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SU Art Galleries Programs

SU Art Galleries programs introduce a world of artistic possibilities to young students. With immersive and diverse projects, students stay engaged and excited as they learn how to harness the power of their creativity.

Slime

  • Elementary School – Grades 1st to 5th
  • July 10, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • 1 - 5 p.m.
  • $150
  • Location: Salisbury University Art Galleries – SU Downtown Plaza Building

Students will have fun exploring tactile and abstract art through hands-on learning disguised as fun! They will become scientists in our slime lab learning about texture, color, painting, storytelling, and more. The students will learn through trial and error while making slime and connecting their creations to different themes.

Register for Slime!

Comics

  • Elementary School – Grades 1st to 5th
  • 2 Sessions
    • July 10, 2023 - July 14, 2023
    • July 31, 2023 - to August 4, 2023
  • 9 a.m. - Noon
  • $150
  • Location: Salisbury University Art Galleries – SU Downtown Plaza Building

We love comics! Superheroes, space aliens, and silly characters! Students will explore various techniques of self-expression through sequential story-telling, character creation, and universe-building. The students will use techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, and creative writing to tell a story in visual form.

Register for Comics! (July 10, 2023 - July 14, 2023)

Register for Comics! (July 31, 2023 - to August 4, 2023)

Games

  • Elementary School – Grades 1st to 5th
  • 2 Sessions
    • July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023
    • August 7, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • 9 a.m. - Noon
  • $150
  • Location: Salisbury University Art Galleries – SU Downtown Plaza Building

Students will explore various aspects of game creation. Students will create their own rules, cards, characters, and gameboards. They will work in groups to play-test their creations, learn how game mechanics work, and learn teambuilding skills.

Register for Games! (July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023)

Register for Games! (August 7, 2023 - August 11, 2023)

Tie Dye

  • Elementary School - 1st to 5th Grade
  • July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023
  • 1 - 5 p.m.
  • $150
  • Location: Salisbury University Art Galleries – SU Downtown Plaza Building

Students will learn a variety of dyeing techniques throughout the week, both wearable and abstract. They will explore the work of abstract painters and make both functional designs and abstract creations.

Register for Tie Dye!

Elements

  • Elementary School - 1st to 5th Grade
  • July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2023
  • 1 - 5 p.m.
  • $150
  • Location: Salisbury University Art Galleries – SU Downtown Plaza Building

We will explore natural elements through art making. Earth – clay and ceramics, Fire – liquid painting with heat, Water- watercolors, outdoor water games, Wind – sun catchers that will be displayed outside.

Register for Elements!

Mash-Ups

  • Elementary School - 1st-5th Grade
  • August 7, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • 1 - 5 p.m.
  • $150
  • Maximum students: 15
  • Location: Salisbury University Art Galleries – SU Downtown Plaza Building

Mash-ups will consist of a new project from the Slime, Tie-Dye, and Elements academies. The students will gain insight into each of the three artistic themes. This is a great opportunity to build confidence in their art-making skills.

Register for Mash-Ups!

Additional Information

If you would like to enroll in this program, but the cost is a barrier to participation, please know that multiple scholarship opportunities are available. Please email SEA@salisbury.edu for additional scholarship information.