Summer Camp: Mini Masters (Ages 4–5)

Perfect for kids aged 4 to 5, Mini Masters is a weeklong day camp led by led by local artist Paige Dirksen. Prekindergarten campers will have the chance to discover the art world through story time and gallery activities.

Then, back in the studio, we’ll explore the artmaking process with painting, collage, and sculpture for some colorful, creative fun!

Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Want to learn more about what to expect at camp? Read our Know Before You Go guide.

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Learn more about camp scholarships.

Want to stay at Crystal Bridges between your morning and afternoon camp sessions? Add our ALL-NEW Lunchbox Club option to your camp registration during checkout to add midday childcare and a bit of extra indoor/outdoor creative fun! (Additional registration fee required, lunch not included.) Learn more about Lunchbox Club.

Paige Dirksen

Paige Dirksen is a printmaker and muralist currently based in Bella Vista, AR, where she lives with her husband and two children. She earned a BA in Studio Art/Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa and an MA in Art Therapy Counseling from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Paige primarily works with woodcuts and other forms of printmaking but enjoys exploring different media as well. Beyond her personal studio practice, she is passionate about community arts and has a particular love for large-scale murals and the collaborative nature of this work. As an artist trained in art therapy, she is also deeply interested in the healing properties of creating and believes that art has the power to connect us to our emotions, to help us process trauma, and to foster resilience and hope. Through her personal art, teaching art, and facilitating community arts, she aims to create spaces for reflection and connection.