SUMMER ART CAMP IS A TIME FOR IMAGINATIONS TO RUN WILD. CAMPERS WILL HAVE THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES CREATING ART AND WORKING ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. EACH WEEK BRINGS A DIFFERENT ARTIST WITH NEW THEMES AND PROJECTS.
Member Registration opens May 7, 2025 at 9 am
General Registration opens May 9 at 9 am
Camp begins June 9, 2025
Cost: $250/Session
~ $50 discount for Museum members
Check your membership status here.
(Your membership status must be active through camp dates to qualify)
NEW REGISTRATION PLATFORM
Create your account and register with JUMBULA below.
BECOME A SUMMER ART CAMP SPONSOR
Keep camp fees reasonable while providing high quality art experience and to provide scholarships for those in financial need. Your contributions help keep camp accessible for all.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Museum is dedicated to making art accessible to all children in our community. To meet this goal the Museum provides scholarships to those in need. Although we would like to assist everyone, scholarships are limited, and early applications are encouraged.
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
Opticare
The Summer Art Camp is Supported by a grant from the Grand Forks Parks & Recreation Foundation.
IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION
Camp Location: Hughes Fine Arts Center, Room 111
Drop Off Time: 8:45 – 9:00 am
Pick Up Time: 3:00 – 3:15 pm
Parking is located in the Hughes Fine Arts Center lot
Lunches and Snacks:
New this year! The NDMOA Café is offering pre-packed lunch boxes for campers at a flat rate of $60 for the full week (Monday–Friday).
Each lunch includes: One sandwich selection for the entire week: PB&J, Turkey & Cheese, or Ham & Cheese A side (could include chips, snacks, or veggies – Café’s choice) A drink (could include a juice box or water – Café’s choice)
Please note: Lunches are prepared in the NDMOA Café kitchen, which is not an allergen-free environment. If your child has food allergies or dietary restrictions, we recommend sending lunch from home. Lunches must be purchased in advance during registration. No single-day lunch sales available.
If lunch is not purchased, each camper must bring their own lunch.
Please note there is no access to refrigeration or heating appliances. Campers cannot be allowed to use vending machines. Snacks will be provided by the Museum once a day, e.g., a juice box and serving-size bag of chips.
We appreciate that some parents offer to supply snacks for the day. If you wish to do this, please let us know a day in advance.
Suggestions to Pack:
Ask your camper(s) to wear appropriate clothes that can get stained. After all, this is an art-making camp and we’ll be getting messy.
Each camper is assigned a locker. You may wish to consider packing a sweater or light jacket (air conditioning in the building can get cool), comfortable shoes for standing, walking, and playing outside, hat or sunglasses, and sunscreen. Please mark all items. Leftover items are donated at the end of each camp.
Receptions:
On Fridays at 2:00 pm the campers design and hold a brief reception and art show for parents, friends, and family. Park in the same area that you drop them off in the morning. The campers are proud of their week’s work. We encourage you to show your support by attending the reception. This is also a time for you to meet the teaching artist, Museum staff, and all the other campers and families that make camps possible. Please prepare to take home the artwork at 3:00 pm, after the reception. You will want to bring your camera.
Parking Information:
2025 SPONSORS
Special thanks to the UND DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN for over 25 years of support!
SUMMER ART CAMP LEADERS
2025 SUMMER ART CAMP SCHEDULE
June 9 – July 18, 2025
JUNE 9 – 13, 2025
1A – Rhiannon Conley
Ages 6–9
STORY LAB – Dive into fiction, poetry, and nonfiction with daily writing adventures! Explore, create, and share your words through games, art, and an open mic finale!
Hellow Writers! My name is Rhiannon Conley. I’m from Grand Forks and work as a composition and creative writing instructor at UND. “This is my second NDMOA camp and I’m so excited for this summer! Last summer we had a great time not just writing but painting, drawing, wandering around campus, reading, talking and making things! We learned about journalism, fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction and crafted in various multigenre multimedia formats. Campers wrote poems and visual poems, wrote short stories and comics, constructed books and storytelling games. We ended the week with an open mic where the kids were invited to read and talk about their writing. This summer we are going to do it all again: write, draw, fold paper, make zines, interview friends, do research, tell stories, tell jokes, cut paper, glue stuff, play with shaving cream, and get weird.”
1B – Jamie Worden
Ages 10–14
WILD & REAL – Explore watercolor on ceramic tiles and master graphite shading for stunning artwork!
This summer, immerse yourself in creativity with “MEdia: Self-Portraits in Multiple Mediums”! In this dynamic art camp, young artists will explore the art of self-portraiture through a variety of mediums, including bold acrylics, animation with polymer clay, delicate watercolors, expressive charcoal, and digital media.
Each day, we’ll experiment with new techniques, discovering how different materials bring out unique emotions, textures, and perspectives. Through guided mirror studies and hands-on exercises, students will develop their artistic voice while learning the power of self-expression. Get ready to see yourself in a whole new way as we bring our reflections to life with color, movement, and imagination!
JUNE 16 – 20, 2025
2A – Amy Jo Hendrickson
Ages 6–14
PRINT LAB – Layer, carve, and press with jelly plates, foam, and erasers! Build up to pro-level printing on artist plates for stunning final prints!
Hello Artists! My name is Amy Jo. I’m a graphic designer and printmaker from Minneapolis, and I grew up on a farm in North Dakota. In my camp, we’ll explore printmaking techniques to create lots of cool prints. Campers will enjoy the creative process while learning printmaking! My favorite things to do in the summer are ride my bike, watch fireworks, and go to the State Fair. I can’t wait to get inky with you!
2B – Kasandra Gregoire
Ages 10–14
CREATIVE COSTUMES – Design and build your own unique costumes with fabric, paint, and fun materials!
Hello, I’m Kasandra Gregoire. I have been a teacher for 16 years, 7 of those teaching art. While teaching art, I’ve taught people from 5 years old to 90 years old. Currently, I teach middle school art and really love working with fibers. Grand Forks has been my home most of my life and I live here with my family.
JUNE 23 – 27, 2025
3A – Kali Frances
Ages 6–9
COLOR EXPLORERS – Discover color through fun daily projects with watercolors, pencils, and paper. Create a final masterpiece to share!
Kali is a full-time multidisciplinary artist based in North Dakota who believes “You cannot have fun without fundamentals.” Her art program will introduce young artists to color theory through painting, tissue paper, and outdoor observation. They will learn to draw what they see by breaking down objects into shapes and shades, building confidence in their artistic skills. Through hands-on projects and creative exploration, they’ll discover new ways to express themselves while having fun!
3B – Martha Keifenheim
Ages 10–14
EMBLEM MAKERS – Build bold, eye-catching symbols with paint, paper, and glue while diving into art history and design!
Hello artists! My name is Martha Keifenheim. I have a degree in fine art from UND and have spent my life teaching and making art. I help with pottery classes at Muddy Waters Clay Center and assist ArtWise in their mission to support art-making for children and adults in Grand Forks. As an artist, I’m always learning—right now, I’m exploring porcelain clay, impressionistic painting, and even sculpting with papier-mâché and thin papers. A couple of years ago, I accidentally grew 100 birdhouse gourds, so I’m learning how to work with those too!
My camp, Emblem Makers, is all about bold symbols, eye-catching designs, and creative storytelling. We’ll use paint, paper, and glue to build unique emblems while diving into art history and design. Whether we’re creating personal symbols or learning about historical ones, this camp will be full of color, texture, and creativity. When I’m not in the studio, I love spending time outdoors—camping, canoeing, and exploring new places with my husband, Bruce. I can’t wait to see the incredible emblems you create!
JUNE 30 – JULY 3, 2025
4A – Ligia Feo
9 am – Noon
Ages 3–5 (with parents)
Special Price $125
MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD – Take a playful trip through global music! Together with parents, young campers will explore rhythms, songs, and simple crafts inspired by cultures across the world. We’ll sing, move, and create while celebrating music from many places!
Ligia Carina Feo is from Argentina. In her country, she has worked as a music teacher in public schools and music academies and as a violist in numerous orchestras. Currently, she directs a violin and viola studio at Arioso Music Academy and teaches at Central High.
4B – Ligia Feo
1 – 4 pm
Ages 6–14
Special Price $125
MYTHIC HARMONY – Explore how music, art, and mythology connect! We’ll create fun, imaginative artwork inspired by legends, creatures, and rhythms from stories old and new. Campers will paint, draw, and make music-themed projects full of creativity!
Ligia Carina Feo is from Argentina. In her country, she has worked as a music teacher in public schools and music academies and as a violist in numerous orchestras. Currently, she directs a violin and viola studio at Arioso Music Academy and teaches at Central High.
JULY 7 – 11, 2025
5A – Skylar Stein
Ages 6–9
HANDMADE HISTORIES – Craft unique dolls inspired by cultures around the globe using fabric, clay, and more!
Hello artists! My name is Skylar Stein. I’m from Katy Texas, but moved to Grand Forks in 2024 with my husband. My camp is all about cultures around the world and the figurines, dolls, and toys different people groups make. I hope campers find the joy in making unique creations that represent stories and cultural identities. We’ll also learn a few extra tidbits about each culture like storytelling and song/dance!
My favorite thing to do in the summer (since moving to North Dakota) is hiking, roller blading, and going to the farmers market!
5B – Eric A. Johnson
Ages 10–14
RELIEF PRINTMAKING – Carve, ink, and press your own bold prints like a pro! Campers will learn fun, hands-on printmaking skills to turn cool designs into frame-worthy art. With expert help, you’ll explore simple tools, textures, and color to make artwork that really pops!
Raised on a farm near Embden, ND, printmaker Eric A. Johnson didn’t pursue formal art training until his first college art course at NDSU in 1991, eventually going on to earn his MFA in Printmaking from the University of North Dakota in 2001. Johnson’s work draws from his active imagination, with bold and colorful images running the gamut between slight abstraction and non-objective work. Since 2017 Johnson has had three solo exhibitions at the Rourke Art Gallery and Museum in Moorhead, MN. In 2018 he purchased his own etching press, a Griffin Press Co. “Series IV” and became the first resident artist specializing in printmaking at West Acres Shopping Center in Fargo, ND. In 2019, he opened “Big Oak Press”, his printmaking studio near his home in Hillsboro, ND where he creates both prints and paintings.
JULY 14 – 18, 2025
6 – Tait Simonson
Ages 6–14 (Super-sized camp: extra helpers, extra fun! Max 30 campers.)
WILD CREATIONS – Build, paint, and customize laser-cut animal heads! Experiment with 3D printing, clay, origami, and more to refine your creative process!
Hello Makers! My name is Tait Simonson. I’m an artist and educator based in North Dakota, where I teach technology, engineering, and art. My camp, Wild Creations, is all about bringing animals to life through hands-on creativity! We’ll build, paint, and customize laser-cut animal heads while exploring different materials like 3D printing, clay, origami, and more. This camp is all about experimenting with new techniques, problem-solving, and refining your artistic process in a fun, interactive way. When I’m not making art, I love working with my hands—whether it’s sculpting, woodworking, or tinkering with new technology. I can’t wait to see what wild creations you bring to life!