You are cordially invited to the Opening Night Reception of

60 Artists…60 Masterpieces
presented by the students of
Deborah Cavenaugh Summer Art Camp

Please join us at the Caffe Phoenix
9 South Front Street
Thursday, October 1 from 5-7 pm.

Preview the artists’ work in the Student Art Gallery

60 Artists…60 Masterpieces
October 1 - 4
Caffe Phoenix
9 South Front Street

For more information call Deborah Cavenaugh 910.297.5383

- download 8.5×11 printable version of poster
- download 11×17 printable version of poster

Camp is over for 2009. What a wonderful experience it was for me to work with such talented young artists. I hope you all continue to work hard at your art. For those who wish to continue studying with me, private and semi-private lessons are available in a limiter number.

Two things to remember…

First, the Wilmington Art Camp with have an art show at the Caffe Phoenix on Front Street the first weekend of October (Riverfest Weekend). Our art opening will be Thursday, October 1 from 5-7 pm. The art will hang from Thursday through Sunday, October 4. Every camper knows what piece of art they are to bring for the show. You will receive further details via email giving you the times to drop off the art at my studio. We will also create a beautiful email invitation that you can send to friends and family.

The second thing to remember is this…For my young artist friends–We are now a community. My door is open to you so come for a visit, bring your work by for me to look at (or email me a pic), and stay in touch. I miss you, everyone!

Each week we will post a selection of the students’ art. You are invited to visit the gallery and see what we are doing. I hope you enjoy their work as much as I do.

update: Week 10 Gallery Now Online

Click Here To View The Galleries.

Deborah Cavenaugh Summer Art Camp is Now Accepting Students.

National Artist, Deborah Cavenaugh, Is Offering Nine One-Week Art Camps June 15 through August 14, 2009

“I want these art camps to not only have the basic goal that each child  creates  beautiful art, something they can  be proud of, but further, to develop their self-confidence and help them find their own, true artistic voice that I believe is inside of every person just waiting to be discovered.”     Deborah Cavenaugh

Great Art.  Pride of Accomplishment.  Self-Confidence.  Self-Discovery. Deborah Cavenaugh Summer Art Camp

We’ll bring all of our imperfections to the table and find the great joy of being our individual,  authentic selves.

Give your child the opportunity to study with Deborah Cavenaugh in her personal studio.  There are six different themes spread over the nine week-long camps–from painting to sculpting. The camps are structured so that those who are already comfortable with art,  as well as those who are a bit intimidated, will both have a positive, successful experience.

Deborah will work with each young artist from where they are now with the aim to help them gain confidence and find their own personal and true artistic voice.

Campers will use professional supplies in a professional artist’s studio. The students’ work will appear in our online gallery on this site, as well as be featured in a Deborah Cavenaugh School Art Show in the fall. Camp size is limited to no more than six students per camp so that each young artist receives the attention they deserve. Students aged 10 and up with any level of artistic ability are eligible.  Students under age 10 are accepted on a case-by-case review.  Contact Deborah at 910-297-5383 to discuss any exceptions. All supplies are provided.

Deborah Cavenaugh has a BS in Education from the University of Virginia and is  a full-time working artist in Wilmington, NC.  A well known artist in many fields (greeting cards, prints, originals, jewelry, commissions, illustration, etc.), her work hangs across the country in every state and well as internationally.  Known for her upbeat positive message, she paints her belief that “while you can easily list what is going wrong any day in your life, you can never get to the end of the list of everything that is going right even on the worst day of your life.”  Widely praised in the press and called “joyful,” “inspirational,” and “a role model,” Deborah considers herself to be an artist for the people painting about the “ordinary, beautiful  life we all have the opportunity to experience–if we are willing to see it is possible.”

Camp Schedule for Summer 2009

Camp is held in Deborah Cavenaugh’s Studio, 5028 Wrightsville Avenue, Wimington, North Carolina.

Each Camp is one-week long, running Monday through Friday from 9-11:30 am.  Early drop off and pick up is available and a snack is provided.

Students aged 10 and up with any level of artistic ability are eligible.  Students under age 10 are accepted on a case-by-case review.  Contact Deborah at 910-297-5383 to discuss any exceptions.

All lessons are taught by Deborah Cavenaugh.

June 15 - 19 Paint! - View Student Gallery
June 22 - 26 Symposium! - View Student Gallery
June 29 - July 03 Draw! Tear! Cut! Paint! - View Student Gallery
July 06 - 10 Sculpt & Print! View Student Gallery
July 13 - 17 Symposium! View Student Gallery
July 20 - 24 Pet Projects! View Student Gallery
July 27 - 31 Paint! this camp is full
Aug 03 - 07 Sculpt & Print! 2 spots left
Aug 10 - 14 Jewelry! 2 spots left
Aug 17 - 21 Paint! this camp is full

There are two ways to sign up.

To register and pay online, select the session from below in which you are interested. You will be transferred to my website, DeborahCavenaugh.com, and the session will be added to your shopping cart. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, or Amex.

To register and pay in person or over the phone,  contact Deborah at 910-297-5383. You can pay by cash, check,Visa, MasterCard, or Amex.

Each session is $250. Online registration requires payment in full, but your place can be held directly with Deborah for a deposit of $100, the remainder due 10 days prior to the camp.

Students aged 10 and up with any level of artistic ability are eligible.  Students under age 10 are accepted on a case-by-case review.  Contact Deborah at 910-297-5383 to discuss any exceptions.

All camp sessions are taught by Deborah Cavenaugh and held in her studio at 5028 Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington, North Carolina.

All students must have a completed registration form on file by the first day of camp.

Aug 03 - 07 Sculpt & Print! 2 spots left
Aug 10 - 14 Jewelry! 2 spots left
Aug 17 - 21 Paint! this camp is full