Art Underground is a downtown Columbia art studio offering summer camps and classes for young artists from kindergarten through high school, ages 5 to 18. Instruction spans many media including drawing, painting, watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, clay and fiber arts, with an emphasis on building realism and technique. Themed sessions also fold in nature, science and STEAM activities.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Art Underground LLC directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Rebecca AdamsMy daughters have been attending Art Underground since they were in kindergarten and they both LOVE it! Each of them have gained so much knowledge about the various processes that are involved in creating art, the famous and local artists behind the works being studied, and the hands-on process of creating their own masterpieces! I love the family atmosphere where everyone knows the names of the students and families. My girls attend every year and every summer. I can't say enough good things about this incredible program!
★★★★★PhebeArt Underground is amazing! My daughter has taken many classes there and has enjoyed every minute of it. The expertise of the teachers is amazing and Wendi, the owner, is exceptional in her knowledge and extensive in her art class offerings! Art is one of those outlets in life that help a kid's childhood to be remembered in color, so-to-speak, while providing not only wonderful mental memories but beautiful, tangible ones as well. If you're on the fence, you should give Art Underground a try. You never know what you and/or your kid are capable of until you try.
★★★★★Megan AnzAll the ⭐s for Art Underground!!! This place is just so special. Wendi and her staff are absolutely incredible at sharing their love of art and creating with their students. My daughter started there when she was 8 and is now 16 and still loving it. I can say without a doubt Art Underground is my daughter's happy place - she always enjoys her classes, has made such cool projects over the years and has appreciated the supportive and fun environment. Would highly recommend this place for any child!
★★★★★J. Caleb CheavensOur 9 year old loved the fairy garden camp and the cat-art camp. The instructors were attentive and helpful. We feel good about Art Underground and look forward to joining future programs.
★★★★★Riane DeckerAn amazing gem in downtown Columbia! My daughter has finally found her passion through art classes with Michelle and Wendi. They are amazing people who run a fabulous studio. This isn’t your typical “make a cutesy craft” art class. They teach the fundamentals of art. They are professionals and it shows. I recommend them to anyone looking to get in to art!