Four weeks, four disciplines—unforgettable!
The Summer Academy is the definitive program for talented and motivated high school students: a four-week, college-level art-making experience in the nation’s first and premier school of fine art.
For students contemplating a career in the fine arts or the pursuit of an art degree in college, the benefits of this 4-week, pre-college program are extraordinary:
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Rigorous courses in drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking
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An exceptional faculty of PAFA instructors who are, themselves, practicing artists
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Day trips to the museums and galleries of Philadelphia, New York and Washington, DC, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
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Visits to artists’ studios, where students learn first-hand how artists develop ideas, create art and build careers
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Information sessions on applying to art school and preparing a portfolio
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A culminating student exhibition, complete with a reception and awards ceremony for family and friends in PAFA’s Gallery 128
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Four college-level credits for students who successfully complete the program.
More Information & How to Apply
Eligibility
The Summer Academy is open to high school students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grades, or their freshman year of college, in Fall 2012. The program welcomes talented young artists of varying artistic training/experience, who demonstrate dedication and enthusiasm toward honing their craft and exploring the world of art.
Contact Us
Questions? E-mail continuinged@pafa.edu or call 215-972-7632.
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