Art Camps
Comics Camp 2023
Art Camps
BAM Summer Camp
The Birkenstein Art Movement (BAM) for 7th graders is a project inspired by civil rights leader Jean Birkenstein. The goal of BAM is to use the creative process as a tool to support individualized learning. Hosted daily at the…
Mystical Magical Me with Mx. Rose
Explore the art journey of telling stories through different methods of children's illustration with local artist and teacher Mx. Rose.
SUMMER CAMP | DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner
Make your room into the ultimate artist space! Campers complete a variety of paper mache and clay projects to decorate their space. Projects include clay coaster sets, shelves, and oil diffuser beads. Come personalize your…
SUMMER CAMP | Wild at Art with Serenity Keenan
Youth artists will create nature-inspired screen printed shirts, clay planters, one-of-a-kind nature jewelry, and trading postcards. Using art journals, participants will create a community-designed poster from daily observations outdoors. Participants need to wear reliable footwear,…
SUMMER CAMP | Soft Sculpture, Character Design, and Comics with Lauren Faherty
Bring your stories to life! Through a variety of media, this class allows for 2D and 3D experimentation. Students can design a plush character, explore the basics of hand and machine sewing, and incorporate storytelling…
Registration Policies
- Tuition must be received one week prior to the class start date and two weeks prior to camp start dates to ensure both your place and adequate class materials.
- If there is insufficient enrollment 7 days prior to event date OR on listed registration deadline, the DAI may cancel the event, notify registrants, and refund all payments including deposits. Last-minute cancellations may also occur for weather, emergency, or instructor illness.
- Class tuition includes a $10 non-refundable registration fee, not including subsequent sessions of multi-day classes. Camp tuition includes a $25 non-refundable deposit due upon registration.
- Students cancelling one week before the first class session or two weeks prior to the first day of camp are eligible for a refund, not including deposits or registration fees. Refunds cannot be made after classes begin.
- Student Members are not eligible for membership discounts on classes.
Online registration with credit card payment preferred. To pay by cash or check, contact Jesse Switters jswitters@duluthartinstitute.org. Following payment, check all inboxes for a confirmation email.
Check calendar details for event-specific policies.
Accessibility
Gallery events – Accessible parking is available nearby on Superior Street and in the pay lots in the Holiday Center and Duluth Transit Center. An elevator to all floors is available in the US Bank Building. DAI galleries are located on the 4th floor. In-gallery seating available.
Lincoln Park Building events – There is accessible parking in the lot at the back door, and a ramp to access the second floor.
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Scholarships
Scholarships may become available at times. For more information, or to request a partial or full scholarship for a class, camp, or workshop, contact Jesse Switters jswitters@duluthartinstitute.org.