Hope, Ark. – Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) announces opportunities for summer art experiences. SWAAC’s summer camps are geared for all school-age groups. STAR Academy is the annual drama camp that is unique every year. Camp director and script writer, Chris Espinosa, creates a summer drama that will entertain and challenge each participant. The weeklong camp starts with auditioning for parts, then learning lines and designing stage props. STAR Academy runs July 18th - July 22nd from 8:00am to 12:00pm in the auditorium at Hempstead Hall for youth in 1st through 12th grades.

Creating with Nature is a summer camp that is focused on five- to 11-year-olds and using natural resources to create art. Each project will use these elements to paint, stain and build creations straight from the children’s mind. Participants will have daily projects that will be designed completely by them. Creating with Nature runs July 25th - July 29th from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Art Station, 200 East Division Street, Hope. 

The Youth Sketching Workshop camp is designed to practice and increase the student’s knowledge of sketching techniques and composition. Students will have daily projects that will challenge their perspective and abilities. The Youth Sketching Workshop runs August 1st – August 5th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Art Station, 200 East Division Street, Hope for youth 12- to 18-years-old.  

For more information contact Jennifer Block, Executive Director, Southwest Arkansas Arts Council. 870-777-8200 or [email protected]. 

Website: www.swa-artscouncil.squarespace.com

Location: 200 Division Street Hope, AR 71801

The mission of the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) is to enrich our community through experience, expression, education in all the arts.