Our Mission:
EMPOWER students to unlock their full potential through high quality art education, community building and experiential learning
Art Camp 504 is a student-run art studio, offering year round workshops for passionate young artists. We enable students to lead their own creative journey through choice and exploration, guided by professional artists. Our curriculum emphasizes experiential art forms, leadership training and production skills.
Programs include Summer Camp, Holiday Breaks, After School and Virtual Classes. We serve ages 7-14 at our partner venue: the Tigermen Den in the Bywater. We also offer weekly D&D campaigns at a variety of coffee shops in New Orleans.
OUR VALUES:
We are a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming all pronouns, races, cultures, genders, and religious affiliations. We encourage students to express themselves as unique individuals and take pride in their identities. We are a supportive, engaged community where all are welcome!
Art Camp 504 is a 501(c)3 Non Profit serving the New Orleans area. We offer financial aid scholarships and sliding scale tuition.
OUR PROGRAMS
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AFTER SCHOOL
Join us for weekly art classes at the Tigermen Den, or embark on a D&D campaign at one of our partner cafes. Registration for the Spring Semester is open!
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HOLIDAY CAMPS
We offer full day camps for Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Break. All Holiday Camps are held at the Tigermen Den, ages 7 - 13, 8:30 - 3:30 with aftercare until 5:15.
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VIRTUAL CLASSES
Our Virtual Art Program is designed for students that are looking to expand their technical skills through advanced fine art classes. We also offer weekly D&D campaigns!
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HEADPIECE WORKSHOPS
Work with local artists to craft the headpiece of your dreams! The Elliott Club offers sliding scale family and adult workshop. Our next workshop series will be Bywater Mid Summer Mardi Gras!
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INTERNSHIPS
Our internship program is a great way for students and young professionals ages 16+ to learn professional skills while making an impact in the lives of our young artists.
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SUMMER CAMP
We offer 10 weeks of full day Summer Camp at the Tigermen Den. Each session is a different camp theme. Dates: June 3 - Aug 16. Registration is open!
Our IMPACT
Founded in 2016, Art Camp 504 has expanded from a small, four-week summer camp to a year-round program that offers both in-person and virtual classes. Our 501(c)3 non-profit organization is committed to accessibility, and we are proud to provide scholarships each year to students of all income levels, thanks to grants and our partnerships.
Additionally, Art Camp 504 has become a reliable source of financial support for working artists in New Orleans. We are committed to making Art Camp 504 a sustainable support system for our local artists and culture bearers.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES INCLUDE:
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Our students bring fantasy worlds to life through character development, imaginative storytelling, and Live Action Role Play. We also offer weekly Dungeons & Dragons campaigns!
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Aspiring culinary artists learn cooking and baking techniques including safe food handling, preparation and presentation, restaurant service and design.
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Young filmmakers work alongside industry professionals, learning how to write scripts, design costumes, build sets and props, film and edit.
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Build your writing and illustration skills through short fiction, comic books, poetry and graphic novels.
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Our hands-on visual art classes include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, collage and more!
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Costumes, headpieces, floats, giant puppets, dance routines, throws... All culminating in our annual Bywater Mid Summer Mardi Gras Parade!