S.T.E.A.M. TOURS

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Greenville (NCMNS) has partnered with the Greenville Museum of Art (GMoA) to offer guided tours of each museum for K-12th grade classes during the 2023-2024 school year. Students will enjoy hands-on lessons as they experience each museum. To sign up or inquire about more information, click here.

ADULT ART CLASSES

The GMoA offers weekly adult art classes in mixed media with Gail Ritzer, or textiles and jewelry with Marie Hamra! To learn more, please email us or call (252) 758 - 1946.

ARTIST’S STUDIO with GAIL RITZER

Enjoy one-on-one instruction in a variety of media and in a supportive studio environment. Gail Ritzer received her B.S. in Art Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an M.F.A. in Ceramics and Painting from East Carolina University.

TEXTILES AND MATERIALS with MARIE HAMRA

Learn fabric, crocheting, knitting, quilting, or jewelry techniques while creating a unique piece of art. This class can meet regularly each week and/or be project-based. Marie Hamra, born and raised in Lebanon, learned the textile arts as a part of her Lebanese culture.

If you are interested in classes or workshops with Gail or Marie, email us or call (252) 758 - 1946.

ENROLLMENT COSTS:

$60 for GMoA MEMBERS*:
Includes four (4) classes from each session, to be chosen by the student and confirmed by instructor.

GMoA Member Classes ($60)

$70 for NON - MEMBERS:
Includes four (4) classes from each session, to be chosen by the student and confirmed by instructor.

Non-Member Classes ($70)

*For more information about how to become a member, visit our Membership page!

VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY

The GMoA Visual Arts Academy (VAA) provides an avenue of development for 5th - 8th grade students in Pitt County who exhibit high aptitude, interest, and skills in the visual arts. The Visual Arts Academy aims to give select visual art students a unique learning experience. Email us for more information.
*“[Visual] Arts Academy is just so much fun. I made so many friends and have learned so much. I would recommend it to any student that loves art and wants to learn more!”*
*-Hazel Kate (pictured right), VAA Student*

ELIGIBILITY:

Students in grades 5 – 8 are eligible. Parents and students must complete an application. We will contact the art teacher listed on the application form to obtain a written letter of nomination of the student to the Academy. An application is included above and may also be obtained from your child’s art teacher, from the Academy or from the Greenville Museum of Art.

TUITION:

Tuition is $325 each semester for new students and $275 for returning students. Supplies for all studio sessions are included. Financial aid may be available. Contact us for more info.

If you would like to help send a student to the Visual Arts Academy, contact us!

CLASS STRUCTURE:

Students are mentored by GMoA visual art educators, licensed by the state of North Carolina. These educators work with your child to further their learning within the bounds of the NC Standard Course of Study in the Visual Arts. We facilitate the education, exploration, and application of artistic learning in a more expansive and guided studio setting.

The year is divided into two, 8 - week semesters, September – December and February – May. Semesters consist of 16 meetings per term.

Studio times are from 4:30 – 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the GMoA Center for Art Education (located next door to the Museum).

The GMoA provides arts education classes within underserved areas of our community, including the following locations and programs:

Pitt County Council on Aging locations in Greenville, Farmville, Fountain, Bethel, Ayden, and West Greenville
Boys & Girls Club at the Lucille W. Gorham Center
East Carolina Vocational Center
Pitt County Detention Center
Autism Society of North Carolina
Operation Sunshine

These programs are made possible thanks to grants and donations from the following program sponsors:

If you are interested in donating art supplies for our outreach or other educational programs, contact us. If you are interested in making a financial contribution, click the button below!