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Art School of SF BaySelective

Art Portfolio Prep Workshops

A program for gifted teenagers (ages 12–18) focused on drawing and painting fundamentals with an emphasis on portfolio development for college applications and competitions. Offered both online and in-studio with high-quality materials included.

Jun, Aug · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineMultiple locations<$500
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Portfolio Development
Cost<$500 · $245
Websitehttps://www.artschoolsfbay.com/kids-or-teens/teens
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)SelectiveCredit

MassArt: Summer Pre-College & Intensives

Two summer art programs for high school students: Pre-College Summer Studios (4-week program with core art courses and college credit option for grades 11–12) and Summer Intensives (2-week program with flexible scheduling and varied electives for grades 10–12). Both programs are currently not running in 2026 and will return in 2027.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineBoston, MA$500–$1,499172 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsAnimation, Illustration, Mixed Media, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Photography, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Digital Media, Architecture
Cost$500–$1,499 · $920
Websitehttps://massart.edu/youth-teen-programs/
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Centauri Summer Arts CampSelective

Centauri Summer Arts Camp

Arts-focused summer day camps offering intensive four-hour daily sessions in creative writing, fine art, digital art, film-making, and design disciplines. Programs serve ages 9–17 with both in-studio and virtual options.

Jul–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineToronto, Canada$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Painting, Pastels, Sketching, Photography, Photo Editing, Digital Art, Animation, Graphic Novel Creation, Film-making, Screenwriting, Acting, Architecture, Interior Design, Comic Creation
Cost$500–$1,499 · $349
Websitehttps://www.centauriarts.com/academy/toronto/summer-day-camps/
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Milwaukee Institute of Art and DesignSelectiveCredit

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design: Summer Pre-College Program

An intense, immersive college-level visual art and design program taught by MIAD faculty. Students create art daily, explore multiple studio disciplines, and connect with art students from across the country. Offered in two tracks: Core Studio Concepts (12 days) and Advanced Studio Concepts (19 days with college credit).

Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMilwaukee, WI$1,500–$2,999142 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsVisual Art and Design, Painting, Printmaking, Fashion Design, Photography, Graphic Design
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,060
Websitehttps://ycp.miad.edu/summer-pre-college-program/
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Washington Studio SchoolSelective

Washington Studio School: Summer Teen Art Intensive

A 4-week intensive summer program for ages 14–18 featuring drawing, painting, printmaking, cyanotypes, and mixed media. Students work under 4–5 rotating faculty mentors, learn portfolio assembly, and exhibit work in the school's gallery.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuterWashington, DC$1,500–$2,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Portfolio Development
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,950
Websitehttps://www.washingtonstudioschool.org/summerteenprogram
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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelective

Carnegie Mellon Summer: Pre-College Art Program

A selective 3- or 6-week summer art program for high school sophomores and juniors, offering studio courses in drawing, sculpture, animation, painting, digital photography, and printmaking, with portfolio development support from CMU School of Art faculty.

Jun · 3–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PA$3,000–$6,99983 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsDrawing, Sculpture, Animation, Painting, Digital Photography, Printmaking, Concept Studio
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,184
Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/art.html
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NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human DevelopmentSelective

NYU Steinhardt: High School Summer Art Intensive

A highly selective 4-week residential summer program for high school students (ages 15–18) offering intensive studio art instruction in digital art, painting, and sculpture, with visits to NYC artists' studios, galleries, and museums, culminating in a final exhibition.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialNew York, NY$3,000–$6,999111 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsStudio Art, Digital Art, Painting, Sculpture
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,800
Websitehttps://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/art-education/high-school-programs/high-school-summer-art-intensive
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)SelectiveCredit

Minneapolis College of Art and Design: Pre-College Summer Session

A 2.5-week residential summer program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors offering studio art instruction in animation, character design, illustration, painting, and foundation courses, with 3 college credits awarded upon completion.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMinneapolis, MN$3,000–$6,999156 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsAnimation, Character Design and Concept Art, Illustration, Painting, Foundation Drawing, Art History
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,650
Websitehttps://www.mcad.edu/academics/continuing-education/pre-college/summer-session
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Sarah Lawrence CollegeSelectiveCredit

Sarah Lawrence Precollege Summer: From Drawing to Painting

A 3-week intensive visual arts program combining drawing, painting, and poetry workshops for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students create project-based artwork, explore multiple media, earn three transferable college credits, and visit NYC galleries while experiencing college instruction from faculty and MFA graduates.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBronxville, NY$3,000–$6,999174 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Poetry, Visual Arts, Collage, Mixed Media, Art History
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,150
Websitehttps://www.sarahlawrence.edu/precollege/visual-arts/
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UCLA School of the Arts and ArchitectureSelectiveCredit

UCLA Arts: Summer Art Institute

An intensive three-week studio-based program for high school students (grades 9–12) offering college credit in Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture. Students complete daily instruction, critiques, and artist lectures, with the option to live on campus or commute.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999217 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,936
Websitehttps://summer.arts.ucla.edu/art
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UCLA School of the Arts and ArchitectureSelectiveCredit

UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture (UCLA Arts) High School Summer Programs

Intensive three-week summer studio programs in art, design media arts, game lab, AI and art, and architecture for high school students. Programs offer hands-on instruction, artist lectures, critiques, and UCLA college credit options.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999217 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM, Academic
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Photography, Design Media Arts, Game Lab, Artificial Intelligence and Art, Architecture
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,641
Websitehttps://summer.arts.ucla.edu/high-school-summer-institutes-2026
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Snow Farm: The New England Craft ProgramSelective

Snow Farm Summer: Summer Art Program for High School Students

A two-week residential summer art program for high school students (ages 14–18) on a 50-acre farm in the Berkshires, offering instruction in ceramics, flameworking, metalsmithing, sculpture, painting, and stained glass across two concurrent studios daily, with evening open studio, weekend workshops, and field trips.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialWilliamsburg, MA$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsCeramics, Flameworking, Metalsmithing, Jewelry, Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Stained Glass, Mosaics
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,975
Websitehttps://www.snowfarm.org/teens/summer-art-program
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Cow House StudiosSelective

Cow House Studios: Summer Art Programs

A 28-day residential summer art program on a 180-acre Irish farm for high school students (ages 15–17) featuring daily drawing with concentrations in painting, photography, or ceramics, mentorship from accomplished visual artists, and immersive studio work combined with cultural excursions throughout Southeast Ireland.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialRathnure, Ireland$7,000+Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Life Drawing, Cyanotypes, Darkroom Printing, Oil Painting
Cost$7,000+ · $7,200
Websitehttps://cowhousestudios.com/programs/summer-art-programs
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The Governor's Institutes of VermontCredit

The Governor's Institutes of Vermont

Residential summer programs across eight institutes (Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Global Issues & Youth Action, Health & Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, Technology & Design, Weather & Climate Science) for high school students on Vermont college campuses.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locationsFreeSee Apply page for 2026 dates
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsTheater, Music, Writing, Painting, Film, Dance, Comics, Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Social Justice, Climate Change, Political Leadership, General Medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Emergency Medicine, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Research, Dentistry, Statistics, Programming, Geometry, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Cybersecurity, Graphic Design, Meteorology, Weather Forecasting, Atmospheric Science
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://giv.org/summer-institutes/
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Montclair Art Museum

Montclair Art Museum: SummerART Camps

Two-week full-day visual arts camps for children and teens featuring studio art instruction, gallery exploration, and end-of-session exhibitions led by professional teaching artists.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuterMontclair, NJ<$50077 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts, Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Mixed Media
Cost<$500 · $485
Websitehttps://www.montclairartmuseum.org/summerart
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Pratt Institute

Pratt Institute: Summer Scholars

Art and design studio classes for middle and high school students, offering six course options taught by Pratt faculty. Students attend two-week sessions in July with hands-on instruction in architecture, drawing, painting, textiles, and portfolio development.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterBrooklyn, NY<$500163 days
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsArchitecture, Drawing, Painting, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Portfolio Development
Cost<$500 · $395
Websitehttps://www.pratt.edu/administrative-departments/office-of-the-provost/center-for-art-design-and-community-engagement-k-12/summer-scholars/
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Mason Community Arts Academy

Mason City Arts Academy: Summer Programs

Summer arts programs hosted at George Mason University offering classes in acting, theater, film, music, and visual arts for ages 3.5–18+, with weekly sessions running June through August.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterFairfax, VA<$500Registration for 2027 opens in January
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsActing, Theater, Musical Theater, Improv, Technical Theater, Film, Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Music Composition, Choir, Instrumental Music, Strings, Guitar, Piano, Music Production, Songwriting, Drawing, Painting, Studio Art, Digital Illustration, Animation, Photography
Cost<$500 · $476
Websitehttps://masonacademy.gmu.edu/summer/
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Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Museum of Fine Arts Houston: The Glassell Junior School

The Glassell Junior School offers art instruction for students ages 3 to 14 in disciplines including drawing, painting, ceramics, animation, and fashion design through in-person classes at the museum campus.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterHouston, TX<$500Rolling
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Ceramics, Animation, Fashion Design
Cost<$500 · $125
Websitehttps://www.mfah.org/visit/glassell-junior-school/
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Sawtooth School for Visual Art

Sawtooth School for Visual Art: Summer Programs

Summer day camp offering hands-on visual arts instruction for children ages 6–16 in morning and afternoon sessions (3 hours each) throughout June and July at two downtown Winston-Salem locations.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterWinston-Salem, NC<$500Registration opens early February; cancellation deadline late May
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts, Ceramics, Glass, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Digital Arts, Printmaking, Textiles
Cost<$500 · $250
Websitehttps://www.sawtooth.org/classes-camps/youth-classes/
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Virginia ARTFactory (ARTfactory Creative Arts Center)

Virginia ARTFactory: Summer Camps

Virginia ARTFactory offers multiple summer camp options including Arts Exploration Camp for ages 5–12, Pied Piper Theatre Intensives for ages 8–16, and Dungeons & Dragons Camp for ages 10–14. Programs feature instruction from professional teaching artists and focus on visual arts, performing arts, and creative play.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterManassas, VA<$500Rolling
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVisual Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Acting, Movement, Music, Drawing, Painting, Dungeons & Dragons
Cost<$500 · $300
Websitehttps://www.virginiaartfactory.org/
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Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center: Summer Art Camp

A multi-week summer art program offering over 100 classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, photography, fashion design, cooking, and drama for ages 3–17, with flexible session formats from early care through full-day attendance.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterWayne, PA<$500Rolling; scholarships require 30-day advance notice
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry Making, Fashion Design, Photography, Drama, Cooking
Cost<$500 · $275
Websitehttps://www.wayneart.org/camp/
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SF Recreation & Parks Department

SF Recreation and Parks Department: Sharon Art Studio Summer Camp

A 3-week half-day summer camp for teens and tweens (ages 11–17) offering instruction in ceramics, jewelry and metal arts, fine arts, and mixed media. Sessions run Monday–Thursday in June and July with an art show finale.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterSan Francisco, CA$500–$1,499131 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsCeramics, Jewelry Making, Metalsmithing, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Printmaking, Plein Air
Cost$500–$1,499 · $660
Websitehttps://www.sharonartstudio.org/summer-camp
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The New SchoolCredit

The New School: Parsons Youth & Pre-College Programs

A portfolio of summer programs for grades 6–12 offering intensive studio courses in design, fashion, photography, and visual arts at Parsons' New York campus and select international locations.

Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY$500–$1,499165 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Fashion Design, Digital Photography, Interior Design, Photography, Art and Design
Cost$500–$1,499 · $790
Websitehttps://cpe.newschool.edu/youth-and-pre-college/parsons-academy-summer-programs/
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Rutgers Community Arts / Mason Gross School of the Arts

Rutgers Community Arts: Summer Art and Design Programs

In-person day camp offering Foundation and Portfolio tracks in visual art and design disciplines including drawing, painting, graphic design, and digital photography. Foundation classes are half-day or full-day options for beginners in grades 6–12; Portfolio classes are full-day intensives for experienced students in grades 9–12.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterNew Brunswick, NJ$500–$1,499172 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Digital Photography
Cost$500–$1,499 · $650
Websitehttps://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/degrees-programs/community-arts/
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