Youth Programs Overview
Continuing Education offers a comprehensive program of art courses for children and teens (ages 4-18) that includes Saturday classes during the fall and spring, and summer week long workshops. As a summer day camp option, smARTworks offers week long workshops with a unique series of courses that incorporate a range of media and techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and computer arts. For older teens, the Pre-College Summer Studio is a month-long college prep program for serious students.
PNCA’s Youth program of art classes for children was founded in 1910. The philosophy of Anna Belle Crocker, the founder of the program, puts art at the center of an enriched life. The curriculum of the program addresses the continued developmental stages of children and teens. The faculty are practicing fine artists committed to providing a program of excellence in a nurturing, supportive and enriched environment. PNCA awards scholarships to children based on financial need and artistic merit. It is our goal to be able to offer every deserving child the opportunity to take art classes at PNCA. PDFs of scholarship applications are available.
Youth Program
Courses are designed to provide skill building and exploration for students, ages 4-18, who are interested in art. Courses offer a wide variety of media, each providing basic skill and vocabulary. During the fall and spring semesters, classes are held on Saturdays. An exhibition of student work is held at PNCA at the end of fall and spring semesters. During the summer, classes are one and two week workshops.
SmARTworks
Studio and Media Art Workshops are unique summer courses designed specifically for first through eigth grade students who use art as a lens to investigate the world. One-week workshops guide children as they explore project topics and encourage their ideas to take form. Cost of the smARTworks camp is: one week, all day: $235 tuition + $40 program fee. Included in a smARTworks registration are a camp T-shirt and a healthy morning and afternoon snack. Students have the opportunity to utilize the many resources of the college including professional studios and labs, quality tools and materials, Charles Voorhies Fine Art Library and the Internet. If you would like more information before registering on-line, or would like to register over the phone you can call (503) 821-8903.
Pre-College Program
The Pre-College Program offers workshops through out the year as intensive course for students looking to sharpen their skills and develop a portfolio for college admissions. The Pre-College Program also offers the Summer Studio, a four week college prep for serious students interested in expanding their art training, developing a portfolio, and experiencing an art college environment. The classes are taught by professional practicing artists and are strictly limited to ensure that students receive a high level of support and attention. Students leave the Studio with a large portfolio of finished pieces including paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures and slides of their work. The program culminates in a gallery exhibition and reception at Pacific Northwest College of Art. This course may satisfy 135 contact hours for high school credit. Students may also choose to complete the Studio for college credit. Read more on the Pre-College Program.
The Outreach Program
PNCA offers tuition remission scholarships toward youth program classes for students ages 4-18. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and artistic merit (see sidebar on right above). PNCA also offers an innovative arts education program at Woodlawn Elementary School in the Portland Public School District.
View a gallery of youth artwork in our Portfolio
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Artist Project video (4.5Mb Quicktime)
Giving to PNCA
Learn how to help PNCA continue its tradition of community-oriented programming for all ages by donating to the college.
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