Everson Museum of Art Teaches the Art of Making Money

SAMMY ST.JEAN: Shari Merten knows that talented young artists is something Syracuse has plenty of. Because of this, the annual summer camp for kids has more chances for them to show and sell their work.

SHARI MERTEN: It is often hard to just get your work out there and it is hard to even know how to get into these little niches of you know how do I sell this, what do I do, how much do I sell it for.

ST. JEAN:The young artists can take the money they make and donate it to places like the Salvation Army or they have another option.

MERTEN:Cause again I think it is really important to be able to sell your artwork and say I made this money, I made that artwork, I sold it, here is my money. Like kids deserve it. They worked really hard, they spent hours on their craft.

ST.JEAN:The summer camp has changed in more than one way this summer. New leadership has also pushed for the program to focus more on diversity. Sammy St. Jean, NCC News.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) —The young people of Syracuse are turning projects into money and a lesson this summer at the Everson Museum of Art.

Learning and Engagement Coordinator Shari Merten knows Syracuse has plenty of talented young artists. As a result, the annual summer camp for kids has more chances for the artists to show and sell their work.

“It is often hard to just get your work out there,” Merten said. “It is hard to even know how to get into these little niches: How do I sell this? What do I do? How much do I sell it for?” Merten said.

The young artists can take the money they made and donate it to places such as the Salvation Army or they have another option.

“I think it is really important to be able to sell your artwork and say I made this money, I made that artwork, I sold it, here is my money. Kids deserve it. They worked really hard, they spent hours on their craft,” Merten said.

It’s been a summer of changes at camp. A Director of Learning and Engagement position was created and filled by Adam Carlin in January. Carlin added a few new focuses for the camp, such as diversity.

Campers are split between two age groups, 5-7 years old and 8-12 years old. The younger group still has some openings during the final two weeks of camp. Week three starts on Aug. 1 and week four begins on Aug. 8.

Here is a link to the Everson Museum of Art website that has more information on the summer camp: