Stephen F. Austin State University

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Registrations are now being accepted for the 2006 Summer Art Academy offered by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art July 17 through 28. Students in kindergarten 6th grade may enroll in the classes that include bookmaking, drawing, painting, photography and sculpture.

"The academy offers an exciting introduction to the visual arts and an immersion into specific media," said Gary Parker, SFA art instructor and director of the academy.

Classes are arranged by approximate age and meet from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in the Art Building on Wilson Drive. The students' work will be exhibited at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 28, in the Art Building. Afterwards, students may take their work home.

The $150 registration fee, which includes all art supplies and exhibition expenses, is due by Friday, June 30. Children of SFA faculty and staff may register for $140. Late registration is $160.

"Parents will want to register early since we limit the enrollment to ensure personal attention and instruction," Parker said.

Registration forms are available at www.art.sfasu.edu or by calling the School of Art at (936) 468-4804.