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2025 Summer Art Camp | Let It Grow

June 2 – 6
AM | Ages 9 to 12 | Make it a full day and register for Upcycled Art

June 23 – 27

AM | Ages 6 to 8 | Make it a full day and register for Stop Motion Movie Makers

Green thumbs go beyond the garden in this nature inspired art camp. Students will create projects for and about things that grow. Clay planters, Mixed media cactus sculptures, plant stakes and more will be created with inspirations from works exhibited in the galleries.

Registration

Art+ Member Early Registration starts February 17

Not-Yet Member Registration starts March 3

Registrations placed by non-members will not be processed until general enrollment opens on March 3 and will NOT guarantee a place in the camp if it should fill before the general enrollment date.

Cost

Become an Art+ Member to receive the benefit of early registration. Discount pricing is available for Sustainer-level or above. Learn more about becoming a member here.

Each year Tampa Museum of Art provides scholarships to make Summer Art Camp
a creative and enriching experience available to all children, regardless of
economic background. Applications for need-based scholarships are available for campers at SAC Scholarships.

Camp Schedule

8:00 am — 8:30 am: Morning drop-off

8:30 am — 12:30 pm: Morning Camp

12:30 pm — 1:00 pm: Lunch Break | Morning Camper Pick Ups & Afternoon Camper Drop Offs

1:00 pm — 5:00 pm: Afternoon Camp

5:00 pm — 5:30 pm: Afternoon pick-up

Snacks will be provided during each camp.
Students enrolled in both morning and afternoon camps will be required to bring their lunch.

Out of respect for the time of Summer Art Camp staff and
volunteers, we implement a late pick-up fee to parents/
guardians who arrive past the scheduled pick-up time.
Fee after 5:30pm – $20 // Fee after 5:45pm – $1 per minute

Cancellation Policy

14 days + before the first day of your camp—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your camp—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

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Get Inspired

In the Studio with Vaishali Mehta: A Conversation with Class Instructor

Welcome to “Get Inspired”. A series of interviews with our Studio Class instructors.  

For this month, we’ll be talking to Vaishali Mehta. She’s a multi-talented art teacher here at the Tampa Museum of art. Vaishali is currently teaching our “Remix” classes on Mondays and will be teaching a Henna Art Summer Camp. 

If you’re looking to get inspiration from a local artist, read on! 

Photo Vaishali Mehta

TMA: Thanks for taking the time to chat with us, Vaishali. For starters, how did you become interested in art?  

As a child, you do things that either you are good at, or you are not. At an early age, I discovered I was good in art – drawing and coloring. That was where I gained confidence, and compliments from friends, teachers, and family. That was my inspiration to improve myself and learn technical skills in something I enjoyed doing. It has always been a meditative process for me, and I have always explored the works of different artists to understand their perspectives. It has a powerful ability to tell stories, evoke emotions, and challenge our perceptions. It is fascinating how art acts as a universal language that transcends time and space. 

TMA: Who are your inspirations? 

Vaishali: A particular artist whose work I am fond of is Amrita Sher-Gil. Her paintings capture the lives and struggles of Indian women with deep emotional insight. She beautifully mixes Western and Indian influences, producing a blend of cultural narratives that continue to resonate and provoke thought. 

Art By Vaishali Mehta
Art by Vaishali Mehta

TMA: Your resume has an impressive roster of qualifications. From Photoshop, to clay, to Henna art. How have you balanced learning all those different art disciplines? 

Vaishali: It was the exposure I was provided through my cultural background: henna through weddings, clay through the tuitions I provided my students, and Photoshop through the art degree I earned when I moved to the US. Though I am proficient with different skills, these are the ones I have enjoyed and able to practice on a regular basis.   

TMA: And you’ve gotten quite a bit of teaching experience as well. Being a teacher is often a difficult career, but what would you say is your biggest joy in teaching? 

Vaishali: It is the joy and contentment in the eyes of my students, their focus on how they want to express themselves, their effort to get what is on their minds to translate to the medium of their art. Every experience and every work are different, and it has a different meaning, governed by the emotions of the individual when they were creating it. Though the technicalities can be graded, the expression is always free and based on the creator.   

Art by Vaishali Mehta
Art by Vaishali Mehta

TMA: How did you start teaching here at Tampa Museum of Art? 

Vaishali: Visiting the museum, I have always appreciated the works that have been displayed here. There is a great collection that caters to your imagination. I have always been an admirer. When I presented my portfolio and there was an interest reciprocated, it was a perfect match, especially because I would get a chance to instruct students in an environment immersed in art. 

TMA: Lastly, is there any advice you’d give to someone who is new to art and skeptical about taking an art class? 

Art by Vaishali Mehta
Art by Vaishali Mehta

Vaishali: Art is open to interpretation. It is a way for other people to guess what was going on in your mind when you were creating it, it intrigues people about you without you uttering a single word. Even, in the future, when you look at your old work, it will help remind you of the thoughts you were experiencing at that moment. It’s an everlasting way of remembering yourself, an imprint left behind. So why not enjoy exploring that side of you? It is worth a try! 

TMA: Thanks so much for having this little chat with us, Vaishali! We look forward to all the classes you’re teaching this season, and many more in the future!  

Ceramics

Monday Ceramics

Adults 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with
Mondays 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Jan. 13 – Mar. 3 (7 classes *no class 1/20) 
Mar. 10 – Apr. 28 (7 classes *no class 3/17)

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of creating ceramic artwork. Use clay to build, mold, and sculpt three-dimensional works using coil building, slab building, and other hand-building techniques. All experience levels are welcome; beginners and up.

Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.

TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.

Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:

14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Ceramics Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Teen Workshop | TMA@CityofTampaGoldingArt

Teen Workshop JCC

Teens | Beginner Level | with Casey
Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Jan. 13
Feb. 10 
Mar. 10 
Apr. 14

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.

Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.

TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.

Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:

14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

This class occurs at the Golding Art Studio located in the City of Tampa, Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC.
522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Teen Digital Collage

Teens | Beginner Level | with Penelope
Thursdays 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Jan. 30
Feb. 27 
Mar. 27
Apr. 24 

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.

Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code. 

TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.

Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:

14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Berkman Family Tech Classroom. 
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza 
Tampa FL, 33602

Teen Digital Collage

teen digital

Teens | Beginner Level | with Penelope
Thursdays 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Jan. 30
Feb. 20
Mar. 27
Apr. 24

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.

Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.

TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.

Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:

14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Berkman Family Tech Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Studio 55 Ceramics

Studio 55 Ceramics

Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Calan
Saturdays 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Jan. 11 – Mar 8 (8 classes *no class 1/25)
Mar. 15 – May 10 (8 classes)

Use clay to build, mold, and sculpt three-dimensional works using coil building, slab building, and other hand-building techniques. All experience levels are welcome; beginners and up.

Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.

TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.

Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:

14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Ceramics Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Remix | TMA@CityofTampaGoldingArt

Adults 18+ | Beginner Level |
Mondays 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Jan 27- Purvis Young Redux 
Feb 24 – Jacob Hashimoto: This Particle of Dust 
Mar 31 – Suchitra Mattai: Bodies and Souls
Apr 28 – Jennifer Stienkamp: Madame Curie 
Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.

Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.

TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.

Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:

14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

This class occurs at the Golding Art Studio located in the City of Tampa, Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC.
522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Plein Air | TMA@HillsboroughCountyParks

Plein Air class

Adults 18+ | Beginner Level |
Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Jan 26
Feb 23
Mar 30
Apr 27

Get outside and make some art in the landscape of Tampa Bay’s gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air watercolor painting course. This workshop will meet in one of Tampa Bay’s picturesque parks. Soak in the beauty and inspiration of nature as you create art at scenic locales throughout Hillsborough.

This course will meet in a local park and will require moving about the park to find your spot to paint. Bringing a lightweight camping chair, blanket, or other items that make your time in the park more comfortable is encouraged.

Some watercolors and paper materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies, hand towels, and water bottles for cleaning brushes.

TMA offsite programs are supported, in part, by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.

TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.

Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:

14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

This workshop series occurs in select park locations that change each class.

Plein Air | TMA@HillsboroughCountyParks

Plein Air class

Adults 18+ | Beginner Level | with
Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Jan 26
Feb 23
Mar 30
Apr 27

Get outside and make some art in the landscape of Tampa Bay’s gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air watercolor painting course. This workshop will meet in one of Tampa Bay’s picturesque parks. Soak in the beauty and inspiration of nature as you create art at scenic locales throughout Hillsborough.

This course will meet in a local park and will require moving about the park to find your spot to paint. Bringing a lightweight camping chair, blanket, or other items that make your time in the park more comfortable is encouraged.

Some watercolors and paper materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies, hand towels, and water bottles for cleaning brushes.

TMA offsite programs are supported, in part, by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.

TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.

Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:

14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund

8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund

7 days or less—no refund

All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.

This workshop series occurs in select park locations that change each class.