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.
We specialize in providing individual attention and innovative instruction, accommodating students of all levels from beginning to very advanced. 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, featuring demonstrations and instruction by practicing artists and designers. Students may enroll for one, two or all three sessions. Each session concludes with a public exhibition of student work in the Forum Gallery at Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Dates for 2012
Session 1: June 25 to July 13
Session 2: July 16 to August 3
Session 3: August 6 to August 24
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 merit are available. Deadlines vary. Most scholarships are awarded in early April. Click here to download the scholarship form.
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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The Cranbrook Educational Community also offers a one-week art camp for students between the ages of 7 and 16. Click here for information.
