Grace Art Camp
Portland's premier culturally-focused arts camp since 1997, featuring rotating world culture themes and professional artist-led studios.
About Grace Art Camp
Grace Art Camp, run by the Grace Institute, has been Portland's premier culturally-focused arts camp since 1997. Each summer features a different world culture as its theme, with art projects, music, dance, and storytelling that help kids explore and appreciate global artistic traditions. The program is led by professional artists who guide children through studios including visual arts, fused glass, ceramics, fiber arts, photography, and printmaking. The cultural focus provides context and meaning for the art-making, helping kids understand how creativity expresses itself across human experience.
What Makes This Camp Special
- 1Operating since 1997—one of Portland's longest-running arts camps
- 2Each summer features a different world culture focus
- 3Professional artist-led studios in glass, ceramics, fiber, photography, and more
- 4Scholarships available to ensure accessibility
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