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2016-2017 Opportunities
Investigation NOW - The Art Ed Department at VCU is offering a contemporary art workshop for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders this fall! The workshop will meet on Fridays from 5:00-8:00pm. Students will be led by a team of art educators who will engage students in the interdisciplinary considerations central to the work of contemporary artists!!!
DATES: Oct 14th Oct 21st Oct 28th Nov 4th Nov 18th
THEME: "FUTURE(S)!"
COST: $90. Pizza and art materials are included.
DEADLINE: Applications are due Oct. 11th. Send applications and check to: (Attn: Investigation Now) 812 W Franklin St PO Box 843084 Richmond VA, 23284. You can also sign up online at vcuinvestigationnowblog.wordpress.com/sign-up/
Museum Leaders in Training program at the VMFA
M.LiT is a 12-week, teen program in which teens acquire career development and leadership training from staff and instructors at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Teens explore museum careers and advise in the development of teen programs. With the help of guest lecturers and VMFA staff, teens learn teambuilding, research, and occupational skills and build relationships with peers, mentors, and museum professionals.
The 2016-2017 curriculum will focus on archival documentation. Teens will attend weekly sessions that include lectures exploring the various approaches to archiving across museum departments and hands-on workshops that illustrate the strategies professionals employ when documenting and storing works of art and other media for long-term preservation in a collection. Participants will work together to create an original archive of Virginia artist, Willie Anne Wright, and present their research held at the program’s conclusion.
Richmond-Metro area teens in grades 8-12 are eligible to apply for the highly-competitive program. Up to 20 teens will be selected to participate based upon their artistic merit, writing ability, teacher recommendations, regional demographics and leadership qualifications.
Final Deadline: Sep 14, 2016
Applicants will be notified of decision by Sep 23, 2016
DATES: Oct 14th Oct 21st Oct 28th Nov 4th Nov 18th
THEME: "FUTURE(S)!"
COST: $90. Pizza and art materials are included.
DEADLINE: Applications are due Oct. 11th. Send applications and check to: (Attn: Investigation Now) 812 W Franklin St PO Box 843084 Richmond VA, 23284. You can also sign up online at vcuinvestigationnowblog.wordpress.com/sign-up/
Museum Leaders in Training program at the VMFA
M.LiT is a 12-week, teen program in which teens acquire career development and leadership training from staff and instructors at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Teens explore museum careers and advise in the development of teen programs. With the help of guest lecturers and VMFA staff, teens learn teambuilding, research, and occupational skills and build relationships with peers, mentors, and museum professionals.
The 2016-2017 curriculum will focus on archival documentation. Teens will attend weekly sessions that include lectures exploring the various approaches to archiving across museum departments and hands-on workshops that illustrate the strategies professionals employ when documenting and storing works of art and other media for long-term preservation in a collection. Participants will work together to create an original archive of Virginia artist, Willie Anne Wright, and present their research held at the program’s conclusion.
Richmond-Metro area teens in grades 8-12 are eligible to apply for the highly-competitive program. Up to 20 teens will be selected to participate based upon their artistic merit, writing ability, teacher recommendations, regional demographics and leadership qualifications.
Final Deadline: Sep 14, 2016
Applicants will be notified of decision by Sep 23, 2016
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VCU Arts
What’s so special about Richmond, Virginia? RVA, as we call it, is a thriving arts metropolis located along the James River. We have history, a booming music scene and restaurants to write home about.
You owe it to yourself to visit.
Saturday, October 8, 2016 – Open House
Saturday, October 29, 2016 – Open House + National Portfolio Day
Tours, meetings with VCUarts students and faculty, portfolio reviews and audition prep.
More information about Open House
Tours
VCUarts info sessions and tours are offered every Monday through Friday, 1–3pm.
More information and RSVP for tour
Events in your area
Can’t make it to campus? Come see us at an event near you.
Like what you see? Apply Now!
Deadline for scholarship consideration: November 15
Portfolios due by December 5
Regular consideration: January 15
Portfolios due by February 2
What’s so special about Richmond, Virginia? RVA, as we call it, is a thriving arts metropolis located along the James River. We have history, a booming music scene and restaurants to write home about.
You owe it to yourself to visit.
Saturday, October 8, 2016 – Open House
Saturday, October 29, 2016 – Open House + National Portfolio Day
Tours, meetings with VCUarts students and faculty, portfolio reviews and audition prep.
More information about Open House
Tours
VCUarts info sessions and tours are offered every Monday through Friday, 1–3pm.
More information and RSVP for tour
Events in your area
Can’t make it to campus? Come see us at an event near you.
Like what you see? Apply Now!
Deadline for scholarship consideration: November 15
Portfolios due by December 5
Regular consideration: January 15
Portfolios due by February 2
2016 Summer Arts Programs
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Studio School
Visual Arts Center Summer Classes and Camps
University of Richmond's Art Courses - Summer School for High School Students
Art Haus Visual Arts Studio High School Classes
Richmond Art Center Camps
Visual Arts Center Summer Classes and Camps
University of Richmond's Art Courses - Summer School for High School Students
Art Haus Visual Arts Studio High School Classes
Richmond Art Center Camps
2015-2016 Opportunities
2015 Summer Art Programs
VCUarts Summer Intensive residency program offers high school students an opportunity to explore their interests in the fine arts, design arts or performing arts; promotes cross-disciplinary approaches to creative activity; and imparts practical knowledge and skills to prepare performing artists for college auditions and visual artists for the creation of their application portfolios. Deadline 4/1/15
MICA Pre-College Program The four-week Pre-College Studio Residency Program in Baltimore is an intensive college-level experience designed to help participants make the leap from thinking like a high-school art student to thinking like an artist-making art that reflects a new level of skill and personal vision, communicating ideas about art in daily critiques, and building a professional portfolio of work. June 25 - July 23 Deadline 3/27
School of the Art Institute of Chicago High school students who are at least 15 years old and not more than 18 years old and have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible to enroll in the Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI). One of the key things that distinguishes SAIC from other art and design schools is our belief that meaning and making are inseparable. That means you begin with an idea and choose the media that best helps you realize your vision. We teach you to think and work the way contemporary artists and designers do. Deadline 4/15
Cleveland Institute of Art Sharpen your artistic skills. Experiment with new media. Build your portfolio. And focus on your art at Cleveland Institute of Art's Pre-College Program. During this two or four-week residential program, you'll use the tools and processes available only to our students and experience the life of an art student at a premier college of art and design. Deadline 5/5
SCAD Rising Star Program This challenging five-week program awards college credit to rising high school seniors who are ready for a university experience at SCAD Savannah, SCAD Atlanta or SCAD Hong Kong. Students enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their portfolios. Deadline 5/4
Atlanta — June 20-July 22, 2016
Hong Kong — June 27-July 29, 2016
Savannah — June 20-July 22, 2016
SVA Summer Pre-College is an intensive three-week program that provides the experience of attending art school in the heart of New York City. Students are immersed in their chosen field of study through unique studio projects and instruction from SVA’s award-winning faculty. Classes are taught Monday through Friday from 9 am - 4 pm and take place in SVA facilities. The program is further enhanced by a robust offering of evening and weekend chaperoned activities and events that take full advantage of the social and cultural life of New York City. Deadline
Governor's School @ Radford University for Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts works to enhance the individual college experience as students grow and learn. The dates for Governor's School 2016 are June 26-July 23, 2016. Deadline 11/10/15
VCUarts Summer Intensive residency program offers high school students an opportunity to explore their interests in the fine arts, design arts or performing arts; promotes cross-disciplinary approaches to creative activity; and imparts practical knowledge and skills to prepare performing artists for college auditions and visual artists for the creation of their application portfolios. Deadline 4/1/15
MICA Pre-College Program The four-week Pre-College Studio Residency Program in Baltimore is an intensive college-level experience designed to help participants make the leap from thinking like a high-school art student to thinking like an artist-making art that reflects a new level of skill and personal vision, communicating ideas about art in daily critiques, and building a professional portfolio of work. June 25 - July 23 Deadline 3/27
School of the Art Institute of Chicago High school students who are at least 15 years old and not more than 18 years old and have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible to enroll in the Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI). One of the key things that distinguishes SAIC from other art and design schools is our belief that meaning and making are inseparable. That means you begin with an idea and choose the media that best helps you realize your vision. We teach you to think and work the way contemporary artists and designers do. Deadline 4/15
Cleveland Institute of Art Sharpen your artistic skills. Experiment with new media. Build your portfolio. And focus on your art at Cleveland Institute of Art's Pre-College Program. During this two or four-week residential program, you'll use the tools and processes available only to our students and experience the life of an art student at a premier college of art and design. Deadline 5/5
- Session 1: July 10-July 22
- Session 2: July 24-August 5
SCAD Rising Star Program This challenging five-week program awards college credit to rising high school seniors who are ready for a university experience at SCAD Savannah, SCAD Atlanta or SCAD Hong Kong. Students enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their portfolios. Deadline 5/4
Atlanta — June 20-July 22, 2016
Hong Kong — June 27-July 29, 2016
Savannah — June 20-July 22, 2016
SVA Summer Pre-College is an intensive three-week program that provides the experience of attending art school in the heart of New York City. Students are immersed in their chosen field of study through unique studio projects and instruction from SVA’s award-winning faculty. Classes are taught Monday through Friday from 9 am - 4 pm and take place in SVA facilities. The program is further enhanced by a robust offering of evening and weekend chaperoned activities and events that take full advantage of the social and cultural life of New York City. Deadline
Governor's School @ Radford University for Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts works to enhance the individual college experience as students grow and learn. The dates for Governor's School 2016 are June 26-July 23, 2016. Deadline 11/10/15
Art School Events
VCU Arts - You're special. So are we. What’s so special about Richmond, VA? RVA, as we call it, is a thriving arts metropolis located along the James River. We have history, a booming music scene and restaurants to write home about. You owe it to yourself to visit.
Saturday, October 3, 2015 – Open House - RSVP for Open House
Saturday, October 31, 2015 – Open House + National Portfolio Day - More information about National Portfolio Day
Tours
VCUarts info sessions and tours are offered every Monday through Friday, 1–3pm.
More information and RSVP for tour
Events in your area Can’t make it to campus?
Come see us at an event near you.
VCU Arts - You're special. So are we. What’s so special about Richmond, VA? RVA, as we call it, is a thriving arts metropolis located along the James River. We have history, a booming music scene and restaurants to write home about. You owe it to yourself to visit.
Saturday, October 3, 2015 – Open House - RSVP for Open House
Saturday, October 31, 2015 – Open House + National Portfolio Day - More information about National Portfolio Day
Tours
VCUarts info sessions and tours are offered every Monday through Friday, 1–3pm.
More information and RSVP for tour
Events in your area Can’t make it to campus?
Come see us at an event near you.
Art Competitions
VA State Fair Competition - Deadline Sept 4th
YoungArts Program & Scholarship - Deadline Oct 16th
Open to 10th-12th grade students who have a portfolio of work to submit.The portfolio should demonstrate original thinking and a willingness to take creative risks. While it is expected that you will consult with your teachers in the selection of portfolio material, you are urged to submit work you feel best represents your personal creative interests and is work done outside of class.
Portfolio must include a total of ten (10) of your best works from the last two years. Five (5) of the ten requested should reflect a cohesive idea or technique or theme. A written statement that describes your point of view as an artist and your career aspirations (not to exceed one page, double spaced.)
PTSA Reflections Contest - Deadline Oct 23rd
VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship - Deadline Nov 6
This is geared towards students who have a portfolio of work and intend on applying to an art school.
Art Workshops & Classes
VMFA - Museum Leaders in Training - Deadline for application Sept 13th
"This professional development course will familiarize students with the theories behind and responsibilities of a curator, exhibition designer, educator and the exhibition team. The student will gain hands-on experience with the process of creating an exhibition from concept to design to installation." 12 weeks program; Saturdays
VA State Fair Competition - Deadline Sept 4th
YoungArts Program & Scholarship - Deadline Oct 16th
Open to 10th-12th grade students who have a portfolio of work to submit.The portfolio should demonstrate original thinking and a willingness to take creative risks. While it is expected that you will consult with your teachers in the selection of portfolio material, you are urged to submit work you feel best represents your personal creative interests and is work done outside of class.
Portfolio must include a total of ten (10) of your best works from the last two years. Five (5) of the ten requested should reflect a cohesive idea or technique or theme. A written statement that describes your point of view as an artist and your career aspirations (not to exceed one page, double spaced.)
PTSA Reflections Contest - Deadline Oct 23rd
VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship - Deadline Nov 6
This is geared towards students who have a portfolio of work and intend on applying to an art school.
Art Workshops & Classes
VMFA - Museum Leaders in Training - Deadline for application Sept 13th
"This professional development course will familiarize students with the theories behind and responsibilities of a curator, exhibition designer, educator and the exhibition team. The student will gain hands-on experience with the process of creating an exhibition from concept to design to installation." 12 weeks program; Saturdays
T h e A r t L e a g u e @ The Visual Arts Center of Richmond
With access to VisArts professional studios and faculty resources, The Art League will complement existing high school art classes ranging from specific mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture) to AP portfolio development classes, as well as provide an outlet for students who want more variety than they able to get in their high school programs.
In addition to a two-hour, once a week class, The Art LeagUe will seek to build a community of artists, art appreciators, makers, and innovators from high schools throughout the Metro Richmond area. Students will have the opportunity to create collaborative installations and exhibits, curate art shows, volunteer, intern, and work side-by-side with some of the most prominent visual artists in Richmond.
Fall 2015 Program:
Students will enroll in a twelve week course combining 6 weeks each of 2D and 3D classes.
Please see full course description on our website at www.visarts.org under “Classes”.
Schedule: Wednesday September 16th-December 2nd
6:30 – 7:00pm: Visit gallery, start on studio projects, homework, eat snack.
7:00 – 9:00pm: 2D and 3D studio classes
Cost: $285 Non Members
$270 Members
*Students must be 14-18 years old
With access to VisArts professional studios and faculty resources, The Art League will complement existing high school art classes ranging from specific mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture) to AP portfolio development classes, as well as provide an outlet for students who want more variety than they able to get in their high school programs.
In addition to a two-hour, once a week class, The Art LeagUe will seek to build a community of artists, art appreciators, makers, and innovators from high schools throughout the Metro Richmond area. Students will have the opportunity to create collaborative installations and exhibits, curate art shows, volunteer, intern, and work side-by-side with some of the most prominent visual artists in Richmond.
Fall 2015 Program:
Students will enroll in a twelve week course combining 6 weeks each of 2D and 3D classes.
Please see full course description on our website at www.visarts.org under “Classes”.
Schedule: Wednesday September 16th-December 2nd
6:30 – 7:00pm: Visit gallery, start on studio projects, homework, eat snack.
7:00 – 9:00pm: 2D and 3D studio classes
Cost: $285 Non Members
$270 Members
*Students must be 14-18 years old
