Whether you want to dance, draw, build, sing, design, or direct, finding the perfect performing and visual arts college or program can be a challenge. Whatever your interests are, there are programs out there designed specifically to accelerate your skills in those areas. Find an arts-focused college, summer program, or gap year program that fits all of your needs.
CSU is a student-focused center of scholarly excellence that provides an exceptional education in the arts & more. With 175+ academic programs and facilities in iconic Playhouse Square, ... (more)
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Robert Murray
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Illinois Wesleyan University: Arts Programs.
One of the nation's top selective universities with a College of Liberal Arts, including strong programs in Business; a College of Fine Arts with Schools ... (more)
Located in the heart of London, UK, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has a long reputation of developing talented creatives who enjoy ... (more)
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David Powell,
Director of Admission,
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Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University.
Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University is known for its excellence in preparing generations of distinguished artists and educators and offering every Rider ... (more)
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Collin Fitzpatrick,
Program Manager,
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Experience America.
The Mason Gross School of the Arts offers musicians, theater artists, dancers, and visual artists a creative space within a stimulating research university. Our intimate ... (more)
CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. CU Boulder has ... (more)
The Wagner College Summer Pre-College Program provides students with an unforgettable experience in one of the most exciting cities in the world - New York. (more)
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Jennifer S Saluti,
Director, Office of Recruitment and Admissions,
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Syracuse University: College of Visual & Performing Arts.
Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (SU:VPA) in Syracuse, New York, is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire ... (more)
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Iris Godes,
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment/Dean of Admissions,
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Dean College.
Dean College is a private residential college with a unique program geared to individual learning styles. Dean awards Associate Degrees for fifteen academic majors and ... (more)
High School Honors provides an opportunity for academically motivated rising high school juniors and seniors to experience undergraduate life, while earning college credit. (more)
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Chris Brown,
Director of Admissions + Financial Aid,
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Laguna College of Art and Design.
Laguna College of Art + Design has a location like no other, in a beachside community that lives and breathes creativity -- Laguna Beach, California. ... (more)
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Carma DiCianni,
Director of Student Operations,
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The Blackbird Academy.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC & RECORDING SUMMER CAMPS in Nashville, TN. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: High School age musicians, music lovers, band members, singer, songwriters. All of ... (more)
An innovative middle school summer program, the Experimentory at Deerfield Academy allows students to delve into project-based, creative learning. We focus on collaborating and communicating, ... (more)
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Ashley Wilson,
Director of Summer Programs,
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Loyola Marymount University.
This is an engaging opportunity for motivated students to get a sneak peek at college life through a unique two week experience designed to challenge ... (more)
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Joe Anderson,
Department of Theatre Arts - Chair,
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts.
Come to University of Mary Washington and pursue your passion. Studio Art. Music. Theatre. Professional training with master teachers in a liberal arts environment: Small ... (more)
Founded in 1867, Boston Conservatory is the oldest performing arts conservatory of its kind in the nation. Internationally renowned, the multidisciplinary conservatory offers fully accredited ... (more)
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study ... (more)
Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is Ireland's leading university-level College of Education and Liberal Arts. The BA in Contemporary and Applied Theater Studies is an immersive ... (more)
Experience Interactive, Personalized Academics. The Wasatch Academy summer program gives students from around the world an interactive learning environment in small classes with individualized teaching. ... (more)
PreCollege Study at Wesleyan University offers high school students the opportunity to experience the academic rigor and creative atmosphere of a top liberal arts college. ... (more)
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).
SAIC's Early College Program is a great way to earn college credit and explore your passion for art at one of the most historically significant ... (more)
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Matt Ripa,
Academic Specialist,
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The Catholic University of America Drama Department.
CUAdrama, one of the oldest theatre programs in the country, enjoys a national reputation for the artistic and intellectual quality of its programs. The department ... (more)
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Marsha McCarthy
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Kean University.
With a rich history in higher education that spans more than 150 years, Kean University is a world-class university offering more than 48 undergraduate and ... (more)
Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a leading UK university offering three year undergraduate and one year graduate programmes in art, design and media ... (more)
Enjoy summer in the heart of Boston with one of our challenging academic programs for high school students. Programs are intensive, fun, and teach competitive, practical ... (more)
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Jaimie Martineau,
Youth Programs Coordinator,
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Summer Intensives are for high school students who are serious about their work. A range of focused studios allow art interested high school students to ... (more)
Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private, United Methodist university located in the heart of Oklahoma City. OCU has more than 1,700 undergraduates and ... (more)
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Office of Extended Studies
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University of Maryland - Office of Extended Studies.
The Terp Young Scholars program invites high school students with exceptional ability and promise to an outstanding pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. During three ... (more)
A two year degree-granting acting school with locations the two most dynamic centers of theatre and film in the U.S. At each stage of development, ... (more)
This summer, experience the excitement of college life at Georgetown University. Our Summer High School Programs offer the opportunity to live on campus, explore a ... (more)
Explore design at The Boston Architectural College’s Summer Academy Learn to use laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers. Design virtual reality environments. Visit design firms ... (more)
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Melissa Manning
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Edinboro University.
Distinguished by its focus on individual attention to student success, commitment to diversity, and responsiveness to the evolving needs of the broader community, Edinboro provides ... (more)
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Susan Lynn Smith,
Camp Director,
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The Oxbow School.
The Oxbow School Oxbow Summer Art Camp is a unique art-immersion program in Napa, CA which inspires teens to discover and develop their art practice and ... (more)
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Data Entry Team
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Anderson University-South Carolina.
Anderson University in South Carolina is a selective, comprehensive university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Students can choose among 36 ... (more)
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Ryan Burton-Romero,
Dean of Enrollment,
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University of Arizona - College of Fine Arts.
The College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona has a world-class reputation. The University of Arizona CFA offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs ... (more)
Gettysburg’s Sunderman Conservatory provides excellent, comprehensive musical training grounded in the liberal arts for students who seek to make music integral to their lives, whether ... (more)
Charting an uncommon course in higher education for more than 160 years, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a ... (more)
Experience college life at Northwestern University this summer in the College Prep Program. High school sophomores and juniors can take undergraduate courses for college credit, ... (more)
Pre-College Summer at UConn offers rising high school juniors and seniors (class of 2020 or 2021) the opportunity to study, live on a top-ranked public ... (more)
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre: Home of the Meisner Technique is a private, non-profit conservatory program located in the heart of NYC providing ... (more)
Summer Studios is an intensive four-week program for the young artist who is serious about his or her work. Students from around the world come ... (more)
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Bradford Blackburn,
Department of Music Chair,
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University of Tampa.
The University of Tampa – Department of Music is a comprehensive, undergraduate-focused music program that blends the best of innovation, conservatory rigor and liberal arts ... (more)
Discover the World of Communication at American University offers interactive workshops for students entering grades 9-12 where you will learn to build a digital portfolio, ... (more)
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Sergio Ramirez,
Admissions,
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University of Southern California: School of Dramatic Arts.
One of the top ranked drama schools in the world and recognized as a leader in performing arts education, the USC School of Dramatic Arts blends artistic training in ... (more)
SUNY Cortland is an academic community dedicated to diverse learning experiences. Students grow as engaged citizens with a strong social conscience fostered by outstanding teaching, ... (more)
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Jon Bernstein,
Senior Director of Enrollment,
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Northeastern University.
The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) is Northeastern University’s hub for creativity and innovation, a thriving and engaged community that blends the disciplines ... (more)
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Jennifer Jablonski, Director of Music Admissions
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University of South Carolina: School of Music.
The University of South Carolina School of Music offers more than 20 music undergraduate and graduate degrees. Heavily reduced tuition rates are available for out-of-state ... (more)
The J. T. Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts at Texas Tech University is known for its world-class faculty and traditions of excellence, ... (more)
College of Arts and Letters (CAL) seeks to cultivate in students the inner resources necessary for the truly creative life: physical and emotional discipline, moral ... (more)
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Shannon Fries,
Marketing and Communications Specialist,
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Stanford Summer Session.
Stanford Summer Session is a selective summer program that grants high-achieving students, ages 16-19, an undergraduate education at Stanford. This program is an eight-week college ... (more)
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The Brown Pre-College Program Team,
Director, Summer Session & Pre-College Programs,
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Brown University Pre-College Programs.
Brown University offers students interested in the Arts & Humanities an extraordinary range of opportunities. With courses in visual, performing & creative arts as well ... (more)
For two weeks, immerse yourself in the excitement of college life and new academic challenges through our residential summer program for rising high school sophomores, ... (more)
For over 50 years, Syracuse University Summer College has been giving high school students the opportunity to explore their artistic, intellectual, and professional passions while ... (more)
YACPA combines performance and academic classes with travel and teaching opportunities in an accredited two-year A.A. in Performance degree program. Receive extensive training in voice, ... (more)
Envision is a leading experiential education organization dedicated to enabling students of all ages to explore their interests and gain learning experiences beyond the classroom. Envision extensive ... (more)
The Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University is a diverse environment where you will be inspired to imagine, play, and create. We ... (more)
The Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music offers professional bachelors degrees with an emphasis on experiential learning. The Conservatory is an artistic community within a ... (more)
The Youth Arts Center of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program is designed to provide an intensive, practical, hands-on experience for students 13-18 years of age. (more)
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Liz Paulsen,
Event and Communication Specialist,
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Alverno College.
At Alverno, we educate highly skilled music and art therapists who are empowered to achieve their goals and make the world a better place. As ... (more)
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Tracee Duerson, Ross Beacraft,
Director of Admissions Theatre/Director of Admissions Music,
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The Theatre School at DePaul University.
The Theatre School and School of Music offer conservatory style training in the heart of Chicago's thriving arts community. Students have the opportunity to work ... (more)
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Carma DiCianni,
Director of Student Operations,
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The Blackbird Academy.
THE BLACKBIRD ACADEMY - PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF AUDIO Learn Studio Engineering and Live Sound Engineering on the best gear, from top engineers, producers, recording artists ... (more)
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University of Houston - Kathrine McGovern College of the Arts.
The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, is a dynamic powerhouse of creativity and collaboration in one of America’s ... (more)
Wellesley College offers Pre-College Residential Summer Programs to motivated high school girls ready to experience college life, be challenged by Wellesley’s renowned faculty, and make ... (more)
The New York Film Academy was founded on the philosophy that "learning by doing" combined with best industry practices is more valuable than years of ... (more)
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Asia Mitchell,
Director of Undergraduate Admissions,
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the nation's most influential art and design schools, offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum designed to ... (more)
The School of Arts and Communication (SOAC) at Pacific Lutheran University is dedicated to building and enhancing our community through the study, practice and understanding ... (more)
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Shannon Landis,
Summer and Extension Programs Office,
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Take your artistry to the next level by training with renowned faculty and peers that share your passion. Explore Summer Programs at Boston Conservatory at ... (more)
Dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and scholarship, Five Towns College celebrates the worlds of music, media, business, teaching, performing arts, and the entertainment industry. ... (more)
Four-week, pre-college art & design program designed to develop your artistic and creative skills. Serious young artists seeking to strengthen and enhance their art and ... (more)
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Maureen Dischino
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Wentworth Institute of Technology.
The summerFAB program bridges and connects thinking of architecture with making architecture. Students experience in a short timeframe all phases of a complete architectural project--from ... (more)
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Dave Walter,
Assistant Director of Outreach and Admissions,
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University of Colorado-Denver - The College of Arts & Media.
The College of Arts & Media at CU Denver knows that talented creators and innovators deserve careers doing what they love. CAM leverages the real-world ... (more)
For over 50 years, AMDA has been celebrated as one of America’s premier performing arts institutes. AMDA offers two-year Conservatory programs on our New York ... (more)
Welcome to NYC Summer Academy! NYC Summer Academy gives intellectually curious high school students the opportunity to live and learn in New York City while studying ... (more)
The Studio School is the first and only college of its kind, created with a major Hollywood studio, offering Accredited BA + BFA Degrees. Our ... (more)
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