Summer Art Lab 2025
Ages: children entering kindergarten Fall 2025 through age 10
July 7-August 1 | four weekly sessions
Monday-Friday | 9 am-12 pm
Location: The Manes Art and Education Center
Instructor: Einav Dembin
*Includes all artmaking materials
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Get ready for an extraordinary summer of creativity, adventure, and exploration! Our Summer Art Lab program returns with four one-of-a-kind, week-long sessions, offering a unique blend of indoor and outdoor art-making experiences that you won’t find anywhere else.
This summer, young artists will draw inspiration not only from the Nassau Museum’s current exhibition but also from the stunning sculptures scattered across our 145-acre nature preserve. They’ll have access to beautiful nature trails, where the great outdoors becomes part of their creative journey. In addition, students will enjoy exclusive, private experiences in the museum itself, allowing for a truly immersive connection with art and history.
Whether wandering our serene trails or creating in the hands-on studio at the Manes Art and Education Center, Art Lab offers an inspiring space for young minds to thrive. Led by our talented educator Einav, each session is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, challenge students with new materials, and push the boundaries of their creativity.
With experiences tailored to different age groups, there’s something for every young artist. Families can choose to sign up for one week or multiple weeks of exploration, with all art supplies included.
This program is truly unique—offering a combination of private access to the museum, the beauty of nature, and exciting art-making that can’t be replicated anywhere else. Don’t miss out on a summer full of imagination and unforgettable experiences!
Enrollment is limited to 15 students per session and pre-registration is required. Register for 1, 2, 3, or all 4 weekly sessions!
*If session is full, email edembin@nassaumuseum.org to be put on the waitlist
This year, we’re exploring the exciting world of entertainment in the arts! Each week, you’ll dive into a new theme—from expressing emotions with color to designing stage scenes—drawing inspiration from the museum’s exhibition. Register for 1, 2, 3, or all 4 weekly sessions!
Week 1 (July 7-11) – Feelings in Focus: Art as Emotion
Express your emotions through art! Use color, texture, and form to bring feelings to life. Draw inspiration from the museum’s exhibition on entertainment in the arts, where you’ll see how artists capture emotions in their work. You’ll also have the chance to visit the museum to explore these pieces up close and spark your own creativity!
Week 2 (July 14-18) – Star Power: Icons of Fame
Explore celebrity culture by creating portraits and mixed-media pieces of iconic figures in music, movies, or sports. Inspired by the museum’s exhibition on entertainment in the arts, discover how artists portray the phenomenon of stardom in different styles, from pop art to realism. You’ll also visit the museum to see these fascinating faces come to life in the artwork on display!
Week 3 (July 21-25) – Art in Motion: Capturing Energy
Explore how movement can be captured through art! Whether creating dynamic compositions, studying motion, or experimenting with kinetic art, find inspiration in the museum’s exhibition focused on entertainment in the arts. You’ll visit the museum to see how artists have captured energy and movement in their works!
Week 4 (July 28-Aug. 1) – The Show Must Go On: Art and Performance
Dive into the world of theater, dance, and performance art. Design dramatic scenes, costumes, or set pieces for a performance, inspired by the museum’s exhibition on entertainment in the arts. You’ll also visit the museum to experience how art and performance come together in powerful ways, sparking your own creative designs!
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