Our Summer Art Immersion program, designed for artists ages 5-11*, provides a wonderful opportunity for students to learn new artistic techniques and explore the collections.
In addition to completing special themed projects, participants will tour the Museum’s exhibitions, explore the grounds and Sculpture Trail, and make friends with peers from around the region.
All sessions meet Monday – Friday, 9 am – 12:30 pm.
*5-year-olds must have completed kindergarten.
Sessions
Session #1: By Land and Sea, July 7-11 (ages 5-7) Three spaces left as of 6.26.25
Create art inspired by the coast! Discover how water has shaped our region as you paint landscapes and seascapes, design boats, illustrate shoreline wildlife, and more.
Session #2: Through the Looking Glass, July 14-18 (ages 8-11) Session Full
Enjoy a week of art projects inspired by the stories of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Draw inspiration from iconic book imagery like the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, talking plants, the Queen of Hearts, and whimsical landscapes.
Session #3: Shaping Stories Through Art, July 21-25 (ages 5-7) Three spaces left as of 6.26.25
How can art shape a story? Explore how settings and characters influence narratives in representational art, how color and line work create abstract expressions, and how storybook illustrators and comic artists blend both styles!
Session #4: Nature in Art, July 28- August 1 (ages 8-11), Two spaces left as of 6.26.25
Get creative with art inspired by nature! Create both outdoors and indoors as you experiment with leaf prints, landscape painting, recycled materials, and more!
Cost
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$200
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$225
Program discounts available for families with multiple children.
Scholarships are available for New London residents and those who have expressed financial need. Please make note in the registration form or email Eileen at [email protected] to inquire about those options.
Questions?
Please email Sophia Gipstein Scirico, Learning and Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected].