EDUCATION OVERVIEW

At the Armory Art Center, we believe in Community Arts for All!  Our education program allows everyone, regardless of age or skill level, to learn new skills and techniques while enjoying the arts in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.  We have something for everyone and offer programs during the day, evening & weekends that meet your scheduling needs throughout the year, taught by the best professional teaching artists! If you need help accessing or setting up your account, stop in or call us at (561) 832-1776. Please send all refund/credit requests to Center Staff at educationdirector@armoryart.org.  If you love art but aren’t interested in art making, we have fun and informative Art Tours for all ages and events throughout the year. Plus, check out our exciting Summer Art Camp for kids ages 3-17, now open for enrollment!

 

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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

The Armory Art Center school admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic, and other school-administered programs.

 

REGISTRATION + REFUND POLICY INFORMATION
Registration for most programs is accepted online, by phone or in person at the Armory.

  1. Full payment is required at the time of registration by credit card, check, cash or money order.
  2. Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. When a class/activity limit is reached, a waiting list will be started. If enough interest is shown and the facilities are available, an attempt to form another class will be made.
  3. Staff responsible for program registration will maintain waiting lists and contact persons on the list if space becomes available.
  4. The Armory reserves the right to cancel any programs due to insufficient registration. Participants in classes canceled by the Armory will receive a full refund less any processing fee assessed by online service companies.
  5. We reserve the right to place a substitute instructor as needed.
  6. There will be no registration after the class/program start date without approval from the Armory.
  7.  We do not pro-rate any programs.
  8. There is a $100 fee for all returned checks.
  9. Students will be informed two (2) days prior to the start of class if the class is cancelled. We will email and/or call students using the contact information on the student’s account. Please update your account if the contact information changes. We are not responsible for incorrect or outdated contact information.
  10. ONLY currently enrolled students in a full 6 week class are eligible to use/purchase additional open studio access. We do NOT allow anyone to purchase open studio only access. If you are not currently registered in a full term 6 week class and are using open studio access you will be asked to leave and no refund will be given. 

Minors must be dropped off and picked up by a parent or disclosed guardian in the Armory reception area and checked in by Armory personnel. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian of any minor child to inform the Armory, in writing, of all medical conditions, medications and/or allergies of said minor child.

The Armory Art Center is not responsible for any artwork or personal items lost, stolen or left in the classrooms. Items left behind may be subject to disposal or donation.

REFUND POLICY + ARMORY CANCELLATIONS

  • 100% refund if the Armory cancels the program less online processing fees when applicable. The Armory will automatically place credit on your account to use later with no expiration. If you would like to request a refund the Armory must receive a request in writing within 14 days of the cancellation notice. All refunds will be issued back to the same payment method received except cash. All cash refunds will be issued by check. In the event of cancellation, we will notify you by email/online registration system/phone. Please update your contact information in your account.

STUDENT CANCELLATIONS

  • Refund requests received in writing at least 7 or more days in advance of the program are entitled to:
  • 100% refund or account credit based on the total cost of the program less online processing fees when applicable.
  • Refund requests received less than 7 days in advance of the program will not be granted.
  • Refunds for medical circumstances requested will be granted at 100%, pending verification on a case-by-case basis.
  • Transfers will be considered pending availability.
    Non-attendance/non-participation in a program does not entitle the patron to a refund.

REFUND REQUEST MUST INCLUDE AN OFFICIAL PROGRAM RECEIPT.
A refund check/credit card process may take approximately 3-4 weeks. Any payments made by cash will be refunded by check.

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ADULT CLASSES

Learn a new skill or expand your artistic practice with one of the many classes designed to engage novice and seasoned artists. Our classes are great for college-bound high school students looking to add quality work to their art or design admissions portfolios! All classes are for ages 16+ unless otherwise specified. Highly qualified teaching artists teach all classes in engaging and nonjudgmental state-of-the-art studios. Our classes are a great way to be creative and meet new people.

ADULT CLASSES

YOUTH + TEEN SCHOOL YEAR ARTS

Our youth art programs help budding artists grow creatively through every stage. Each class is grouped by age, helping build skills that align with developmental benchmarks—all in a fun, judgement free setting, and led by experienced teaching artists. By offering varied days and times families can pick what fits their schedule best! No two sessions are ever the same so you can sign up repeatedly. Program ages range from 2 to 17 years old.

We heard you and reimaged our “School-year” arts programs. They include specifically designed After-School Arts Programs, Saturday Morning Arts Programs (SMA), Teen Labs including Portfolio Prep, Mom/Caregiver and me programs, and Preschool aged arts classes in addition to our Summer Cultural Arts Programming and Summer Teen Intensives. There is a program for youth of all ages and interest. Keep their creative juices flowing at the Armory Art Center all year long!

*Teen students are eligible to enroll in teen-specific programs and designated adult classes.  If you don’t see a class that works for you, sign up for private lessons or put a group of 6 together, and we can make a class for you.

YOUTH CLASSES

SUMMER CULTURAL CAMPS + ARTS PROGRAMS

We have a full-day camps for ages 5.5-12 and half day programs for Pre Schoolers ages 3-5 and Teen Art Intensives for artists ages 13 -17. Programs are taught by professional art educators and teaching artists who lead young artists through themed projects inspired by culture, history, and mediums. Young Artists will discover the work of renowned artists, experiment with many different materials, and try new techniques to make their masterpieces. Programs include supplies. Summer Camp Information will be available in December.

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PRIVATE LESSONS OR PRIVATE SMALL GROUP CLASSES

Are you looking for one-on-one instruction? Private classes are great for artists interested in developing and advancing their skills to the next level. We encourage you to take scheduled classes and join the Armory community. However, we understand that private lessons are especially great for artists who prefer focused one-on-one instruction or those who can’t attend a scheduled group class. We look forward to developing your next private class experience or private small group class.

*Each private session is 1 hour at $60 per session.
Register for as many sessions as you would like.

*Private small group class fees vary according to class. Each class has a minimum of 6 students.

PRIVATE LESSON + SMALL CLASS REQUEST FORM

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

The Armory’s Artists-in-Residence Program fosters creative, intellectual, and professional growth for emerging and established visual artists. Residents have access to high-quality facilities and studio time, free from everyday pressures. Residents can pursue interdisciplinary projects among a community of working artists and gain feedback from prominent Visiting Artists and Department Directors. The Armory setting is specifically crafted to aid artists in the production of their work while educating them on the skills needed to be an incredible teaching artist and the understanding of how a department is organized and run professionally and successfully. The residency is designed to allow artists to take risks and pursue new projects and ideas. Residents will receive a studio, art exhibition, monthly stipend, and additional payment for teaching classes above those required as part of the program. Residencies are offered in ceramics, jewelry, new media, photography, welding design, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and more. CURRENTLY CLOSED FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES

 

  • Work in residence at Armory Art Center residency space; private or shared
  • Teach up to three classes at the Armory Art Center during their residency – One class is part of the residency , two additional classes are paid for teaching under a separate contract
  • Host open studio events during major events throughout the year
  • Contribute work to the final resident artist exhibition
  • Give a gallery talk and/or organize programming in relation to exhibition
  • Host studio visits with donors, funders and friends of the organization, as requested

  • $4,000 honorarium
  • $500 materials budget
  • Small, private or shared studio space
  • Access to all Armory tools and equipment within your medium
  • A group exhibition in one of the Armory Galleries
  • Photography studio with equipment to photography your work
  • Annual membership to the Armory Art Center

  • Facility hours: daily, nightly, and limited weekend access; No Sundays
  • Participation in the Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
  • 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

Armory Artist Residency participants can be established and emerging artists working in a range of visual art and craft-based materials. Applicants must be over the age of 18. This residency is best suited for artists interested in furthering or expanding their studio practice, connecting with a larger arts community, interested in teaching and a keen interest in understanding studio operations. The Armoy will prioritize artists who have a demonstrated creative practice and are either emerging in their field or exploring new ideas or media. The Armory will also prioritize visual artist applications which display an interest in multiple media areas within our facility so that they can make use of our resources during their time with us. Past Annual Residents are not eligible to reapply. Current and past Studio Access Residents are welcome to apply for the Annual Residency at any time.

This residency is a mutual relationship with the Armory Art Center; we support the residents and their work, while the residents connect with our community. When submitting an application to be considered, we highly encourage applicants to provide a description of the work they hope to accomplish while in residency, expand on any specific project outlines and how they will creatively use the studios at the Armory, discuss how this opportunity impacts their professional goals, as well as touch on how they would like to personally engage with our creative community.

Residents are required to live in Palm Beach County for the extent of their residency and are expected to become vibrant members of the Armory community. They cannot be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Housing and housing stipends are not available. International applicants can be considered.

  • Residents must be on campus by the date indicated in the application/agreement. 
  • Residency is a minimum of 20 hours a week, not including teaching hours.
  • Work 10 hours per week for the Armory.
  • Must teach one (1) class as part of your residency. 

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.

All applications are accepted via the link below and there is no fee to apply. Applications will be reviewed by a jury, and finalists will be invited for a short virtual interview in the final stages of the jury process.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
2025 – 2026 Annual Residency

Residency Dates: September 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Application opens: February  at 9 am
Application deadline: March  at 7:59pm
Decision notification: by June

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.

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

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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

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BravehARTS Veteran Arts Program

Through the generosity of Armory Art Center donors we are able to offer scholarships to our Veterans. Availability is based on funds available. The BraveHeARTS program promotes the rehabilitation of military service veterans through visual arts and the power of creative expression. This program began in April 2018 to assist military veterans from the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach. The program builds self-esteem, nurtures talent, and promotes the development of new skills through the visual arts. Additionally, the organization helps veterans to be present and improve dexterity. Also, the BraveHeARTS Program strives to instill a sense of accomplishment in each veteran and encourage each to learn new skills. The Armory Art Center is proud to actively support these brave women and men.  Veterans re-discover strengths while using community resources.

This is NOT the collaboration programs with the VA Hospital or Mission United; those are separate programs. If you are interested in one of those programs you must reach out to those entities.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
VETERAN TUITION ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM