Southern Utah Museum of Art offers Spring Breakout
By Brooke Vlasich
Parents looking for activities during spring break will find something new for their kids at the Southern Utah Museum of Art. From April 2–6, the museum is offering Spring Breakout, a new half-day camp for students in grades K–6. Each day focuses on a different theme including visual arts, storytelling and poetry, theater and dance, food art, and photography. Activities will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. for grades K–2 and from 2 to 4 p.m. for grades 3–6.
“Spring Break is a great time for students to get a little messy and try new things,” said Nikki Lewis, SUMA school and family programs associate. “Spring Breakout provides an art-making opportunity outside of school for young students to learn new things, grow their confidence, and be creative. We want students to know that the arts are fun and approachable. Anyone can be an artist!”
During each day of Spring Breakout, students will participate in art discussions and hands-on art projects inspired by artwork in SUMA’s galleries and collections. On April 2, students will explore the gallery and view multiple types of visual art and participate in creative activities. The following day, students will learn about the ancient art of storytelling and learn how to use poetry to tell stories that are both imaginative and biographical. During April 4, students will be introduced to a variety of dances and theater performances. They will work in groups to create and act out their own puppet plays. For April 5, students will create art using food products and make their own food sculptures. The final day, April 6, students will tour the museum’s photographic exhibits, investigate different photography techniques, and use the skills they have learned to create their own cyanotypes.
The camp is $25 per day or $100 for the week, and needs-based assistance is available for qualifying individuals. For Friends of SUMA members, the camp is $20 per day or $75 for the week. Registration for Spring Breakout is available online. Registration is required, and space is limited to 25 students per section. Questions about Spring Breakout can be directed to (435) 586-8765 or experiencesuma@suu.edu.
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