Explore a wide range of artistic possibilities this winter break! Discover how art can be made using a variety of mediums from pencil, paint, paper, and more! Learn how engaging with art in a museum can inspire reflection and imagination. Be encouraged to spread the gift of art by sharing your artistic creations and newfound knowledge with others!
Dates: December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, 2025, January 2 and 5, 2026
Time:
Who: Children in Grades1-5
Price for All Days Except 12/31/25:
$10 additional materials fee for 12/23/25
Price for 12/31/25:
All 7 Days of Winter Art Camp:
Includes $10 additional materials fee for 12/23/25
Monday, December 22
The Art of the Gift
Give the gift of art this holiday season! Design and package your gift(s) in an artistic way that is sure to delight your receiver. Create the perfect gift to remind your special someone of the memories they have with you (and of your artistic talents)!
Tuesday, December 23
Tree-mendous Art!
Additional $10.00 materials fee
Join us for a festival of trees! Create images of all kinds of trees through drawing, painting, and collaging. Paint a wooden birdhouse and embellish it with sequins and stickers. Hang it on your favorite tree as a special Winter Art Camp memory!
Monday, December 29
Combine Design!
Combine a variety of mediums and materials to design mixed media works of art! Learn about Robert Rauschenberg, an artist notorious for blending many types of art together and using objects that were not typically considered art materials. Be inspired by Rauschenberg by creating a mixed media collage to represent a family member or friend.
Tuesday, December 30
Winter Watercolor Wonders
Bundle up for a day of winter wonder! Discover the magic of the northern lights, then create a watercolor scene inspired by this natural phenomenon. Explore the elements of texture and space using watercolor techniques involving salt and tape. Be inspired by artists in the exhibition, To Catch a Dream: Florida Watercolor Society 54th Annual Exhibition.
Wednesday, December 31 – HALF DAY! Camp ends at 12:30pm on this day
New Year’s Eve pARTy!
Countdown to twelve o’clock (noon) with us! Spend the morning of New Year’s Eve in a creative atmosphere. Design a New Year’s Eve hat and noise maker while pARTying with friends. Watch as the clock strikes 12:00pm and be ready to cheer with your New Year’s Eve gear!
Friday, January 2
New Year: New Vision
Visualize all your hopes and dreams for the New Year at OMA! Explore the galleries and choose a work, genre, or artist that inspires you. Use paint, markers, fabric, and more to design a 2026 vision board that reflects your inspiration and goals.
Monday, January 5
Ringing in the Year with Faith Ringgold!
Ring in the New Year by creating artwork inspired by legendary artist, Faith Ringgold. Create a story quilt collage in the style of Ringgold by combining paint, fabric, and written text. Read Ringgold’s classic book, Tar Beach, and be inspired to make your own picture book!