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.
Each summer, high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores attend a Harvard Summer School program for High School students. Students live in Harvard Yard or commute, ... (more)
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Frank Abruzzese & Rosie O'Gorman,
Co-Directors,
at
Cow House Studios.
NYIT Academy is an immersive New York college experience for students ages 15–22. Our programs combine academic instruction with hands-on learning opportunities and unique cultural ... (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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Avanti Herczeg,
Academic Advisor II,
at
Wayne State University Department of Art and Art History.
The James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History is educating the next generation of visual artists, designers, and art historians. WSU is a ... (more)
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Barb Martin,
Camp Director,
at
Stagedoor Manor Camp.
Stagedoor Manor is a Performing Arts Training Center located in upstate NY. The program, for ages 10-18, is an immersion in the magicical world of Theater. ... (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)
The College of Saint Rose Pre-College Experience offers summer program classes in Music Performance, Music Technology, Visual Arts, Filmmaking, and Criminal Justice. (more)
Lawrence Technological University combines the benefits of a caring, small college atmosphere with the academic depth and scope of a larger university. Lawrence Tech takes ... (more)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison offers numerous arts-related degrees ranging from bachelor to doctorate from four schools and colleges. Many departments cross-list courses to allow students ... (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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Joe Anderson,
Department of Theatre Arts - Chair,
at
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts.
One of America's oldest and most-respected theatre conservatories, we prepare students for careers in professional theatre and throughout the entertainment industry. Offering 12 BFA majors ... (more)
The Boston Conservatory trains young performing artists for careers that enrich and transform the human experience. The Conservatory offers fully accredited graduate and undergraduate programs ... (more)
SCA offers the advantages of a small art school - lots of attention from professors, close interaction with fellow students, the familiarity of a small ... (more)
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Matt Ripa,
Academic Specialist,
at
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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Berklee College of Music; Summer Programs.
The Five-Week program emphasizes the mastery of playing or singing performance skills in your chosen style of contemporary music: jazz, pop/rock, funk/fusion, or pop/R&B. You ... (more)
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Asia Mitchell,
Director of Undergraduate Admissions,
at
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)
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Carma Bandstra,
Director of Student Operations,
at
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)
The college’s exceptional faculty is committed to teaching as a transformative practice—an opportunity to inspire students to re-imagine education's nature and purpose in order to ... (more)
The Boston Conservatory's Summer Intensives for high school and college students mirror the Conservatory curriculum and provide opportunities for students to study with a dedicated ... (more)
TheOxbowSchoolOffers a unique art-immersion camp for high school students in Napa, CA. Each summer we bring together an inspiring group of artists who are passionate ... (more)
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Deanna Snchez-Mulcahy
at
University of New Mexico.
The College of Fine Arts at The University of New Mexico nurtures creative thinking and supports innovative work across all disciplines by providing in-depth training ... (more)
Join the next generation of visual and performing artists at SOCAPA, the School of Creative and Performing Arts. With summer intensives ranging in length from ... (more)
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Marissa Strong,
Part-Time Pre-College Programs Coordinator,
at
LIM College.
LIM College’s Summer Fashion Lab is a comprehensive pre-college program that offers high school and college students the opportunity to study fashion at the college ... (more)
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Camp Experts
at
New York Film Academy Summer.
UConn Pre-College Summer offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore an academic major or career and learn more about college life. Be ... (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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Maureen Dischino
at
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)
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)
Wellesley College is known for the excellence of its education, the beauty of its setting, its gifted faculty and the uniqueness of its campus culture. ... (more)
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Mandy Feiler
at
Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts.
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)
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Olga Achourkina,
Assistant Director,
at
Texas Tech University Summer Programs.
Texas Tech University IDEAL's mission is to provide distinctive and unique outreach programs that promote academic excellence and diversity. All programs are designed to give ... (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)
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David Powell,
Director of Admission,
at
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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Densil Porteous
at
Columbus College of Art and Design.
Columbus College of Art & Design prepares tomorrow's creative leaders for professional careers. With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, CCAD advances a ... (more)
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Dave Walter,
Assistant Director of Outreach and Admissions,
at
University of Colorado Denver - The College of Arts & Media.
The first college in Colorado devoted exclusively to arts and entertainment, the College of Arts & Media understands the influence of modern trends on traditional ... (more)
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Jennifer S Saluti,
Director, Office of Recruitment and Admissions,
at
Syracuse University: College of Vis. & Perf. 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)
UConn Pre-College Summer offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore an academic major or career and learn more about college life. Be ... (more)
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Lora Deahl,
Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Curricular Affairs,
at
Texas Tech Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts.
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)
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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)
Cogswell College is a prestigious institution offering technology-driven and innovative degree programs. Programs of study include digital art & animation, digital audio technology, entrepreneurship & ... (more)
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Sergio Ramirez,
Admissions,
at
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)
American University’s Pre-College Programs for high school students is an invaluable introduction to the rigorous academics and dynamic atmosphere of college life. Students live and ... (more)
Since 1886, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design has been an innovator in art and design education. MCAD offers superb academic programs for bachelor’s ... (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)
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Lauren Wilshusen,
Director of Undergraduate Admission,
at
Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Born of a pioneering spirit, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the nations first independent public college of art and design—and the first art ... (more)
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Amy Dufour
at
Wentworth Institute of Technology.
At Wentworth, you will enjoy the best of both worlds: small college comforts and big city excitement. You will find a tree-lined quad, campus-wide wireless ... (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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Elise Morrow-Schap,
Enrollment Coordinator,
at
The Catholic University of America Benjamin T. Rome School of Music.
The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music seeks to educate, engage, and energize its student body in a dynamic program that integrates classroom learning with ... (more)
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Matt and Monique Pines
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Maine Teen Camp.
Maine Teen Camp is the co-ed overnight summer camp for teens, 13-17. We offer activities in rock music, tennis, waterskiing and wakeboarding, as well as ... (more)
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Iris Godes,
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment/Dean of Admissions,
at
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)
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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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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Admissions Office
at
Point Park University.
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)
We offer a rich range of courses arranged under 10 schools of study. Industry professionals and visiting lecturers provide valuable input and keep courses up to ... (more)
Welcome to NYC Summer Academy! Designed for highly motivated and talented high school students, NYC Summer Academy offers participants the opportunity to live and learn in ... (more)
On the campus of Colby College. Ages 9-16. 2 or 4 weeks. Professional instruction (mature teaching staff), 1st class facilities in visual, performing, culinary arts ... (more)
Drexel’s Westphal College prepares students who are passionate about design, media and performing arts to succeed in these competitive fields. We offer 17 undergraduate and ... (more)
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Darren Murphy/Katie Douglas,
International Team,
at
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Co-Founded by Sir Paul McCartney in 1996, has quickly established a reputation as one of the worlds leaders for ... (more)
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Admissions
at
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) Ranked Number 1 for Drama & top 5 Music conservatory in the UK by The Guardian 2014, RWCMD is a center of excellence ... (more)
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Doug Coats,
Marketing Director,
at
Wasatch Academy.
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)
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)
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Carma Bandstra,
Director of Student Operations,
at
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)
Pacific Lutheran University offers 3300 students a combination of 44 academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs. Nationally recognized for its study abroad programs and ... (more)
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Michael Johnson
at
SUNY College at Cortland Performing Arts Dept..
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)
Relativity School is the first and only college of its kind, created with a major Hollywood studio, offering Accredited BA + BFA Degrees. Our innovative ... (more)
Laguna College of Art + Design has a location like no other, in a beachside community that lives and breathes creativity -- Laguna Beach, California. ... (more)
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)
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Ashley Zullo,
Director of Undergraduate Admissions,
at
Seton Hill University.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1885 and chartered in 1918, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coed liberal arts university embracing students of ... (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)
The Peabody Conservatory strives to provide aspiring artists with the skills to pursue professional careers in music and the education to become leaders in the ... (more)
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Jaimie Martineau,
Youth Programs Coordinator,
at
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)
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Ryan Burton-Romero,
Dean of Enrollment,
at
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)
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Lisa Ahrendt,
SAA Coordinator,
at
University of Oregon.
The University of Oregon's Summer Architecture Academy offers prospective architecture, interior architecture, and landscape architecture students a chance to investigate the field of architecture and ... (more)
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Karlie Henderson
at
Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge.
The LSU Department of Arts, English, and Humanities offers concentrations in Arts Administration, Design/Technology, Film/TV, Performance, Physical Theatre and Theatre Studies. (more)
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Tracee Duerson, Ross Beacraft,
Director of Admissions Theatre/Director of Admissions Music,
at
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)
Central is the leader in drama, theatre and performance-related training, offering a range of undergraduate degrees including Acting, Drama, Applied Theatre and Education and Theatre ... (more)
Platt College San Diego is a digital media design school offering hands-on programs in graphic design, web design, 3D animation, digital film production and visual ... (more)
As America’s first state-supported arts school, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a unique stand-alone public university of arts conservatories. (more)
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Olen Anderson,
Director of Development,
at
Experience America.
Do you dream of being a designer, stylist, or the next Anna Wintour? Then join us at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FiDM) ... (more)
Platt College San Diego is offering week long, introductory summer camp courses for all high school students. These summer camp classes provide hands-on experience that ... (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)
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)
Tufts Summer Study offers opportunities for rising high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college-level courses as well as programs with interest in Foundations ... (more)
The 1st Conservatory of Music west of the Mississippi (1878). Approx 230 music majors studying Performance, Music History, Music Education, Composition, Music Management, Music Therapy, ... (more)
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Christie Pugh
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University of Mary Washington.
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)
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)
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)
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James Shrader
at
Valdosta State University.
Valdosta State University offers the best of both worlds — the extensive academic, cultural and social opportunities of a major university, and the small classes ... (more)
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Shelton Lewis,
Director, Admissions and Enrollment Management,
at
University of Texas at Austin, College of Fine Arts.
The College of Fine Arts is a leading example of a “comprehensive” public arts college that sprang up in America’s public universities more than a ... (more)
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Christopher Colclough,
Program Assistant,
at
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)
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University of Houston, 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)
The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is internationally recognized as a center for artistic excellence, innovation and engagement with our communities. In rehearsals, in ... (more)
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