MOCA’s Summer Art Camp 2023 offered children ages 6-13, a diverse range of activities to ignite their creativity. From Studio Arts Camp to Dynamic Design Camp, the young artists explored their creativity in a stimulating and supportive atmosphere.
Our Studio Arts Camp provides a platform for campers to explore their individual artistic projects while drawing inspiration from MOCA exhibitions, fine art techniques, and renowned artists, both contemporary and historic. Engaging discussions, impressive showcases for family and friends, and hands-on projects await your young artists!
Hot lunch is free for all students but campers are welcome to bring lunch and snacks that do not require refrigeration. Studio Arts campers will have a morning snack at 10:15 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Discover artwork by artists who have used recycling materials and natural media to create their art for the planet. Students will have a unique creative workshop with featured “Welcome to Paradise” artist Emmett Moore in his current installation “Victory Garden.”
RegisterLeap into this week’s larger-than-life theme: murals! Students will learn about artists such as AFRICOBRA, Gabino Castelan and Purvis Young, and have a one-on-one workshop with visiting artist Muta Santiago. During the week, students will also explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
Register\Lights, Camera, Action! Discover the world of stop-motion. Students will bring their ideas to life by creating a film using only cardboard. Students will develop storylines, characters and settings for an action-packed week.
RegisterLearn about the most widely-used art form this week at camp: clay! Students will discover the important role of clay throughout history. Students will make their own air-dry clay vessels using a variety of techniques and shapes to bring home. During this week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
RegisterThread into a fun-filled textile experience. Students will create their own felt artworks, practice weaving techniques and learn about local textile artist Moira Holohan.
RegisterPeer through the lens of history! Students will explore photography through the ages and the present. Using cyanotypes, polaroids and painting, students will discover all the ways artists use this versatile medium. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
RegisterGet into sculpture like never before! Students will explore five sculpture-making techniques including mold making, clay, wire and plaster. This week, students have a special workshop from “Welcome to Paradise” artist Beatriz Chachamovits and her current installation “Into the Great Dying: The Roles We Play.”
RegisterGet colorful! Throughout this week, students will be working on collage and printmaking projects inspired by local artists such as Tory Mata. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
RegisterSoar into the visual arts with projects inspired by local artist Carin Wagner. Students will paint scenes of the sky and the environment with a field trip to Elaine Gordon Park.
RegisterStudents will explore the topics and techniques they learned all summer long! Students will get a chance to discover a variety of media in this art-packed week including paint, clay, digital art, collage and printmaking. Students will have a final exhibition of their work; families are welcome to join the fun for a showcase on August 16 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
RegisterSpark your child's imagination and discover the magic of design. Our Dynamic Design Camp introduces campers to the applied arts, including architecture, graphic design, textile design, digital art, and more. Through enriching field trips, captivating discussions, and exciting 2D and 3D projects, your child will develop a newfound appreciation for the world of design.
Hot lunch is free for all students but campers are welcome to bring lunch and snacks that do not require refrigeration. Dynamic Design campers will have a morning snack at 10:25 a.m. and lunch at 12:40 p.m.
Dive into sustainable art this week! Students will explore upcycling art projects, papermaking and sustainable wearables with a special workshop from “Welcome to Paradise” artist Emmet Moore in his current installation “Victory Garden.”
RegisterLeave a mark at MOCA in its large-scale collaborative mural. Students will have an exciting week designing and painting a site-specific mural at MOCA inspired by the work of Gabino Castelan with visiting artist Muta Santiago. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
RegisterExplore another dimension through virtual reality! Students will use a 360-degree camera and mixed media to build immersive visual stories.
RegisterRewind and discover the faces of ceramic vessels from the Americas and the stories they tell. Students will create unique artworks inspired by these histories and ceramicist Addison Wolff. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
RegisterWeave through everything textiles inspired by local artist Moira Holohan. Students will explore fashion tools and media, including sewing machines, screen printing and weaving.
RegisterExperience life through a different lens. Students will capture their imagination through this exploration of all things photography and light. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
RegisterCarve into the world of 3D art! Students will form sculptures using different techniques and materials, including making their own molds, using plaster, wire and clay. This week’s projects are inspired by visiting workshop artist, Beatriz Chachamovits, and her current installation “Into the Great Dying: The Roles We Play” in MOCA’s Paradise Courtyard.
RegisterAssemble an artistic vision. Students will be working on collage, printmaking and assemblage work that will pull all their creativity into one place, inspired by local artist Tory Mata. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
RegisterStudents will propel their painting techniques by creating layered artworks inspired by local artist Beatriz Monteavaro. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
RegisterStudents will explore the topics and techniques they learned all summer long! Students will get a chance to discover a variety of media in this art-packed week including paint, clay, digital art, collage, and printmaking! Students will have a final exhibition of their work; families are welcome to join the fun for a showcase on August 16 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
RegisterWith the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Summer Art Camp is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
