Teen Art Lab FAQ

Teen Art Lab (TAL) provides an opportunity for young people to receive hands-on art instruction and mentorship outside the classroom. Our goal is to provide aspiring art students with a foundation of skills to develop strong portfolios for college, exhibitions, and fellowships. We're also creating a pipeline of artists for the greater community! All of our programs are offered at no cost to you. Registered TAL students also have access to the CAM Studio during the open studio hours.

Common questions with Teen Art Lab / Open Studio Session:

Where are we located ?

652 Marshall Ave. Across the street from Hard Times Deli. We have a big red door, when arriving please press the doorbell and well buzz you in.

When Should a Young person arrive ?

A young person should arrive at least 10 minutes before the Teen Art Lab session in order to get signed in and settled in.

How will we know who to contact if a young person has an accident of any kind ?

Whenever we have a new young person join us for any kind of programming, they will be asked to fill out a Program participation and Parental Consent form. This form will be filled out by the young person and their guardian/guardians. This will help guarantee the safety and well being of the young person in case of an accident.

I can't remember the workshops I signed up for, can you tell me ?

If you cant remember you can reach out to isaiah@camsummer.org for a reminder or you can come to the space and we can remind you.

Can I sign up for multiple workshops ?

Yes , we encourage young people to sign up for as many or as few as they plan on coming to.

I signed up but now i can't come , what do i do ?

That's okay. We ask that you reach out via email or groupme and let us know, but there's no penalty for missing a TAL session.

How does a young person sign up for a Teen Art Lab session ?

the sign up for the months teen art lab / studio opportunities are linked within the programming and events tab.

Will a young person need to pay for any kind of programming at CAM ?

All CAM programming is free of charge for any Shelby County high schooler.

Do you have to be from a certain school or area to attend CAM ?

The only requirement is that the young person is a high school student in Shelby County .

Can a homeschool student join ?

So long as the young person is in 9th - 12th grade and the age range from 14 - 18 years old.

Will the young person need to bring materials ?

All materials for Teen Art Lab and Open Studio Hours will be provided. The only thing we ask that the young people bring with them is a sketchbook and a positive attitude.

Will a young be fed / have access to food if they're hungry while at the studio ?

We keep a stocked fridge and cabinets of food for the young people to eat as much as they please while they are here. If a young person has dietary restrictions or allergies, they can let us know and we can get food accordingly.

What will young people work on at TAL / Open Studio time ?

The young people can work on the projects started at the teen art labs, AP portfolio work, homework, or personal portfolio work. When in the studio space , the only thing we ask is that the young people work diligently.

How will we find out about TAL Opportunities / Studio hours ?

The TAL opportunities & Studio hours will be posted in the current events tab in the calender.