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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–$6,99982 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–$6,999110 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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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–$6,999216 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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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsSelectiveCredit

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Summer Academy

A four-week intensive college-level studio art program for high school students featuring foundations of drawing plus three elective concentrations in oil painting, sculpture, printmaking, illustration, animation, and digital media. Students receive portfolio preparation, museum exhibitions, and instruction from PAFA faculty.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsDrawing, Oil Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Digital Media, Illustration, Animation, Portfolio Preparation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,680

Websitehttps://www.pafa.org/school/academics/pre-college/summer-academy

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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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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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Worcester Academy

Worcester Academy: Visual & Performing Arts Programs

A 1-week day camp for ages 8–15 exploring visual arts including watercolor, gouache painting, cyanotype, still-life drawing, printmaking, mixed media collages, fiber arts, nature journaling, plein air, drawing, and sculpture.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterWorcester, MA<$500

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsVisual Arts, Watercolor, Gouache Painting, Cyanotype, Still-Life Drawing, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Fiber Arts, Nature Journaling, Plein Air, Drawing, Sculpture

Cost<$500 · $485

Websitehttp://www.worcesteracademycamps.com/worcester-academy-visual-arts/

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Brookline Arts Center

Brookline Arts Center: Summer Art Programs

Full-day, week-long summer art programs for ages 5–17 featuring courses in painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, metalsmithing, comics, illustration, and mixed media. Multiple 1-week sessions run throughout July and August 2026.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBrookline, MA$500–$1,499

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPainting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking, Collage, Mixed Media, Jewelry, Metalsmithing, Cartooning, Illustration, Design

Cost$500–$1,499 · $521

Websitehttps://brooklineartscenter.org/summer-2026-kids

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Danforth Museum

Danforth Museum: Summer Arts for Teens

Five-day summer art intensives for high school students taught by working artists and qualified instructors. Courses include sculpture, fashion design, portrait and figure drawing, expressive painting and printmaking, and fantasy art illustration.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterFramingham, MA$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsSculpture, Fashion Design, Portrait and Figure Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Fantasy Art Illustration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $510

Websitehttps://danforth.framingham.edu/learn-create/teens-summer/

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Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University: Satori Summer Camp

A non-competitive, enrichment-focused summer camp for gifted and intellectually talented students ages 12–18 that allows participants to select three mini-courses across diverse subjects like multimedia design, journalism, brain science, and the arts while socializing with intellectual peers.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterCheney, WA$500–$1,499233 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsMultimedia Design, Journalism, Brain Science, Sculpture, Archaeology, Acting, Literary Criticism

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://inside.ewu.edu/satoricamp/

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Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey: Teen Summer Art Camp

A one-week day camp for ages 13+ offering multiple rotating art disciplines including ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing, jewelry design, illustration, and more. Students attend daily 10 AM–3 PM with morning and afternoon studio sessions.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterSummit, NJ$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsCeramics, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Jewelry Design, Illustration, Comics and Anime, Fashion Design, Collage and Mixed Media, Paper Art

Cost$500–$1,499 · $510

Websitehttps://www.artcenternj.org/school-studio/art-camp/

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ST.ART Artist Programs

Zip ST.ART at St. Edward's University - 1wk for 9th, 10th & 11th grade artists + designers

A one-week residential summer program for high school artists at St. Edward's University in Austin. Students select two studio classes from options including Comics & Character Design, Animation & Digital Media, Ceramics, Figure Drawing, Printmaking, and more, with over 30 hours of instruction, housing, meals, and Austin cultural activities included.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAustin, TX$1,500–$2,999155 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsComics & Character Design, Animation & Digital Media, Ceramics, Sculpture, Figure Drawing, Printmaking, Relief Printmaking, Painting, Mixed Media, Eco Art, Still Life Drawing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,725

Websitehttps://startartistprograms.org/zip/

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New England CollegeCredit

Institute of Art & Design at NEC: Pre-College Summer Program

A two-week residential or commuter summer program for ages 14–18 offering instruction in creative writing and visual arts, with electives in sculpture, mixed media, comic arts, drawing, painting, game design, graphic design, illustration, photography, and portfolio development. Students earn 4 college credits.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialHenniker, NH$1,500–$2,999202 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsCreative Writing, Visual Arts, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Comic Arts, Drawing and Painting, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Portfolio Development

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,300

Websitehttps://www.nec.edu/precollege

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Maryland Institute College of Art

Maryland Institute College of Art: YPS Summer Art Camp

A multi-week summer art camp offering instruction in various visual art disciplines for middle and high school students. Students explore painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and other media while developing artistic skills and creative expression.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterBaltimore, MD$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPainting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Visual Arts

Cost$1,500–$2,999

Websitehttps://www.mica.edu/non-degree-learning-opportunities/programs-for-youth/programs-for-children-and-teens/young-people-s-studios-summer-art-camp/

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Boston UniversityCredit

Boston University Visual Arts Summer Institute (VASI)

A four-week intensive visual arts program for high school students ages 15–18 offering studio instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking with individual studio space, college credit, and portfolio development support.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$3,000–$6,999124 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Graphic Design, Portfolio Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,800

Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/cfa/vasi/

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Usdan Center for the Arts

Usdan Center: Summer Art Program on Long Island

An ACA-accredited residential and day summer art camp on Long Island offering over a dozen visual arts disciplines including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, fashion design, and more for grades 2–12, with flexible 1-week and 4-week sessions.

Jun–Aug · 1–4 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialWheatley Heights, NY$3,000–$6,999329 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPainting & Drawing, Ceramics & Pottery, Sculpture, Comic Art & Graphic Novels, Photography, Jewelry Making & Mixed Media, Sewing & Fashion Design, LEGO Construction

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,300

Websitehttps://www.usdan.org/summer-camp/departments/art

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Beam Center

Beam Camp: Sleepaway Summer Program

A residential sleepaway program focused on hands-on making, building, and collaboration. Campers engage in large-scale projects, independent skill-building, domain explorations, and community care activities across multiple shop spaces including wood, metal, and digital fabrication labs.

Jun–Aug · 2–4 wk sessionsResidentialStrafford, NH$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsMaking and Building, Design, Fabrication, Woodworking, Metalworking, Digital Fabrication, Arts, Sculpture, Jewelry, Furniture Design, Project-Based Learning

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,330

Websitehttps://beamcamp.org/

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Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Summer Program

A 5-week intensive, college-level summer program in art and design for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students take studio classes in disciplines like drawing, fashion, animation, architecture, and more, with daily critiques, museum visits, and a final portfolio showcase on RISD's Providence campus.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterProvidence, RI$7,000+Rolling (Summer 2026 applications closed; Summer 2027 opens November 2026)

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsDrawing, Fashion Design, Animation, Architecture, Interior Design, Sculpture, Ceramics, Art and Design

Cost$7,000+ · $9,595

Websitehttps://precollege.risd.edu/

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