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KIDS ART PROGRAM |
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We offer kids programming over February and April school breaks and for 9 weeks of summer. Dates for programming this year are February 16th-20th, 2026, April 6th-10th, 2026, and June 29th-August 28th, 2026. All programs are week long offerings with the option to register for half-day morning session or full day. |
| CURRICULUM Our Kids Art Program has a Choice-Based/TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) art making approach that emphasizes YOU ARE THE ARTIST! Have fun experimenting with various materials and techniques to create art inspired by your ideas, life experiences and passions. It will be your choice of subject, materials, timeframe and workflow. Explore 2D art (drawing, painting, collage, printmaking), 3D art (mixed media, sculpture, clay, fiber arts), and digital art (photography, digital drawing, animation on personal devices) Emphasis on the Artistic Process: Idea, Plan, Create and Reflect using the 8 Studio Habits of Mind which will help you grow as an artist through the daily use of sketchbooks, written artist statements, titles, framing and a portfolio. The TAB philosophy is the belief that the "child is the artist, the classroom is their studio, and explores the question: what do artists do?" All materials and tools will be provided for the program including a sketchbook and portfolio. |
Why Saratoga Arts' Kids Art Program? |
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DAILY SCHEDULE FOR BREAK AND SUMMER
Half Day Morning Session: 8:00 am-11:00 am (3 hours daily) Full Day Session: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm (8 hours daily)
Max weekly enrollment is 10 students for each grade section. Registration is by grade levels for the morning session. Our afternoon session is a combined grade level class. | PRICING FOR BREAK AND SUMMER Half day-Member $175.00 Half day-Non-member $205.00 Full day-Member $425.00 Full day Non-member $505.00 |
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TEEN PROGRAM Grades 9-12 with mentor Mary Jo Bradley This 12-week portfolio course is designed for teens who are serious about developing their artistic skills while creating high-quality artwork for portfolios, competitions, scholarships, and future college applications. Classes meet every Wednesday for 2 hours. Students will strengthen their drawing, design, and composition skills through a series of engaging 2-dimensional projects while receiving individualized instruction and professional critiques. Pricing for Teen Studio Program: $370 member/$415 non-member (price includes some materials and live model sitting fees) Students may enroll in either the first 6-week session or the second 6-week session. Students who complete the full 12-week program will experience the greatest artistic growth by building foundational skills and then developing a personalized portfolio. Students who register for all 12 weeks receive a discounted tuition rate (Special code will be sent via email upon registration for first 6-week registration). Session 2 Schedule: Wednesdays, September 23-October 28, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Session 2: Weeks 1-6 will focus on foundations and skill building, working with collage, colored pencil, landscape painting, and figure drawing. Session 3 Schedule: Wednesdays, November 4-December 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Session 3: Weeks 7-12 will focus on portfolio projects, working on self-portraits, foreshortening, critique, and what to focus on next. |
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SUMMER PROGRAM
We have 9 full weeks of kids art program throughout the summer from June 29th-August 28th, 2026. Sign up for one week or multiple, half-day or full day!
Week 1: June 29th-July 3rd, 2026 |
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**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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Week 2: July 6th-10th, 2026 |
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Week 3: July 13th-17th, 2026 |
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**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
We have a special program this week in partnership with Saratoga Joinery for students ages 12-14! Shop to Studio is a weeklong program where students will woodwork at Saratoga Joinery in the morning, then walk over to Saratoga Arts to add design elements to their wood structure. More info and sign up here. Students will make a potting bench, picture frame, and birdhouse. |
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Week 4: July 20th-24th, 2026
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**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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Week 5: July 27th-31st, 2026 |
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**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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Week 6: August 3rd-7th, 2026 |
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**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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Week 7: August 10th-14th, 2026 |
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**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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Week 8: August 17th-21st, 2026 |
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**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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Week 9: August 24th-28th, 2026 |
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**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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BREAK ART PROGRAMS Join us over February or April school break for a week full of art-making! Kids get to make artwork inspired by their own ideas, life experience, and passions in our Choice-Based programming. |
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February Break Art Program: February 15th-19th, 2027-COMING SOON! |
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Register here! **Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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Register here! |
April Break Art Program: March 29th-April 2nd, 2027-COMING SOON!
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Register here! **Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program |
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Register here! |
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KIDS ART PROGRAM REMINDERS New drop-off and pick-up location in the Main Gallery on Broadway. Be kind and respectful to peers, teachers, staff, materials, art studios, and nature. Bring a water bottle or two each day. Saratoga Arts doesn't have water fountains to refill bottles.Half Day -Bring a snack that's tree nut & peanut free. Full Day-Bring 2 snacks and a lunch that's tree nut & peanut free. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Sunscreen and hats for being outdoors in the summer. Bring reusable bags and/or cardboard boxes to the Art Show each week to take home sculptures. Personal devices (cell phones, tablets and/or headphones) are permitted for the following only: digital art making, visual photo/video references, research, to listen to music during studio time. They're to be put away during teacher instruction, lunch/ snack breaks to socialize with peers and enjoy the outdoors. |
Review saratoga arts VISUAL ART Program policies HERE Prior to Registration.
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Saratoga Arts' programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.