The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art Young Masters Workshops gives teens, 12 and up, the opportunity to grow as artists by strengthening their foundational skill-set for drawing and painting. In these workshops, we challenge the students, create good habits, and achieve individual goals. Days are filled with classroom projects, visiting artists' demos/lectures and art history lessons. All levels are encouraged to enroll.
- 1-Week Intensive Drawing Workshop
July 15th - 19th| I July 29th - August 2nd
- 1-Week Intensive Painting Workshop
July 22nd - 26th | August 5th - 9th
- Portfolios and Beyond with Ramon Hurtado
July 13th - 10 weeks - Saturdays
In this class, students learn how to create successful portfolios and supporting materials when applying for colleges, scholarships and grants. Topics include researching schools and their admission requirements, portfolio organization, effective sequencing of images, tips for photographing artwork and the creation of a visually cohesive presentation. Additionally, we will cover various essay writing strategies that will help students craft engaging personal statements. As the class progresses, portfolio and essay advice will be offered on a individual basis, helping each student meet their personal goals. There will also be designated studio time during which students can work on their portfolio pieces with instructor guidance.
OTIS SUMMER OF ART
Summer of Art is an intensive art and design program designed to develop and enhance artistic and creative skills for students 15 years
and older. Immerse yourself in a dynamic, creative environment with other students who are passionate about art and design.This summer, build and develop your creative and artistic skills while exploring a specific medium or aspect of art and design. Check out www.otis.edu/soa for details.
SUMMER INSTITUTE RESIDENCY PROGRAM AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Drawn by the quality and reputation of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the excitement of downtown Chicago, high school students of diverse backgrounds and experiences come to the Early College Program (ECP) to strengthen their commitment to the study of art and design and develop a strong portfolio for college admission. ECP provides excellence in precollege, interdisciplinary art, design, and creative writing education by focusing on contemporary practices that develop visual and conceptual skills, facilitate portfolio development for college admissions, expose high school students to SAIC faculty and institutional resources, and offer opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit. www.saic.edu/
NEW AP ART STUDENTS MEETING
May 23, 2013 - 3:20-5:30
Roberts Art Gallery
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' VISUAL ART CONTEST / EXHIBITION OF HONG KONG PHOTOGRAPHY 2013
Submission Period: May 16 - 31, 2013
Your are invited to participate in the International Students' Visual Arts Contest / Exhibition of Hong Kong - Photography 2013. The theme of this year's HKISAC is "My Place - My People." Deadline for entries is May 31, 2013. Prizes include US$1,000 cash and a free trip to Hong Kong.
Students in primary and secondary schools are encouraged to enter the contest. The judging panel is a group of professional photographers, renowned artists, and art educators. Winning artwork will be exhibited in Hong Kong in August 2013.
View contest details at www.hkisac.org. For more information, email hkisac2013@gmail.com.
PLEASE DONATE NOW TO GIVE NEW ART STUDENTS NECESSARY SUMMER MATERIALS
I just created a new request for my classroom: Give New AP Art Students Necessary Summer Materials.If you chip in to help my students, you'll get awesome photos and our heartfelt thanks. Your support would mean so much to us. Thank you, Amy
UCLA SUMMER ART INSTITUTE
Summer Art Institute is designed for exceptionally talented and motivated high school students, grades 9-12. Each session is two weeks long and offers young artists an opportunity to earn three units of UCLA college credit. Students can commute to campus for five days a week of intensive studio work, or opt to stay in UCLA residential housing halls with meal plan and supervised evening and weekend activities.
The program is expensive, but there is financial aid. Classes vary according to the instructor, but most participating students have recommended it.
www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/art/overview.htm