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Art Portfolio Development
Summer Portfolio Intensive
Art Portfolio Development
Summer Portfolio Intensive
Summer Art Portfolio Intensive
2025 Summer Portfolio Intensive
Join us from June 23 to August 30, 2025 for a transformative summer of focused portfolio development.
Our Summer Art Portfolio Intensive is for anyone looking to build a standout art portfolio within a limited timeframe. This course is the most ideal for high school students preparing for art college or university admission and middle school/junior high school students applying to specialized art high schools.
Our Summer Art Portfolio Intensive offers comprehensive preparation for art program applications with studio classes and specialized summer events, including college application workshops, college info sessions, and portfolio reviews. Through our course, students develop well-rounded portfolios and gain insights into art program admissions.
In our rigorous studio classes, students take creative risks, explore diverse art techniques and mediums, and engage in tailored projects individually devised for their objectives.
With our personalized and one-to-one instruction, students build standout portfolios and get admitted to their top-choice art colleges and art high schools.
of the students who completed our Summer Art Portfolio Intensive have been accepted to their top-choice schools!
No prior art experience is necessary to join our class!
Whether you have prior art experience or are just beginning to explore your passion for art, our course will guide you in developing the best version of your art portfolio, project by project.
Our enrollment period will start early in spring 2025.
All You Need in Art School Prep
The Summer Art Portfolio Intensive offers everything you need to apply to prestigious art schools/programs, including studio classes for portfolio development, college application guidance and workshops, information sessions by college representatives, and portfolio reviews.
Flexible scheduling
Choose a course duration that fits your summer schedule within our seasonal period. Whether you need a short, intensive boost or a longer, more in-depth exploration, select the option that best aligns with your needs and goals. Tailor your experience to your timeline and make the most of your summertime learning!
Rigorous Studio
Our classes push the boundaries of your artistic skills, guiding you through experimental practices that challenge and elevate your work. Each project is tailored to your unique goals with personalized instruction, helping you develop a portfolio that reflects your potential and prepares you for success in art program applications.
Course Structure
Course Duration
- 1 week
- 2 weeks
- 3 weeks
- 4 weeks
- 5 weeks
- 6 weeks
- 7 weeks
- 8 weeks
- 9 weeks
- 10 weeks
- 11 weeks
Your course can take place at any time during the summer period. Please check this page early in 2025 for the specific summer dates.
Class Structure
Students can take up to 10 classes per week, with two 4-hour classes offered each day. Classes are available for both in-person or online.
Throughout the class, the instructor makes rounds to give personalized guidance to each student on their individual projects.
We maintain small class sizes with an average student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1 to optimize the learning experience and portfolio development process.
Student Work
Schedule & Tuition
| Session A (Eastern Time) | Session B (Eastern Time) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 3 PM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 3 PM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 3 PM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 3 PM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 3 PM – 7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
* There is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $50 for all packages.
| Package Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 1 week | $1,580 |
| 2 weeks | $3,120 |
| 3 weeks | $4,620 |
| 4 weeks | $6,080 |
| 5 weeks | $7,500 |
| 6 weeks | $8,880 |
| 7 weeks | $10,220 |
| 8 weeks | $11,520 |
| 9 weeks | $12,780 |
| 10 weeks | $14,000 |
| 11 weeks | $15,180 |
| 12 weeks | $16,320 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
➔ What should I include in my portfolio?
A variety of works showing technical skill, creativity, and personal voice; typically 12–20 pieces.
➔ Do I need to include observational drawing?
Yes, most schools want to see foundational skills like still life, figure drawing, or environmental
