Education Omi

 

About
Education Omi encourages people of all ages to interact with contemporary art and ideas in a community-oriented environment. Working with Columbia County and surrounding areas, Art Omi provides diverse artistic programs serving children and families, students and educators, local schools and the wider public. Education Omi strives to offer engaging educational experiences while bringing contemporary art to suburban and rural communities. The rich, evolving surroundings of The Fields Sculpture Park and the Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center facilitate the program's aim of building bridges between the local community and professional artists and their artwork.



Adult Studio Workshop

Life Drawing
 Open to students and adults ages 13+
Special workshops in drawing and painting, taught by professional artists.
Workshops & Dates TBA
Please contact Education Director, Sasha Sicurella or call (518) 728-9256 for more information.




Camp Omi
This unique and popular art camp explores contemporary art and ideas through a variety of media and experiences. Under large tents in the natural surroundings of The Fields Sculpture Park, young artists draw inspiration from the people, places and things in this dynamic environment. Concept-building and technical skills are encouraged through a 'guided discovery' process, which focuses on experiential learning in a child-centered environment.

Since 2005, Camp Omi has successfully offered fun and diverse arts-based programming for children of all ages. Sasha Sicurella along with three experienced instructors, host 35 campers each week. Disciplines include studio arts, fiber & nature arts, creative movement, and drama. Other activities include hiking, swimming, and studio visits with international artists.

Two 3-week sessions will be offered. Families are strongly encouraged to sign up for all 3 weeks of each session, but may sign up on a weekly basis.

Children ages 5-12
Session 1: June 21 – July 9
Session 2: July 12 – 30
Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm
$750/Session, $275/Week

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2010. Please send an email request to Education to be added to the list.



Groups
 School & Group Visits
Group and school visits are offered to K-12 classes during the fall, winter, and spring. Visits consist of a grade level-appropriate tour of The Fields followed by a Studio Workshop. Class may stay for a picnic lunch in The Fields or reserve seats at the Café. Inquire for private group, adult, or non-school related tours.
Contact Education Director, Sasha Sicurella to plan a visit.

September - June
$4/student, up to 3 chaperones free



Saturday Children’s Workshops
Saturday Workshops offer studio experiences for children ages 5-12. Themes and activities are connected with the artists, artworks, and ideas featured in the current exhibition in The Fields Sculpture Park. Workshops begin with an adventure in The Fields focusing on artworks pertinent to a weekly theme. Projects are announced weekly via email.

Fall Session
Sept.12 – Nov.28

Winter Session
Jan.2– Mar.6

Spring Session
Apr.3 – Jun. 5

$12/class
Meet at the Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center
No pre-registration necessary

Teen Studio Art Camp

This creative camp for teens and tweens explores drawing & painting, ceramics, and creative writing in a small group setting alongside experienced instructors. Other activities include sketching in The Fields, swimming, and studio visits with international artists-in-residence.

Ages 13 – 18
August 2 – 13
Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm
$500, or $275/wk

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2010. Please send an email request to Education to be added to the list.


Winter & Spring Break Art Camps
Coinciding with public school vacations, the Winter & Spring Break Art Camps offer a fun, local way for children ages 5-12 to spend the week away from school. Join us for a single day or sign up for the entire week. Each day features outdoor activities in The Fields Sculpture Park, art projects, yoga, stories, games, and a picnic lunch (depending on the season and weather).

Winter Camp: February 15 - 19
Spring Camp: April 5 - 9
Monday – Friday, 9am-1pm
$225/week, $50/day

 


Support
Education Omi has grown tremendously since our first summer camp in 2005. Now, with year-round educational offerings, we are serving more children and adults than ever before. As our program continues to expand and develop, so do our operating costs. In order to continue to offer low-cost, quality art education to families of all income levels we need your help.
Please consider a tax-deductible, charitable donation to encourage creativity in our community. One important way you can directly support the program is by giving to our Scholarship Fund, where each gift of $250 sends a local child to Camp Omi for one week. Please contact Education Director, Sasha Sicurella to donate today.

Scholarships and multiple-child family discounts are available. Contact Sasha Sicurella to learn how to qualify.

Contact
For more information about our educational programs please write to Sasha Sicurella or call her at 518 728 9256.