Since the emphasis is on process rather than product, Artworks is beneficial for all children, with or without experience in the arts. Students may participate in kids' music, dance classes, visual arts, and theatre. The children choose a major and two additional areas of study in which they spend four hours of class time daily. Games, field trips and cookouts are also part of the Artworks experie
nce. Showcases for parents at the end of each session provide an opportunity for the students to display what they have learned. The day camp takes place at First Baptist Church, 1201 N. Robinson in downtown Oklahoma City. Artworks rents space at First Baptist Church, but is an independent non-profit organization separate from the church. Two three-week sessions are held, one in June and one in July. This is the twenty-fourth year for Artworks in Oklahoma City. Artworks students are aged 8-12 and come from all over the metro area as well as Norman, Moore, Edmond, Shawnee, Blanchard, Guthrie, Lexington, etc.. They represent all socio economic groups and levels of expertise in the arts. There are 70 to 80 students enrolled in each session. All Artworks activities are held in facilities that meet ADA requirements.
