Museum CAmp

A fine art artist, well-known educator.

Xiaowei Chen

William Norton

An established art gallery director, independent curator, and artist.

Summary :

Join our Museum Summer Camp for a unique hands-on art experience! Students will visit top museums like the Harvard Art Museum, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. They'll explore real artworks, learn color theory, drawing, anatomy, nature, architecture, and art history.

Guided by William Norton from the New York Museum of Art and Xiaowei Chen, founder of XC Art Center, students will study masterpieces up close. Back in the studio, they’ll create their own art inspired by what they've seen—culminating in a special exhibition to showcase their work.

Why take students to the museums?

At the Harvard Art Museum, students can learn about drawing and color theory through real artwork.
The Harvard Museum of Nature History provides insights into animal and body structures, allowing students to learn from real visual examples.
The Museum of Fine Arts offers courses in art theory and art history.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum showcases architectural wonders in its building and garden
During the museum Summer Camp, students will be led by William Norton, the art creator of the New York Museum of Art, and Xiaowei Chen, founder of XC Art Center.

Q&A

These are sample questions that we receive and discuss during our camp, among others. They represent the types of inquiries formulated for our program.

What are the works on display that are seen as art history?
How are colors mixed and produced?
What is the story behind famous paintings?
How can one understand abstract works and modern sculptures?
How can one understand avant-garde installation visual art works?
How are ancient oil paintings and ancient Chinese painting art restored in museums?
What is the skeletal structure of animals and humans?
How are the museum's basic collections and special exhibitions planned and displayed according to time periods?