June 29, 2005 – Sylvia Bierschenk

Registration open for SFA Summer Art Academy

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Registrations are now being accepted for the 2005 Summer Art Academy offered by the Stephen F. Austin State University Department of Art July 25 through Aug. 5. Students in kindergarten 6th grade may enroll in the classes that include bookmaking, drawing, painting, photography and sculpture.

"The academy offers an exciting introduction to the visual arts and an immersion into specific media," said Gary Parker, SFA art instructor and director of the academy.

Classes are arranged by approximate age and meet from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in the Art Building on Wilson Drive. The students' work will be exhibited at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, in the Art Building. Afterwards, students may take their work home.

The $150 registration fee, which includes all art supplies and exhibition expenses, is due by Monday, July 11. Children of SFA faculty and staff may register for $140. Late registration is $160.

"Parents will want to register early since we limit the enrollment to ensure personal attention and instruction," Parker said.

Registration forms are available at www.art.sfasu.edu or by calling the Department of Art at (936) 468-4804.