make their projects truly one of a kind. Projects will be ready two weeks after for pick-up. *First come first served, limited space available. Camp sessions will have limited participation and the work space has been restructured for social distancing. Campers and camp staff will be required to wear face coverings and there will be no sharing of tools or supplies. Pickup and drop off procedures have been modified to minimize risk. Clayworks staff and camp staff have undergone training on proper cleaning and disinfecting and new procedures have been put into place. We are following the guidelines set-out by the CDC and the American Camp Association. To learn more, visit: www.clayworksinc.org/summer-camps Clayworks 4506 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28205 Collaborating Programs 7 | Page
VIRTUAL
SUMMER
CAMPS
OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS + DRAWING PRINCIPLES
Dates: Monday, July 20–Friday, July 24, 2020
Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily, virtual through Zoom
Ages: 11–16 year-olds
What you’ll do: Learn drawing fundamentals and make your own drawings of
common subjects
Tools you’ll use: Pencil
Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing by mastering basic principles,
including line, tone, light, texture, composition, depth, and perspective. McColl
Center alumnus artist Chris Clamp will lead the group in exploring portraiture,
figure drawing, still life, imaginative imagery, and abstraction. Students will dis-
cover the secrets behind famous drawings. Artwork created during the week will
be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class.
All supplies will be provided in an art box (Mecklenburg County delivery included).
•The camp will meet through a secure Zoom link. We ask all participants to connect
between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m. to begin instruction promptly by 9:05. A camp-specific
Zoom link will be sent to the email address used to register (unless otherwise
requested).
•Family and friends are invited to the culminating virtual Artwork Showcase on
Friday, July 17, at 3:00 p.m.
Collaborating Programs 8 | PageGELATIN PRINTMAKING Dates: Monday, July 27–Friday, July 31, 2020 Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily virtual through Zoom Ages: 11–16 year-olds What you’ll do: Create your own gelatin plates and learn techniques for making prints Tools you’ll use: Gelatin, botanicals, handmade stencils, found materials Students will learn printmaking with a gelatin plate, a non-toxic method of print- ing to paper or cloth. Charlotte-based artist Laurie Smithwick will teach diverse techniques such as rolling ink and pulling a print (including ghost prints), as well as more complex techniques. Students will be able to create transfers, botanical prints, and collages with handmade stencils and found materials. Artwork creat- ed during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies will be provided in an art box (Mecklenburg County delivery included). •The camp will meet through a secure Zoom link. We ask all participants to connect between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m. to begin instruction promptly by 9:05. A camp-specific Zoom link will be sent to the email address used to register (unless otherwise re- quested). •Family and friends are invited to the culminating virtual Artwork Showcase on Fri- day, July 17, at 3:00 p.m. Collaborating Programs mccollcenter.org/summer-arts 9 | Page
MURAL DESIGN Dates: Monday, August 3–Friday, August 7, 2020 Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily virtual through Zoom Ages: 11–16 year-olds What you’ll do: Plan and create a mural Tools you’ll use: Pencil and paint Students will learn the fundamentals of making a mural: how to design, plan, sketch, and bring it to life with various painting techniques. Charlotte-based street artists Arko and Owl will share their secrets to creating murals and tech- niques they use to paint, along with an introduction to other contemporary mu- ral artists in the city. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies for the week will be provided in an art box (Mecklenburg County de- livery included). All supplies will be provided in an art box (Mecklenburg County delivery included). •The camp will meet through a secure Zoom link. We ask all participants to connect between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m. to begin instruction promptly by 9:05. A camp-specific Zoom link will be sent to the email address used to register (unless otherwise re- quested). •Family and friends are invited to the culminating virtual Artwork Showcase on Fri- day, July 17, at 3:00 p.m. Collaborating Programs 10 | Page
ILLUSTRATION + CHARACTER DESIGN (VIRTUAL) Dates: Monday, August 10–Friday, August 14, 2020 Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily virtual through Zoom Ages: 11–16 year-olds What you’ll do: Learn illustration and character design through creating comic books, storyboards, and more. Tools you’ll use: Various mediums Students will develop skills in illustration and character design through visual storytelling projects that spark their imagination. McColl Center alumnus artist Marcus Kiser will lead the group in projects including original comic books, sto- ryboards, character sculptures, and other illustrations. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies for the week will be provided in an art box (Mecklenburg County de- livery included). All supplies will be provided in an art box (Mecklenburg County delivery included). •The camp will meet through a secure Zoom link. We ask all participants to connect between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m. to begin instruction promptly by 9:05. A camp-specific Zoom link will be sent to the email address used to register (unless otherwise re- quested). •Family and friends are invited to the culminating virtual Artwork Showcase on Fri- day, July 17, at 3:00 p.m. Collaborating Programs Page Website: http://cpccsummerexperience.com 11 | Page
SUMMER
CAMPS
2020 Keeping You Safe This Summer
We’ve introduced enhanced
safety and social distancing
guidelines for all Summer
Camps, along with new cleaning
FOR RISING 7TH - 10TH GRADE and disinfecting schedules.
“Behind-the-Scenes: The Girl Who Swallowed A Cactus” - Two-Week Acting Studio
Dates: July 27 - Aug. 7 | Time: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Location: ImaginOn
After Simon’s teacher mentions the universe is growing, he becomes obsessed with discov-
ering the Edge. Meanwhile, at the Edge of Everything is a boy who fills his time with things
like galaxy-spanning train sets and ten-million-piece puzzles, but longs for a friend. When
Simon is rocketed into space, their worlds collide and neither will ever be the same again.
This week culminates with a performance for friends and family the evening of Friday, July 17.
“Behind the Scenes ” - Two-Week Digital Radio Play
Dates: July 27-Aug. 7 | Time: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. | Location: Online via Zoom
Victor Frankenstein creates life in the form of a terrifying monster! But will this new creation
ultimately become friend or foe? Campers will work together creating live sound effects to
help tell their story in the style of an old-time radio show.
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Art Activities
THIS SUMMER CREATE FROM HOME! There are planty of
fun art activites to do from home. Take a look at the link
below and see all the fun cretaive projects you can start!
https://mintmuseum.org/museum-from-home-create/
Contemporary De-stress Making
Marble Prints Patterned Pots a Mandala
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