Our application is SELF-MANAGED: assemble the following materials and mail them in a single package. For questions, please contact the Continuing Education Programs Office at 215-972-7632 or continuinged@pafa.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The Summer Academy has a rolling application deadline, accepting applications on a space-available basis. Early registration is encouraged as a wait list is anticipated.
Complete all sections (2 pages). Be sure to type or print legibly. Download the form here.
Students who require housing will eventually need to submit an additional application to Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs (see Residential Services). The Julian Krinsky housing application should be submitted after acceptance to the Summer Academy program, by June 1. All application materials for residential services should be submitted directly to Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs.
One letter of recommendation is required. It should come from an art teacher or guidance counselor who is familiar with you and your artistic ability. Be sure to give the person you have selected enough time to write his/her recommendation well before you plan to submit your Summer Academy application. We highly recommend that you have the letter sealed (and signed across the seal) before it is sent to your attention. Include the letter with the rest of your application materials.
A portfolio of 5–10 images is required for application to the Summer Academy program. Your portfolio should consist of your strongest, most recent work, indicating your abilities as well as your interests. Include examples of observational drawing (i.e., drawings made while looking at actual objects). These can include figure drawing, portrait, still life, interior space, landscape, etc.
Portfolios may be submitted as digital images, slides, photographs or actual work (accompanying the rest of your application materials; return postage must be included). Indicate your name, as well as the title (if applicable), media, dimensions and year completed for each artwork; digital portfolios must include a printed image list with this information. For applicants submitting digital portfolios, please consider the following guidelines:
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Image quality is important. Photograph all artwork with sufficient lighting and with a neutral background. Position artwork directly facing the camera -- do not photograph artwork viewed at an angle. Be sure your images are in focus.
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Digital images should be submitted on a CD only. Do not submit images on a DVD.
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All portfolio images are recommended to be saved in JPEG format. PDF images are acceptable.
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Save all images in a single folder. Do not use PowerPoint or any other presentation format.
Please note: Your portfolio will be returned only if you provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.