Will Henry Stevens, Untitled, 1945, mixed media on paper, 7 ½ × 10 ¼ inches. Gift of an anonymous donor in honor of Janet Stevens McDowell, 2017.22.02. © Estate of Will Henry Stevens / Blue Spiral 1, Asheville, NC, image David Dietrich.
Explore the wild world of creativity! Artists will embark on a thrilling adventure through the world of art creating paintings, sculpting, drawing and so much more. From Matisse to Mondrian students will have a blast learning about different artists and exploring the world of art around them.
Born and raised in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, Chad has been teaching art since 2012. He graduated from Western Carolina University with a BS. of Ed.in Art, a BS. of Ed in Elementary Education, and a BFA in Photography. He loves teaching art and believes that art is an essential part of every child’s overall education. Chad believes that the arts are interconnected to math, science, language arts, social studies, and basically all areas of study, thus he practices an integrative approach to teaching.
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Join us at the Museum for Summer Art Camp! Offered to rising K–12th grade students. All classes are age appropriate. Enrollment is limited, and registration is required. Registration includes Museum admission for Campers and all materials necessary for each class. Classes are offered weekly June 16–August 11, 2025. Morning (9am–noon) and Afternoon (1–4pm) sessions are offered each week of camp. Students may sign up for both Morning and Afternoon and stay for both sessions as an All Day Camper. Campers who stay All Day will break for a supervised lunch from noon-1pm.Financial Aid applications for Summer Art Camp 2025 scholarships are closed.
The Museum is committed to making our programs accessible to everyone, regardless of economic means. With support from the Walnut Cove Members Association, we are able to provide a limited amount of financial aid to help students who could not otherwise afford to enroll in our programs.