Local, professional artists Addie Studebaker, Graham Dane, Valerie Lake, Christine Sundly, and Julia Murakami will lead campers ages 7-11 through art projects including (but not limited to) visual arts, painting; sketching; portraits; mixed media; creative movement activities; breakout workshops; and much more! Campers will share their work in a GREAT BIG SHOW at the end of the week open to parents and guardians.

Space is limited. Scholarships are available at a sliding scale for those with demonstrated financial need. See registration form for details.

We can’t wait for another wonderful year of Art Camp at The Nave!

Co-Founder, Primary Art Instructor for Art Camp 2026

Graham Dane was born just west of London and studied Art and Art History at Oxford Brookes University (1984-87), an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Painting and Printmaking there concurrent with evening life-drawing classes at St Martin's School of Art, London (1990-91). In 2013 he was awarded a Masters in Art History from Birkbeck College.

For Graham, Abstract painting is the visual equivalence of music. Both use the same vocabulary: tone, harmony, composition, dissonance. We allow one to transport us via our ears into the beyond, to move us. We don’t ask what we "see" but how we feel. “My goal is to produce works where people don’t care what anything was/is because they’re so enveloped by them.”

Graham and his life partner Linda Infante Lyons were the founding Primary Art Instructors for the first-ever Art Camp at The Nave (previously known as Church of Love). Graham has continued to bring his creative expertise for each new Art Camp iteration here, and we feel truly lucky to have him with us in 2026.

Primary Art Instructor for Art Camp 2026

Addie Studebaker is an interdisciplinary artist, mother of four, and teacher known for her interactive art installations and multi-sensory experiences. Her public art includes everything from large-scale sound panel murals in libraries, conference rooms, and waiting rooms, to exhibitions at tiny art galleries in Palmer and Wasilla. 

Addie is a recipient of the Rasmuson Foundation 2025 Project Award for her work on a series of dynamic sculptures that visually interpret soundscapes recorded in cooperation with the National Park Service. She also exhibits fine art in the form of paper sculptures, hand-built ceramics, and watercolor and acrylic paintings. We are honored and delighted to have Addie at the helm of Art Camp 2026 at The Nave.

Creative Movement Instructor for Art Camp 2026

Originally from the Central Coast of California, Valerie Lake’s yoga journey began in 2010 in Bellingham, Washington. She completed her YTT-200 level certification in 2015 and is a registered member of Yoga Alliance, specializing in chair yoga and assisted yoga. In 2017, Valerie moved to Anchorage and began teaching as a volunteer yoga instructor for the Hiland Women’s Correctional Center. In 2023, she completed a 30-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Training.

Today, Valerie is passionate about children’s yoga, yoga for elders, chair yoga, and non-coercive approaches to movement practice. In 2025, Valerie taught Mindful Movement workshops for Art Camp at The Nave. In 2026, we are excited to welcome her as our primary Creative Movement Instructor for Art Camp.

Christine Sundly was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is of the Menominee Nation. Christine has earned an Associates Degree of Applied Arts - Graphic Design at the Milwaukee Area Technical College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concentration of Studio-Sculpture with Emphasis in Graphic Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Christine has an absolute love of color and patterns as shown in experimenting both digitally and in mixed media. Through both education and working experience, Christine maintains strong bones in pushing her limits and asking the big “why” questions when creating.

Christine maintains an Artist Studio at The Nave in Spenard and has taught at Art Camp in previous years. We are proud to have Christine with us for two new Art Camp Workshops in 2026.

Julia Murakami, known professionally as Jupiter_Midnight, is a visionary artist and art instructor based in Alaska. Her work is inspired by the state’s dramatic landscapes, where vast wilderness and shifting light inform her vibrant use of color and form. Specializing in contemporary figurative portraiture, Julia blends natural beauty with emotional depth, creating paintings that invite introspection and quiet contemplation. Her approach emphasizes both technical mastery and personal expression, encouraging viewers to connect with the emotional narratives within each piece.

Julia began painting at a young age, developing her skills through years of dedicated exploration and practice. As an instructor, Julia invites students to see art as a tool for emotional connection and self-discovery, guiding them to honor both their inner world and the natural world around them through thoughtful, expressive creation. We look forward to welcoming Julia for two new Art Camp Workshops in 2026.