Teen Arts Academy

Ages 12–16 | Museum of Art – DeLand |10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Saturdays | December 5, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 3, (May 1, Teen Arts Academy Showcase) 

Discover the power of art to inspire change! Youth Create! Teen Arts Academy is an immersive, interdisciplinary arts program designed and led by award-winning Stetson University professor, artist, and social justice educator Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown.

Through painting, sculpture, and more, teens explore artistic traditions from around the world while discovering how creativity can foster community, celebrate diversity, and address social and environmental issues. Participants develop critical thinking, empathy, leadership, and collaboration skills while making meaningful connections between art, history, and contemporary issues.

More than an art program, Teen Arts Academy empowers young artists to use their creativity as a voice for positive change. Together, we inquire, reflect, create, and grow!

Join one session or join them all! Each Saturday session, except May 1, offers a complete, standalone creative experience. Whether attending one or all sessions, teens will gain new skills, meaningful connections, and confidence in their creative voices.

Teen Arts Academy Student Showcase – May 1
On May 1, Teen Arts Academy students will host a special showcase in the Museum's Event Space, displaying their artwork for family, friends, and community members. All Teen Arts Academy students who have attended any of this season's class dates are welcome to display their artwork for the showcase at that time. Additional information will be sent out to families as we approach May 1st. 

Teen Arts Academy —  Hosted at the Museum of Art – DeLand  | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Saturdays | 

• December 5

• January 9

• February 13

• March 13

• April 3

• May 1- Teen Arts Academy Showcase  

Teen Arts Academy Registration Details

• Teen Arts Academy sessions for 12-16 year olds runs on select Saturdays from 10:00am-3:30pm. Older teens can attend on case by case basis - please contact Museum for more informaiton.

• Tuition per each session - $50 Members, $55 Future Members

Camp Policies

Cancellations and Refunds

• No fees will be returned or credits issued for failure to attend.

• There will be no make-up classes due to a student’s illness, unanticipated travel or other reasons not the responsibility of the Museum of Art – DeLand.

• If a class is canceled, students will be notified at least two (2) days prior to the date of class, and tuition will be refunded. The Museum reserves the right to substitute teachers as needed.

• A refund will be issued minus a $25 processing fee for cancellation up to 7 days prior to beginning of the session.  No refund will be issued after the 7 day deadline.

Check In/Check Out

• Students cannot be dropped off more than 15 minutes before the start of class and students are to be picked up promptly after the end of class. Please let the museum staff know if you are running late. A fee of $1 per minute will be assessed for late pick up or early drop off.

• Students can only be signed out by authorized adults with identification each day.

• If any changes need to be made to authorized adults for pick up list, changes must be submitted in writing to Marisa Ingram.

Lunch/Snacks

• Campers should bring two snacks, a lunch, and water bottle with them in clearly labeled containers each day. No refrigeration or microwave is available.

• If your child needs any type of medications during camp, please see Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown at check in.

Dress

• Art camp is messy so please send your child with clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

• Campers must wear close toed shoes each day. 

• Please have your child leave all personal items at home, as we cannot be responsible for them.

For more information, contact Marisa Ingram, Curator of Education, ingram@moartdeland.org