GAC offers one-week and two-week summer programs for rising kindergarteners to current 12th graders. Your child or teen will have an amazing, creative summer! 

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​We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Use this link to apply. The deadline for requesting financial assistance is 11:00am on March 28, 2025 for all programs.

 

REGISTRATION DATES FOR ALL PROGRAMS:

For Artist II and Donor members: Registration is open NOW! Become a Member today.

For the general public: February 26, 11 am. 

 

Summer Arts on the Hudson (rising K-8th graders)

Session 1: June 30 - July 11 (no program on July 4)

Session 2: July 14 - July 25

Summer Arts on the Hudson is Garrison Art Center's highly acclaimed arts immersion program for children entering grades K–8. This unique program offers children the opportunity to learn new skills and broaden their horizons. While the focus is on art, it is designed to cater to all interests and enhance the creative potential of every child. Students will use a variety of materials through both traditional and experimental methods, emphasizing shared discovery and enjoyable experiences.

Each year, a different theme guides the curriculum, and along with the study of various artists and concepts, children develop a richer artistic language. In 2025, we are excited to welcome all young artists as we celebrate the theme of "Exploring Identity"!

This summer’s theme will allow our teaching artists to introduce students to a wide range of artists, art history, and art-making. Students will be engaged in collage, painting, sculpture, papier mache, and more. Our teaching staff is comprised of highly credentialed teaching artists, whose knowledge and open approach will encourage and nurture all students.

The daily program lasts for four weeks, and families can choose to enroll in one of the two two-week sessions or both. Please note that we do not offer one-week sessions. Tuition covers all materials required for the program. Families can either pay the full amount upfront or opt for a payment plan.

 

Art a la Carte (rising 2nd-8th graders)

Week 1: August 11-15

Week 2: August 18-22

Art a la Carte provides children with the opportunity to explore various forms of art-making in our studios. The program offers two weeks of half-day classes, with options available in the morning and afternoon. This setup allows families to choose between half-day or full-day sessions, as well as one or two weeks of participation.

Students registered for a full-day experience will be supervised during lunch and free time between classes, but they must bring their own food. Tuition covers all materials needed for the program. Families can either pay in full or take advantage of a payment plan.

 

Summer Art Institute for HS Students

July 28-August 8

The Summer Art Institute was founded in 1998 to provide high school students with an in-depth artistic experience. This pre-college program offers complete immersion in art-making, allowing students to develop valuable skills that can prepare them for a college of the arts or any path they choose.

​During the program, high school students will be divided into two groups to ensure small class sizes and optimize the use of our facilities. This structure allows for the development of creative skills under the guidance and encouragement of exceptional teaching artists. Classes will be held in our printmaking, drawing, and pottery studios, and when the weather permits, we will take advantage of our beautiful location by the banks of the Hudson River. The program culminates in a group exhibition in our professional galleries. This is an excellent opportunity for high school students to explore their creativity, challenge themselves, and enhance their artistic abilities. The teaching artists for this summer are Daniel Loxton, Lisa Knaus, and Melissa Schlobohm.

Tuition includes all materials needed for the program. There is the option to pay in full or take advantage of a payment plan. This program is available to all students entering high school, currently in high school, or graduating in 2025.