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Janet Turner Print Museum

Summer Art Academy

Overview

The Janet Turner Print Museum at CSU, Chico hosts the sixth annual Summer Art Academy in July and August.

“The goal of the Janet Turner Print Museum's Summer Art Academy is to provide excellent art instruction using many mediums for students with a desire to be immersed in art for a concentrated time,” said Barbara Morris, director and founder of the Summer Art Academy.

The academy has grown each year since its inception. It began as a one-week camp split into two age groups. Due to its success, three sessions are being held this year. The first session accommodates students 7-11 years old and includes both 2-dimentional and 3-dimentional activities. Two sessions are offered for students ages 12 to adult. Their program is separated into primarily 3-D projects the first week and 2-D print making and photographic work the second. Classes are offered in the art and art history department at Chico State. Our student teacher ratio has been 4 students per 1 instructor. The senior session’s ratios vary slightly with each activity, as they need less “hands on” guidance.

“Register early— this camp fills up quickly!”

“A main goal of this academy is to keep Janet's name and ideals in the public eye,” said Morris. “Janet was first and foremost a teacher of printmaking. We wish to honor all she gave to her students and to the University by creating an environment for students to explore and increase their knowledge and skills in art, but especially in printmaking. By providing the public with this academy, we help keep Janet's vision and drive alive.”

Younger students enjoy a wide variety of art instruction, with assignments geared toward a shorter attention span. More complex work is interspersed with fun quick activities. This enables children who work more slowly and deliberately to work along side those who finish more quickly. There is an intern at each table of children to help with instruction and to supervise the classroom. Lunch will be provided.

Each session accommodates 24 students. Spots fill up quickly, however, as most participants are returning students, said Morris.

Students will have lunches at, Sultans Bistro, Celestino’s and other downtown restaurants, and maybe a hot dog vendor as well.

Instructors

Barbara Morris is the director of the Summer Art Academy. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art with honors in printmaking from Chico State in 2004 and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Janet Turner Print Museum.

“This is our daughter’s second year at this camp and she has thoroughly loved it!”

Teresa Cotner is a new faculty member of the Art Department at CSU, Chico. She teaches Art Education and will be involved in curriculum planning and intern training and supervision.

Mike Murphy received his BFA from Chico State in 1986 and his MFA from the Claremont Graduate University in 1991. He currently teaches Ceramic Art at Chico State.

“I loved it! The interns were fabulous... thank you so much. I will be back for the third time next year...”

Eileen Macdonald earned her BFA at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Scotland and her MFA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Her artwork has been exhibited in Scotland, England, Canada, Japan, South Africa and several U.S. states. She is currently an assistant professor at Chico State, where she teaches printmaking.

In addition to the faculty, Chico State students help to lead the camp.

Cost

Cost per student is $250

• Discount of $50 for second family member.
• Discount of $50 if enrolled in both Senior Camps.

“Excellent variety — you introduced my daughter to new ways of working with her art. What a great idea!”

Location & Details

• Classes will be held in the Art & Art History Departments, located in Ayers Hall (AYRS) on the CSU, Chico campus.
• There will be one instructor for every four students.
• Students will explore printmaking, ceramics, painting, drawing, collage, and more!!
• Lunch will be provided.

“I think the camp is awesome. I LOVED it! I wouldn't change a thing.”

Fine art prints spanning six centuries from more than 40 countries around the world… welcome to the Janet Turner Print Museum Collection.