Arts organizations across Shelby County are gearing up for summer programming. For Memphis youth looking to create and connect this summer, there's no shortage of arts engagement opportunities.Scroll on for our roundup of youth arts camps, workshops, and more. If you know of an arts organization offering summer opportunities, send us an email at info@memphisismusic.org and let us know the details!
About: Instrumental (trumpet, saxophone, drums, piano, bass, guitar, trombone), choir, songwriting
Dates: June 12-June 30
Ages: 12-18
Location: Memphis Music Room, 5770 Shelby Oaks Dr., Memphis, TN, 38134
Organization website: https://memphisjazzworkshop.org/
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Additional notes: Tuition is $600 or 3 payments of $200 or $40 per day. Register before April 30th and receive $50 off tuition. MJW offers financial aid scholarships to any family with need.
About: Instrumental, music production/beatmaking, songwriting, vocals, life skills, mentorship
Organization website: https://www.raisingthebarmemphis.com/
More info: Mikemosby@rtbmemphis.com
About: Vocal, musical theatre/production, choir, songwriting, music production/beatmaking; photography, videography, studio production
Ages: 10+
Dates: June 5 - August 26 (Monday-Saturday)
Location: Memphis Music Room, 5776 Shelby Oaks Dr. Memphis, TN 38134
Organization website: https://www.mosaicinstitute.llc/
More info: LilRounds84@gmail.com
About: Vocal, choir, songwriting
Ages: 8-18
Dates: July 17-July 28 (Monday-Friday)
Location: 232 Bickford Avenue, Memphis, TN 38107
Organization website: https://www.angelstreetmemphis.com/
More info: joy@angelstreetmemphis.com
About: Chamber music engagement (strings, woodwind, brass)
Ages: 12+
Dates: June 5-June 17
Location: Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN 38120
Organization website: https://prizmensemble.org/
More info: christina@prizmensemble.org
About: Vocals, instrumental (drums, piano, guitar), music production/beatmaking, illustration, photography, theatre/drama, stunt training/martial arts, dance
Ages: 6-18
Dates: June 5-July 14 (Monday-Thursday)
Location: Heal the Hood Foundation 3725 S. Hickory Ridge ML
Organization website: https://hthmemphis.org/healthehood/
More info: info@hthmemphis.org
About: Instrumental, vocal, musical theatre/production, scriptwriting, music production/beatmaking, dance, color guard, mentoring/life skills
Dates: June 26-August 4 (Monday-Thursday)
Location: Memphis Youth Arts Initiative, 1215 Southland Mall Drive Memphis, TN 38116 #292
Organization website: https://www.memphisyoutharts.org/
More info: info@memphisyoutharts.org
About: Vocals, instrumental, dance, visual art
Ages: 5-18
Dates: June 5-June 30 (Monday-Friday)
Location: Metropolitan Baptist Church 767 Walker Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126
Organization website: https://harmonicsouth.org/
More info: cjohnson@harmonicsouth.com
About: Vocals, music theatre/production, film, photography, acting, screenwriting, choir, songwriting, scriptwriting, hair/makeup, production design, stage management
Dates: July 10-July 21 (Monday-Friday)
Location: Limit Breakers Church (6720 E Raines Rd. Memphis, TN 38115)
Organization website: http://www.princetonjames.net/
More info: pj@princetonjamesproject.com
About: Vocals, music theatre/production, choir, songwriting, scriptwriting, music production
Ages: 7-15
Dates: June 5-June 16 (Monday-Friday)
Location: 985 S. Bellevue Blvd.
Organization website: https://memphisblackarts.org/
More info: https://memphisblackarts.org/contact/
About: Vocal, instrumental, musical theatre/production, choir, songwriting, scriptwriting, music production/beatmaking, photography, videography, media production, lighting design, set design
Ages: 7-17
Dates: May 30-July 21 (Monday-Friday)
Location: Harriet Performing Arts Center, 2788 Lamar Ave., Memphis, TN
Organization website: https://www.yagmemphis.com/
More info: Sabrinanorwood@yagmemphis.com
About: A musical theatre, vocal, dance, and songwriting camp geared towards teaching professional skills and building confidence through the arts.
Dates: May 31-June 30 (Monday-Friday)
Location: 3180 Old Getwell Rd. Memphis, TN 38118
Organization website: https://www.perfectinggifts.org/
More info: sharonda@perfectinggifts.org or singcity17@gmail.com
Contact Number: 901-410-1080
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