Community Artist/Educator Nome Graham to Teach Week-long School Vacation Camp at Sharon Arts (Scholarships Available)

Nonprofit Sharon Arts Center is pleased to announce plans for our annual Winter School Vacation Week Camp program for children ages 7-12. The camp will take place Monday-Friday, February 21^st-25 providing parents with early drop-off options (8:30am), as well as both morning only and full-day program choices.

The activities and creative projects featured throughout the week will be based on the theme “Art in Motion,” and will include: the creation of “art machines,” two and three dimensional projects, and moving into the creation of a collaborative “art factory” for our final project! Led by known community artist and educator Nome Graham, the week will be filled with interactive projects that empower young artists to explore art as a dynamic creation rather than something still. “Our youth programs provide a wide variety of opportunities to explore the many facets of art- from individual and collaborative explorations, to immersion in art history, science, and world cultures. Our young artists get to share their excitement for art with their peers, and will enjoy the nurturing and inviting environment. Nome’s enthusiasm and dedication provides the kids with creative fuel to try new things, and be proud of their creations.” Explained School Director Alexandra Wall.

Naomi (Nome) Graham resides in Peterborough and received her BA from Mass College of Art with a focus on Community Art Education. She has explored and instructed in a variety of mediums and processes including: drawing, painting, fiber arts, clay, sculpture, encaustic, silk-screening, mixed media, and more. Naomi designs and often teaches many of the youth and teen art programs at Sharon Arts including serving as primary camp instructor and leader of our innovative ArtAccess teen portfolio development program.

Scholarships and financial aid are available to families in need. Sharon Arts is committed to making our programs accessible to all who wish to participate.  For more information, visit our website sharonarts.org or call (603)924-7256 for details.

Participation in the workshops is by registration only and space will be limited. Tuition starts at just $150 for our morning program, and depending on the program options families are interested in, program costs range from $150- $350 per week for up to a full day of programming. With the support of foundation grants scholarships are available to help families in need. To reserve your space, call (603)924-7256 or email register@sharonarts.org. Scholarships and financial aid are available for those in need of support- visit sharonarts.org for details.

For details and additional information about this and other Sharon Arts programs and educational offerings, visit the classes and workshops section of www.sharonarts.org to download our current catalog (pdf) or call (603)924-7256.

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About Sharon Arts: The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit organization, is to engage the community in the artistic process, to support and serve artists and craftspeople, and to foster the relationship between artists and the community through education, exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and craft, as well as through special programs and events.

Sharon Arts Center offers a wide variety of art classes and programs in the school facility in Sharon, NH, a Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Artist Member Gallery, and an Exhibition Gallery at Depot Square.

The Sharon Arts School is located at 457 Route 123 in Sharon, NH. Classes take place Monday-Thursday  from 10am-9pm, Fridays from 10am-4pm, and on select weekend days.  The Student Shop is open during school office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

Sharon Arts is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The Bean Family Foundation, The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.