Summer 2023 Youth Arts Ed
Virtual Exhibition
Every year Side Street Studio Arts has the pleasure of hosting children of varying ages for summer arts education programs. Each week the young artists create work around that week's theme and also enjoy some fun in the sun with fellow young artists! Side Street runs its own programming and partners with School District U-46 to bring art to an even larger community.
Side Street is thrilled to offer all programming free of charge for those located within 10 miles of our downtown Elgin location. We hope that this allows even more young artists to find their creative voice through exploration. We are thrilled to continue this free programming in 2023. This has been a dream of ours since opening Side Street in 2013. These classes are absolutely free of cost to families in our area. If you are able to support this programming with any size donation, please visit us HERE.
Follow along here each week to see what our young artists get up to!
July 30- August 4
U46: Fairytale Fun
June 5-10
K-6 & U46: Under the Sea
This class focused on sea creatures, the ocean and beach, and all things aquatic, creating artworks exploring the world under the sea.
7-12: The Art of Painting
Artists worked closely with instructors to learn about various painting techniques as well as understanding different paint materials.
This should sum up the week well!
Artist of the Week:
Zoe X.
Zoe worked to come out of her shell and really enjoyed week 1 of summer art ed! She has been helpful and has been getting along with everyone. She also makes sure her siblings are okay.
Congrats Zoe!
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June 12-16
K-6 & U46: Dino Week
Young artists will focus on artwork inspired by creatures and habitats from Earth’s prehistoric eras.
7-12: Going Green
This week will focus on environmental art and artists will learn how art takes an important part in environmental preservation.
Artist of the Week:
Sophia P.
Sophia is nominated for artist of the week because she is very detail-oriented and dedicated to her artwork. She is always very excited to display her creative ideas. And is very encouraging and kind to all her classmates.
Congrats Sophia!
June 20-23
K-6 & U46: Make and Impression
Artists will focus on mediums that imprint and leave an impression, including photography, printmaking, and short film.
7-12: Photography and Video Art
Artists will experiment with different methods of photography and learn the basics of video art, ranging from experimental video to online trends.
Artist of the Week:
Ellyanna C
Ellyanna was nominated because she is friendly and hard-working. She is always the first to welcome a new face and show them the ropes of Side Street summer camp. She makes sure that everyone has fun and is able to participate.
Congrats Ellyanna!
June 26-30
K-6 & U46: Americana Jubilee
A celebration of this history and future of uniquely American art forms.
7-12: Installation Art
Artists will have an entire week to develop an installation and learn how art can take up space in an exhibition setting
Artist of the Week:
Zander X.
Zander is nominated because he always brings positive energy to the group. Zander makes friends wherever he goes and is usually the source of a good laugh. He is kind and generous, and truly embodies what we like to call "Side Street Energy"!
Congrats Zander!
July 10-14
K-6 & U46: Lost in Space
Inspired by space exploration and science, young artists will draw inspiration from the final frontier to create artwork that is out of this world!
7-12: Identity: This is Me!
Artists will explore different parts of their identity and how it can be represented through different mediums of art.
Artist of the Week:
Christian C.
Christian has expressed nothing but kindness to his fellow artists and our staff this summer. He is always excited to be at camp, and often jumps at the chance to help out others, including our staff!
Congrats Christian!
July 17-21
K-6 & U46: Step into the Spotlight
Focusing on performance, young artist will create original stories, build sets, and direct their own work
7-12: Motivated by Music
This week will be a combination of basic music instruction as well as how it can be depicted with visual art.
Artist of the Week:
Kennedy B.
Kennedy was nominated because she always shows focus and dedication to her work. At the same time she is very helpful, and likes to help out other when she has the chance. Kennedy is extremely respectful and kind to all her peers and our staff as well.
Congrats Kennedy!
July 24-28
K-6 & U46: Animation and Video Game Art
Young artists will create artwork inspired by several styles of animation, as well as styles based off of video game characters and design.
7-12: Animation and Video Game Art
Artists will learn about the variations of animation styles as well as learn how to develop Original Characters.
Artist of the Week:
Josie S.
Josie is a little silly and very creative. She is positive and kind to her peers. And of course always excited for art camp!
