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We have a variety of classes to choose from for all ages and skill levels. Check out our current schedule here

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PreSchool | 9am -12pm | Ages 3-5

Join us as we lead our young artists on a creative journey that combines art, exploration, and developmentally appropriate activities. Each session is carefully crafted to foster imagination, creativity, and fine motor skills, all while introducing children to various art techniques and materials. Each week, we will cross the globe, learning along with our older campers as they traverse the continents on Earth in this half-day camp!

Cultural Camp | 9am-3pm (extended care available) | Ages 5.5 -12

Budding artists will journey globally and throughout history during our Cultural Art Camps. Led by seasoned teaching artists, campers will attend two different studio classes, allowing them to explore various media and projects throughout the day. NEW! One or two-week increments are available at registration.

Teen Intensives | 1-4pm | Ages 13-17

Dive deep into the world of visual art in our Teen Intensive Summer Camps! Designed for aspiring young artists aged 13-18, this two-week program offers an immersive experience focusing on a different medium or construction technique each session. Whether you want to enhance your skills or explore new techniques, this camp provides the perfect environment to grow as an artist.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS

The Armory Art Center, with outstanding support from the Ann Brown Youth Endowment, has created an Arts Education Scholarship program that provides tuition assistance to our youth to participate in arts enrichment and engagement activities through our summer arts camp programs. Please use the link below to learn more about the tuition assistance program and apply.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION 

Summer Camp Volunteering at the Armory Art Center is a stimulating, educational, and rewarding experience!  Our volunteers are essential to the Center's studio life's “behind-the-scenes” activities.  Volunteers will gain real-life experience assisting seasoned teaching artists and youth campers in various activities. Summer Camp Volunteers must be in high school; no incoming freshmen will be accepted.  The Armory Art Center is a great place to obtain service hours while immersed in a creative and educational environment.  Summer Art Camp Volunteers must be committed to completing an entire week of a summer camp session and be here all day from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Volunteers can apply to be Teacher Assistants or Camp leaders. We will only accept a limited number of volunteers for each session. If you are interested in volunteering and want to do it in a creative environment while gaining real-life experience working in the arts from an educational perspective, this is the program for you!

Applications Closed

CALL FOR SUMMER ART CAMP INSTRUCTORS | ARMORY ART CENTER

Camp Applications Closed | Apply for general teaching positions here

DESCRIPTION 

The Armory Art Center is seeking qualified teaching artists to instruct summer art classes and camps for young artists and/or teens in one or more disciplines: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Portfolio Development, 3D-design, and more. Please be prepared to present portfolio images and examples of student work if possible. All instructors must participate in a training session, pass a background check, and provide a weekly class curriculum with a day-to-day breakdown of projects. SCROLL THE ENTIRE PAGE 

PRESCHOOL CAMP

Monday – Friday (closed on holidays) 8:45am – 12pm  Each session, we will employ 1 instructor:

SESSIONS + THEMES

Session 1: June 2-13               South and Central America

Session 2: June 16-27                European Art Adventures

Session 3:  June 30-July 11        Latin Adventures. (no class /July 4th)

Session 4: July 14-25                    Asian Art Adventures

Session 5: July 28-August 8      African Art

• Instructors must commit to a full Session; please only apply for sessions you are available.
• Submit the following: Resume, example curriculum, and images of your student’s work.
• Attend an in-person training.
• Pass a Background Check
• Provide direct deposit information and other required work forms.
• PAY - $754/per session | July 4 session is prorated due to no class on July 4th $670 for this session

YOUTH CAMP | INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE 
Monday – Friday (closed on holidays) 8:30am – 3:00pm with 30-minute lunch break
Each session we will employ 2-3 instructors:

1. 3D (no clay)
2. Painting/Drawing
3. Mixed Media

Teachers will instruct 3  classes a day, one for each of the age groups 5 -6, 7-9 and 10-12
Students will rotate to a different teacher each day.  Teachers will have a Teen teaching assistant that they must mentor and provide tasks to accomplish.

SESSIONS + THEMES

Session 1: June 2-13               South and Central America

Session 2: June 16-27                European Art Adventures

Session 3:  June 30-July 11        Latin Adventures. (no class /July 4th)

Session 4: July 14-25                    Asian Art Adventures

Session 5: July 28-August 8      African Art

• Instructors must commit to a full Session; please only apply for sessions you are available.
• Submit the following: Resume, example curriculum, and images of your student’s work.
• Attend an in-person training.
• Pass a Background Check
• Provide direct deposit information and other required work forms.
• PAY - $1490/per session | July 4 session is prorated due to no class on July 4th $1341 for this session

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TEEN INTENSIVES 

These immersive studio classes are intended for aspiring artists and designers ages 13-17. Teens learn from teaching artists who will share their artistic skills and experiences first-hand. Each class will employ 1 instructor.

SESSIONS + TOPICS

Session 1: June 2-13               1-4pm | Portfolio Development  or Wheel Throwing

Session 2: June 16-27            1-4pm | Drawing or Handbuilding

Session 3:  June 30-July 11      1-4pm | Painting or Sculpture (no class /July 4th)

Session 4: July 14-25                1-4pm | Mixed Media or Textiles

Session 5: July 28-August 8    1-4pm | Screenprinting or Jewelry

APPLY + INFORMATION

• Instructors must commit to an entire session; please only apply for sessions you are available.
• Submit the following: Resume, example curriculum, and images of your student’s work.
• Attend an in-person training.
• Pass a Background Check
• Provide direct deposit information and other required work forms.
• PAY - $754/per session | July 4 session is prorated due to no class on July 4th $670 for this session

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BFA in one of the requested disciplines, BA in Art Education/ Art History, and teaching experience, or at least three years of teaching experience in a structured arts environment.
• Professional artists teach all sessions with experience of working with children.
• All instructors are required to undergo a background check. The current faculty of the Armory has clearance. Palm Beach County instructors may show their Active ID as clearance. All other instructors are responsible for paying for their background checks or providing us proof of a cleared background check completed last year.

Supplemental Information

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require standard safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.

The Armory Art Center does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, financial status, or marital status in its programs, activities, and employment.

• Enhance the quality of the studio experience provided to students and the community.
• Provide artists-in-residence with the means to share their work and ideas.
• Encourage involvement with artists and artwork, providing Palm Beach County with a greater cultural experience.
• Encourage communication between Artists in Residence and the entire Armory staff.
• Learn teaching skills and develop a professional understanding of running a department/studio program

2D

• Seeking artists in 2-dimensional media including digital media, painting, drawing, fiber, and/or multi-media
• Responsible for booking models for open sketch sessions, monitoring open sketch, and assisting with special projects.

PRINTMAKING

• Knowledgable in multiple printmaking techniques with an interest for experimentation, expansion of traditional and contemporary approaches within printmaking, and intersection of other media.
• Responsible for the upkeep of the printmaking studio.

JEWELRY + METALSMITHING

• Advanced knowledge in soldering fabrication techniques.
• Knowledgeable in forming methods using various stakes/hammers, surface finishes & patinas, centrifugal or vacuum casting, enameling, stone setting & or 3-D rendering
• Assist with upkeep of studio

CERAMICS

• Competent in wheel throwing, hand building, firing reduction, raku, soda, and electric kilns
• Assist with upkeep of studio

SCULPTURE

• Competent in reductive processes, welding (MIG, TIG, SMAW, Oxy/Acetylene gas welding), forging, mold making, and/or casting.
• Note that materials used include, stone, wood, clay, metal, and mixed media.
• Assist with upkeep of studio

• Facility hours: daily, nightly, and limited weekend access; No Sundays
• Participation in the Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
• Competitive monthly stipend
• Additional income and teaching opportunities after residency requirements are met.
• Workshops and/or opportunities with visiting master artists
• There is no housing available however, we can provide you with area information

2-D Department

Easels, tables, wall space, 3 printing presses, desktop Mac Pros with Adobe Suite, large scale ink jet printer. Additionally, running water, virtual reality creative suite in MAC lab, and ample natural light.

Clay Studio

1 slab roller, 1 spray booth, 2 extruders (standard and hydraulic), 16 electric Brent wheels, Soldner clay mixer, pug machine, ball mill (2 barrels), fully stocked standard dry materials room, low to high fire glazes, clay supply room, 3D printer and virtual reality equipment and software for clay.

Kilns

45 cubic ft downdraft natural gas kilns, natural gas soda kiln, 30 cubic ft natural gas fiber kiln, raku kiln, 10 electric computer-controlled kilns (2/10 electrics are testers).

Metalsmithing Studio

2 large metalsmithing classrooms, jeweler’s benches, hand tools, drill presses, anvils, rolling mills, hydraulic press, flex shafts, a large variety of hammers & stakes, stone setting tools/GRS bench system, lapidary wheels, polishing motor/wheels, centrifuge & vacuum casting area, enameling area & kilns, polishing wheels, electro-etching, laser welder, microscope.

Sculpture Studio

Slab roller, industrial compressor, carving equipment, MIG, TIG, Plasma Cutter, Arc, Oxygen/Acetylene, propane, clamps/ vice, Band Saw, Table Saw, a wide range of power tools, belt sander, anvil, grinders, a large supply of stone carving tools and materials. Variety of standard materials: waxes, plaster, oil-based clays, etc.

• Residents must be on campus by the date indicated in the application/agreement. 
• Residency is a minimum of 35 hours a week, not including teaching hours.
• Work 15 hours per week for the Armory. Tasks may include
  • Keeping facilities and equipment clean and ready for use; performing basic tasks necessary for upkeep of communal studio within their department.
  • Active involvement in the daily life of the Armory.
  • Monitor open studio hours and assist during Master Artist Workshops as needed.
  • Contribute a piece to an annual Armory Art Center Fundraiser.
  • Attend Armory public relations events, including exhibition receptions, fundraisers, etc., as needed.
• Artists must commit a minimum of 20 hours per week in their studio, at least two 8-week classes and one workshop per session. 

Applications are currently closed. Please follow us for openings as they become available.

2023-2024

Ali Saunders-Ceramics
John Lark – 2D

2022-2023

Hannah Scrima – Ceramics
Tony Baker- Sculpture
John Lark – 2D
Maria Camera-Smith – Jewelry

2021-2022

Kim Rae Taylor- 2D
Jennifer Kaplan- Ceramics
Maria Camera-Smith – Jewelry

Article: Art&Culture Magazine (Winter 2022)

2019-2020

Corran Shrimpton- Sculpture
Robyn Gibson- 2D
Nikki Lau- Ceramics

2018-2019

Derek Decker- Ceramics
Nicholas Kakavas- Sculpture
Richard Santiago- 2D

2017-2018

Andy Denton- Sculpture
Nate Ditzler- Ceramics
Maria Tritico-Jewelry
Amber Tutwiler-2D

2016-2017

Spence Townsend-2D
Andy Denton-Sculpture
Chad Steve-Ceramics
Jenny Day-2D
Alicia Jane Boswell-Jewelry

2015-2016

Nolan Baumgartner – Ceramics 
Tristyn Bustamante – Sculpture
Isabel Gouveia – 2D
Chad Steve – Ceramics
Izel Vargas – 2D

2014-2015

Jessie Maddocks – Ceramics
Chris Pickett – Ceramics
Lisa Johnson – Jewelry
Hiromi Katayama – Painting
Woody Othello – Sculpture

2013-2014

Jessica Bradl-Ceramics
Josh Stover-Ceramics
Lisa Johnson-Jewelry
Hiromi Katayama – Painting and Drawing
Maggie Finlayson-Sculpture

2012-2013

Matt Fiske-Ceramics
Ariel Bowman-Ceramics
Jesse Ring-Ceramics
Virginia McKinney-Sculpture
Eriberto Biera-Painting and Drawing
Lisa Johnson-Jewelry

2011-2012

Matt Fiske-Ceramics
Tess Stillwell-Ceramics
Sean Erwin-Sculpture
Steven Rogers-Painting and Drawing
Joe Korth-Jewelry

2010-2011

Chandra Debuse-Ceramics
Virginia Jenkins-Ceramics
Jonathan Read-Sculpture
Suzanne Scherer-Painting and Drawing
Pavel Ouporov-Painting and Drawing

2009-2010

Stephanie Stueffer – Ceramics
Tyra Forker – Ceramics
Bethany Krull – Sculpture
Doug Crocco – Painting and Drawing

2008-2009

Bethany Krull – Ceramics
Daniel Ricardo Teran – Ceramics
Misty Gamble – Sculpture
Jesse Walp – Sculpture

2007-2008

Lauren Clay – Ceramics
Jeff Forster – Ceramics
Eric Holzman – Painting and Drawing
Richar Mrianda – Jewelry
Brian Somerville – Sculpture
Kim Spivey – Printmaking

2006-2007

Stephen Futej – Ceramics
Brian Sommerville – Ceramics
Ernie Sandidge – Painting and Drawing

2005-2006

John Elder – Ceramics
Chris Riccardo – Sculpture
Sibel Kocabasi – Painting and Drawing

 2004-2005

Yoko Sekino- Ceramics
John Elder- Ceramics

2002-2004

John Hasegawa- Ceramics

2002-2003

Tom Harnack- Ceramics

2002

Jiang Tieli (China)- Sculpture

2001-2002

Barbara Schwartz-Ceramics

2000-2001

Deborah Weinstein- Ceramics