Youth & Family
Summer Art Camp 2026
Join us Summer 2026, starting June 8 to July 24, for six weeks of hands-on art projects. Camp runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a short break the week of July 4th. Whether your child loves to draw, paint, or explore new materials, there’s something inspiring for every young artist.
Scholarships are available!
Week 1 (Happy Camper) June 8–12
Campers will experience the outdoors indoors in a creative way, exploring nature-inspired projects while making new friends in a fun, welcoming environment.
Registration closes: June 5, 5:00 PM EST
Week 2 (Bug Blitz!) June 15–19
Dive into the world of insects and nature-inspired art, creating imaginative projects while learning about the tiny creatures that share our world.
Registration closes: June 12, 5:00 PM EST
Week 3 (Dragons & Magic) June 22–26
Bring myths and magic to life through fantastical art projects, from fire-breathing dragons to enchanted worlds limited only by imagination.
Registration closes: June 19, 5:00 PM EST
Week 4 (Game On!) June 29–July 3
Campers will enjoy friendly games and even DIY their own games, exploring creativity, teamwork, and playful design.
Registration closes: June 26, 5:00 PM EST
Week 5 (Around the World) July 13–17
Travel the globe through art, discovering cultures, traditions, and creative techniques from around the world to inspire original projects.
Registration closes: July 10, 5:00 PM EST
Week 6 (Hands-on!) July 20–24
This is where things get messy and experimental, with immersive projects in sculpture, mixed media, and collaborative art-making.
Registration closes: July 17, 5:00 PM EST
Art for Children & Youth programs are made possible by our Art for Children Donors, sponsors Patsy and Mark Bates, and Sunnyside Farm Management. Art @ Home Kits are sponsored by TDS Telecom.
Immerse Yourself in a Day of Creativity:
Gadsden Arts and Quincy Music Theatre Unite!
Enjoy a full day of creativity with Gadsden Arts and Quincy Music Theatre. Parents/guardians must enroll campers in each camp separately and may select “supervised lunch” on the Gadsden Arts form for campers heading to the theatre.
Campers will create exciting art projects before exploring the world of theatre—making friends, sparking imagination, and creating lasting summer memories.
Free Family Saturdays!
ArtZone
FREE and open to the public every Saturday, 10am-4:30pm.
The ArtZone is a FREE drop-in art studio that is open to the public for visitors of all ages to come in and get creative! Each month features exciting special projects inspired by our current exhibitions. Come explore painting, printmaking, drawing, collage, & so much more.
Closed for lunch from 1pm – 1:30pm
The Reading Corner
Presented by the National Hook-up of Black Women – Gadsden Chapter and the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum, this Reading Corner is an important component of NHBW’s “Reading For Life” initiative which provides free reading materials to children and families in Gadsden County. We strongly believe that when schools, communities, and families work together to support learning, children succeed in school and throughout life.
Visit the Reading Corner on Saturdays to enjoy reading with your child, and take home a free book!
Visual Treasure Hunt
Come and see if you can find all artworks located on our scavenger hunt! Once completed stop by Visitor Services to collect a prize!
Free Family Saturdays Support
Free Family Saturdays are presented by Centennial Bank, with support from the Jacarlene Foundation, and in partnership with the National Hookup of Black Women – Gadsden.
Art for Children & Youth programs are made possible by our Art for Children Donors, sponsors Patsy and Mark Bates, and Sunnyside Farm Management. Art @ Home Kits are sponsored by TDS Telecom.