The Watchung Art Center's Summer Art Camp is a three-week day camp program, for children ages 6-12, which begins on July 10 and runs until July 28, from 10 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday. As an introduction to Summer Art Camp, the WAC will hold two Open House previews of the program, on Sunday, May 21 from 1-3 PM and on Saturday, June 24 from 2-4 PM . These preview sessions will provide an opportunity to meet the Art Instructor, Ms. Monica Schraiber Otero, and to learn more about Art Camp. Parents may register for the free Open House online at watchungartscenter.eventbrite.com or by calling the Watchung Arts Center at (908) 753-0190. Online registration for Summer Art Camp is also available.
Ms. Otero has taught Art at elementary and high school levels since 1991. She received her BA in Art from Rutgers University, Newark College of Arts and Sciences with a concentration in oil painting. In addition
to teaching the Children’s Art Program at the WAC, she curates the Children's Juried Art Exhibition each year. She is a professional artist who shows her work in many venues throughout NJ. She is a member of
AENJ (Art Educators of NJ) and the Contemporary Art Group.Summer Art Camp, now in its 25th year, focuses on Creativity, Imagination and Ingenuity, offering children a unique opportunity to acquire or improve artistic skills, learn new techniques, explore different media and get inspired by famous artists, in an atmosphere of fun. Surrounded by the beauty of the Watchung Mountains, students appreciate both Art and
Nature as they draw and paint outdoor scenes and have picnic lunches at Best Lake.
The central theme for 2017 is “The World and All its Colors”. Students will discover different art forms from various continents including Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Japanese prints, dream catchers, pottery, Chinese lanterns, ceremonial masks, totem poles, pieces inspired by master artists or ancient civilizations are just some of the projects in this exciting multicultural experience! Themed creations will vary each day as participants learn about the peoples and their languages as well as regional landscapes, landmarks, flora and fauna.
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The Watchung Arts Center, located at 18 Stirling Road in Watchung on the Watchung Circle, is a multi-disciplinary arts facility serving Watchung, the surrounding communities and the Tri-State Area. To obtain
more information about upcoming performances, classes and workshops, and monthly art exhibitions, please visit WatchungArts.org or call 908-753-0190.
