Visual Arts Camps & Workshops
MAP Visual Arts summer programs are about more than making—they're about making meaning. Rooted in MAP's Montessori approach, each camp and workshop invites young artists to think deeply, create with their hands, and explore their ideas with purpose.
Located in the heart of St. Louis’s Grand Center Arts District—named America’s Most Exciting Emerging Arts District by Forbes—our art experiences connect youth with working artists, cultural institutions, and real-world inspiration.
Create with intention this summer!
Art Explorers (ages 10–14)
More than just a studio!
For young makers and dreamers, MAP Art Explorers is more than just a studio—it's a space to create, connect, and learn!
Based in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District, this full-day camp invites youth ages 10–14 to dive into hands-on artmaking, neighborhood art adventures, and real-world inspiration. Make friends and build technique in media including 3D Sculpture, Zines, and Painting!
Discover the vibrant world of art through MAP's studio environment and the dynamic Grand Center Arts District. This all-day camp welcomes young artists ages 10–14 from 9 AM–3 PM. Folks will create interest-driven artworks, explore nearby museums and outdoor art installations, develop their artistic skills, and make fast friends. Each program focuses on specific artistic methods and materials, allowing young artists to discover their creative passions through project-based learning.
SESSION DATES AND FOCUSES ($350/1-Week Session)
Session 1 (June 2–6) - Build It 3D: Sculptures Across Mediums (enrollment for this session is closed 😊)
Session 2 (June 23–27) - Zines: Sketching & Storyboarding (enrollment for this session is closed 😊)
Session 3 (July 14–18) - Exploration in Painting: Plein Air Landscapes, Psychological Portraits and Dynamic Abstracts
MAP ART LAB (ages 14–18)
Professional Making.
Professional Practice.
Crafted to deliver personalized mentorship to a limited group of aspiring young artists through dynamic and innovative studio experiences, MAP ART LAB cultivates lasting art experiences for teens ages 14–18 who are ready to experiment, reflect, and refine their craft in a professional setting—with mentorship and meaning.
Each workshop takes place from 5–8 PM, as teen participants connect with established and emerging artists to explore contemporary practices. Every ART LAB offers a three-hour art making workshop, plus dedicated time with an art professional.
Each week offers a unique creative theme, exploring various materials from clay to charcoal to paint. Participants have the flexibility to participate in any number of available sessions. All materials included.
WORKSHOP DATES & FOCUSES ($75/Workshop)
Workshop 1 (June 10) - Build It 3D: Clay Sculpture
Workshop 2 (June 17) - Drawn 2 Art: Sketching & Storyboarding
Workshop 3 (July 1) - Painting Portfolio: Psychological Portraits (enrollment for this session is closed 😊)
Workshop 4 (July 8) - Printmaking: Process & Product (enrollment for this session is closed 😊)
Workshop 5 (July 22) - Assemblage: Lost & Found Objects (enrollment for this session is closed 😊)