PORTFOLIO Camp at Art Omi: Pavilions
Location
About
PORTFOLIO Camp at Art Omi: Pavilions
When
- Jul 27 - Jul 31
- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Type: Workshop/Camp
- Ages: 14–18
- Where: Art Omi Pavilions, Chatham
Introducing PORTFOLIO, a weeklong camp for ages 14–18 set in Art Omi: Education's brand-new, air-conditioned, state-of-the-art creative space at Art Omi Pavilions in Chatham.
This five-day program is designed to teach professional documentation practices and thematic thoughtfulness to highlight young artists' authenticity and personality. By the end of the week, campers will leave with a polished, live digital presence and the confidence to navigate the competitive landscape of college admissions and professional art opportunities, along with a sense of agency and pride in their identity as an artist. The camp is helpful for those seeking guidance in building a portfolio for AP courses and for those applying to college, but also welcomes teens who want to build upon a body of work and learn to articulate their ideas and creative process in an encouraging, supportive group environment.
What to Expect
- Develop Conceptual Rigor: Shift focus from "making objects" to "exploring themes" so reviewers can see how an artist thinks.
- Site-Specific and Multi-Disciplinary Expansion: Art Omi's large-scale sculpture and architecture will motivate work outside the 2D plane, including installation, process-based, and large-scale formats.
- Develop a Critical Lens: Learn to talk about work through formal and informal peer reviews and professional critiques with Art Omi faculty.
- Strategic Portfolio Curation: Identify gaps in a body of work, create "anchor pieces," and get guidance on selecting, sequencing, and writing an artist statement as needed.
- Find Joy in Your Art: PORTFOLIO isn't an art bootcamp! The goal is to foster student agency and joyful discovery, with each camper acting as the lead researcher and creator of their own project.
Meet the Teacher
Catie Rogers is an artist and educator whose practice is defined by a commitment to community, curiosity, and play. A graduate of SUNY Purchase with a BFA in Sculpture and an MA in Art Education from The City College of New York, she has assisted prominent contemporary artists and taught neurodivergent students in specialized settings. Now a full-time public school art teacher in Hudson, Rogers integrates a compassion-centered pedagogy into her curriculum, viewing her role as a facilitator of joy.
Cost & Scholarships
- Cost: $300
- A limited number of financial aid scholarships are available. Please email Sasha Sicurella, Art Omi: Education Director, at ssicurella@artomi.org to apply.
Location
Art Omi Pavilions
3105 NY-66
Chatham, NY 12037