SHA Art Escape at Camp Arnold!
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Art Escape Dates:
October 19 - 23, 2026
Check In: 9:00 am October 19, 2026
Check Out: 12:00 pm October 23, 2026
Workshop registration form due:
September 3, 2026 with a $100.00 Deposit.
Please send your check to the
address below or pay by cash or check
at the monthly SHA workshop.
Final Payment Due: October 1, 2026
SHA - South Hill Artists
902 16th Ave Ct SE
Puyallup, WA 98372- 4800
The rate for a double-occupancy room is $465.00
There are limited single rooms available at $535.00
Day Camp – 2026 Fall Art Escape
One Day Camp Registration Form
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Come spend the day creating at beautiful Camp Arnold - for a one-day
Art Escape Retreat with South Hill Artists! Members are invited to enjoy time working on current projects, try something new, and experience the inspiration
and camaraderie of our creative community!
This one-day retreat is limited to six participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment must be received on or before October 1st, 2026. No refunds.
Please download the attached registration form and mail it with your payment to the address below. An active SHA membership is required to attend Art Escape.
An annual SHA membership is $50.00.
SHA - South Hill Artists
902 16th Ave. Ct. SE
Puyallup, WA 98372 - 4800
Have questions - Email sha.southhillartists@gmail.com to let us
know you plan to attend or with questions.
We hope to see you there!
SHA 2026 Art Retreat — Pricing Information & What’s Included
• $125.00 — One-day Art Escape pass (Wednesday, October 21st, 2026)
• 2 Meals – Breakfast & Dinner (Served at 10:30 am & 4:30 pm)
• A shared workspace/ table – 2 artists per table
• Dedicated time to work on your current projects!
• A creative, fun, and supportive environment to spend the day creating art!
An active membership is required to participate in camp.
Annual Membership Fee - $50.00
Please be sure to download and complete the
Camp Registration Form to be included with your payment.
Also, don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom of the page
for additional links and important information about camp.
Thank you!
✫ Art Escape Scholarship Information ✫
✫ Art Escape Scholarship Information ✫
Southhill Artists is proud to be offering partial scholarships,
of $200.00 each to assist 1 - 2 SHA members with their camp fees.
Scholarships are made possible through generous donations
and proceeds from previous art camps.
Application forms are available at the link below.
Members are encouraged to complete and submit
the form for consideration by the SHA Board.
We look forward to supporting our members!
✫ Things to Know About Art Escape ✫
Before we arrive, the camp staff will have set up our art-creating area in the DiningHall:
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Plastic coverings on the floor
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Individual artwork tables
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Extension cords
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Shared power strips
Monday: 9:00am - 10:30am - Check-in is in the Dining Hall
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Only park in designated areas (not on the grassy fields) and enter the Dining Hall
from the front entrance.
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You may want to briefly check in and then drop off your bedroom items to your
assigned cabin, followed by setting up your individual art-creating area at your
assigned work table.
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Remember to bring a table covering & tape, give-away art supplies, and snacks to share
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Monday - Friday: 10:30 am Buffet brunch in the Dining
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Monday - Thursday: 4:30 pm Buffet dinner in the Dining
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Also in the Dining Hall 9:30am - 5:30pm daily:
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Coffee
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Hot water
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Variety of teas
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Hot beverage condiments
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Cereal cups
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Dairy and non-dairy milks
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Thursday after Brunch: Group photo
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Friday: 10:00 am Room check-out
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Friday: 11:00 am Art Camp concludes
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The camp has several (possible muddy) trails to walk when you need to feed your creative process. Please bring your rain or hiking boots!
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Camp Arnold regulations: Speed Limit: 10 mph
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Only Park in designated areas
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Quiet Time: 10:00 pm - 8:00 am
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Alcohol-free campus
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Fume-free art media
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No glitter alowed ($250 fine)
Past Camp Arnold
Art Retreats
SHA Membership Information
Membership to South Hill Artists - SHA offers individuals numerous opportunities to create, learn and gather in a supportive and creative atmosphere.
Throughout the year there are scheduled live workshops, where one can
paint and create alongside an experienced professional artist.
Twice per year, SHA holds a weeklong art camp - "Art Escape" in Eatonville, WA at an affordable cost to its members. Members will receive an email newsletter, announcements, an invitation to join the private SHA Facebook group,
and participate in various social events.
A paid SHA Membership entitles you to participate in all these activities, September through August. Payment of dues is required 30 days prior to participation in art exhibits and shows. SHA members are encouraged to volunteer and support SHA activities, events, and chartered objectives.
Membership dues are $50.00 for the 2026 - 2027 SHA year.
When joining SHA, please download and fill in the SHA Membership Form.
Send the completed form with your check to the address below.
Membership dues can also be paid at the monthly workshop meetings. Current members need to renew their membership in the month of September every year. Also, please update your contact information when
joining or renewing your SHA membership.
Please Send Your Payment To:
SHA - South Hill Artists
902 16th Ave. Ct. SE
Puyallup, WA 98372 - 4800
Please Note: The email address that generates the SHA newsletter is not monitored.
Please direct all emails and inquiries to:
Facebook Group
Our Facebook group is a private group for South Hill Artist members. We should think about using it more to share items that may be of interest to our members. Things to share could be books, artists you have learned about, new project ideas, photos of what you are doing, new art tools or supplies that others might not know about, etc. Think of ways you can contribute to our Facebook group!
Handmade Greeting Cards
SHA is also collecting handmade greeting cards to send to members
who may be going through a difficult time or facing illness.
If you’re able, please consider bringing a few card donations for SHA to have on hand.
