Cranbrook Summer Art Institute
This is a summer program for young artists 13-18 years old
Cranbrook, which combines some of the country’s greatest artistic and architectural treasures on a campus of remarkable beauty, is the ideal place for your summer studies. Now in our sixth year, the Summer Art Institute simulates the college experience by utilizing the rich resources available at Cranbrook Academy of Art-- one of the most innovative graduate schools in the United States for fine art, design and architecture. A broad selection of courses taught by Academy artists and alumni offers the perfect opportunity to explore the studio arts for serious college-bound students as well as those with a simple curiosity about the creative process.
Each three-week course meets from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Classes take place in the Academy’s art studios or Central Media Lab, featuring demonstrations and instruction by practicing artists and designers. Students may enroll for all three sessions, or just one or two sessions. Day trips to area galleries and professional studios are an integral part of the curriculum. Each session concludes with an exhibition of student work in the Forum Gallery at Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Just added! Photography is now available in our second session, July 13 to July 31. Call 248-207-8562 to sign up or to get information.
Session 1: June 22 to July 10
Session 2: July 13 to July 31
Session 3: August 3 to August 21
Highlights of the Cranbrook Summer Art Institute Experience
Location: We are located at the heart of the landmark Cranbrook Educational Community on the beautiful campus of Cranbrook Academy of Art. The grounds are resplendent with inspiring art and architecture created by some of the world’s most famous artists and architects of the modern era including Eliel and Eero Saarinen, Carl Milles, Rafael Moneo, Mark di Suvero and many others.
Instructors: Graduate students and alumni of Cranbrook Academy of Art lead most classes. Academy-trained artists have attended the country's only independent two-year MFA graduate program in fine art, architecture and design. The Academy is ranked as one of the top five graduate art schools in the nation by the US News and World Report.
Individual Attention: The average instructor-to-student ratio is 1:8. Classes are limited to a maximum of 15 students.
Intensive Study: Summer Art Institute participants are enrolled in one intensive three-week class per session representing 90 hours of focused study. Classes meet six hours a day, Monday through Friday, for three weeks.
Exhibition: Each session culminates in an exhibition of student work in Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Forum Gallery. Family members and the general public are invited to a reception to celebrate the accomplishments of each student.
Scholarships: Partial and full scholarships based on need and merit are available for qualified applicants. Deadlines vary – these dates can be found on our Website. You may request an application by phone or download one from our Website.
Boarding on campus: Students who board enjoy the complete Cranbrook experience by living full time on campus. Benefits include extended studio hours, additional use of campus facilities, and extra field trips.. Click here for more information.
Tuition (for Boarding fees please go to Boarding Info above):
*$995 for one session
*$1790 for two sessions
*$2685 for all three sessions
*Students register for one class per session.
For more information contact: Christopher Schneider, Program Manager of the Summer Art Institute by email at cschneider@cranbrook.edu or call 248-207-8562.
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