Creating colorful summer memories, one week at a time!
Summer Art Academy at Mooresville Arts
We offer weekly summer art camp sessions for youth, ages 6-9 and 10 and up. Our classroom is equipped with all of the space and supplies needed for your young participant to create amazing masterpieces and flex their inner artist!
Each session includes:
- Instruction from experienced art teachers
- All art supplies and an apron for use
- A device-free environment
- Daily snack and drink
- Certificate of completion & a small gift
- Completed art to take home!
Camp is complete for the season - see you next summer!
Meet Our Instructors
Ashley Bell
Ashley Bell grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a 1985 graduate of East Carolina University with a BA in Art Education, minoring in Painting. She has taught art in Iredell County at the elementary, middle, and high school levels since 1987. She retired after 32 years of service in 2020. She also taught many years of private lessons and the past 3 years at our Mooresville Arts Summer Academy.
Ashley is spending her retirement time filling in for art teachers in the schools, painting, crafting, as well as teaching adults at South Iredell Senior Center and here at Mooresville Arts.
Ahra Cho
Ah Ra Cho is an artist and art instructor based in North Carolina. She earned her BFA in Asian painting from Hongik University in South Korea and completed her MA at the University of Arts London, where she explored metaphysical themes through contemporary art. Her work focuses on the nature of light and the unseen forces that shape our reality.
Alongside her studio practice, Ah Ra is a live worship painter at her church, using art as a form of praise and reflection. She also leads worship art workshops, creating opportunities for participants to connect with their faith and creativity. With over a decade of teaching experience, she is dedicated to helping students of all ages find and develop their unique artistic voice.
Andrea (Andy) Chrem
I’m Andrea, but most people call me Andy. I was born in Peru and moved to the US to study Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). After school, I moved to NYC, where I lived for 20 years. In 2024, I traded the city noise for the trees in Hickory, NC, to get back in touch with nature.
I’ve been creating and teaching art for over 20 years and while embroidery is currently my primary medium, I also incorporate painting, screen printing, felting and basketry into my work.
Most days you will find me searching for fabrics, yelling at my sewing machine, or trying to make the perfect tassel. I also love gardening and swimming and dream of someday having a secret garden filled with wildflowers and bees.
Kortney Gibson
Kortney Gibson has lived in the Lake Norman area all her life. Now residing in Mooresville with her husband, daughter, and four dogs, she's excited to open more opportunities in the world for anyone who wants to paint.
Kortney's primary focus is on painting animal portraits in oil mediums. She is passionate about bringing out the animal's personality in each painting. She wants to continue to help people of all ages find their inspiration to start making art.
Tina Vincent
Tina Gwata Vincent is an award-winning artist from Zimbabwe who has had her work exhibited throughout North Carolina and beyond. Her work can be found in the homes of collectors all over the country. Her journey as an artist began in her childhood, when she was inspired by the natural beauty surrounding her. Living in the Dominican Republic as a girl she loved the bright colored architecture and traditional crafts that sparked her interest in art. The stories told through visual language have always fascinated her, and she strived to carry that tradition forward in her work.
Tina’s home studio is filled with an array of materials like fabric, decorative paper, paints, and each waiting to be transformed into something extraordinary. On a given day you may catch her experimenting with cyanotypes on fabric and creating intricate textured wall hangings or collages. Tina's mixed media works are not only a feast for the eyes but also provoke thought and conversation. She believes that art should be accessible and relatable, and she often incorporates elements that resonate with her audience’s cultural backgrounds.
Margaret (Meg) Crowley
Meg Crowley is a multidisciplinary artist and experienced art educator with over 25 years of teaching and creative practice. She works across drawing, painting, sculpture, and fiber arts, and loves helping young artists build skills while exploring their imagination. Meg is passionate about creating a supportive, encouraging classroom where students feel confident to experiment, take creative risks, and enjoy the artistic process. Her teaching style blends strong technical foundations with creativity and fun, making art accessible and engaging for all experience levels.