Express Yourself! Abstract Expressionism for Kids! with Sharon Keller Hughes (Ages 8-14)

Monday, July 28 - Thursday, July 31, from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.

In this four-day class, students get creative and express themselves while exploring abstract expressionism through drawing and painting with hands-on activities and tours of the Museum's exhibitions. Students will learn about figurative and gestural techniques and view vivid works by renowned artist Carmen Cicero, whose works are at the Guggenheim and on exhibit this summer at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in conjunction with the release of his handsome monograph Carmen Cicero Drawings and Watercolors: Tales of Intrigue, Danger and Humor.

The Cape Cod Museum of Art is committed to making Art accessible to everyone in the Cape Cod Community. The Museum School Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to qualified, year-round Cape Cod residents ages 6 and up. Click here to apply.

• Students must be 6 years of age or older

• Students must be checked in and out by an accompanying adult

• Students should bring a drink and snack each day

• An emergency contact form is required,

• click HERE to complete

Sharon Keller Hughes began her educational career in Visual Arts, obtaining her BFA in 1993 from Anna Maria College and double majored in Art Education and Art Therapy. She taught art to students K -12 in both public and private schools and at the museum level for many summers at Worcester Art Museum. Sharon cares deeply about having students express themselves visually in meaningful ways to connect to each other and the world around them. Sharon also has a M.Ed in Special Education and was a special educator for many years & worked as an elementary school Assistant Principal in Harwich. It brings her great joy to circle back to teaching visual art once again.

Cancellation policy: CCMoA must be notified 1 week prior for refund. Supporting funding provided by The John K. and Thirza F. Davenport Foundation.