Summer 2009 Pre-college Program

Serious fun for high school students.

Where Art Happens!

The Pre-college Summer Session begins July 6, 2009 and extends through July 31, 2009. We offer courses for college credit as well as non-credit courses. At the close of the program, students are invited to participate in an exhibition and opening reception for student work completed during the summer session, July 31, 2009 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at 700 Beacon Street. Click here for directions.

Study art this summer in a college environment with professional artists. Our Pre-college program is especially designed to challenge your imagination and encourage your creative growth. Founded in 1912, The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, Design, Photography, and Art History.

Young Artist Residency Program [YAR]

The Summer Young Artist Residency Program is available in July for a limited number of students who will be entering their junior or senior year of high school in Fall 2009. Accepted students choose a full schedule of courses from the summer Pre-college program and live in the Lesley University residencies on the Cambridge campus. The AIB studios are located on the Boston Campus, however, a free university shuttle is provided to and from Cambridge. A program of evening and weekend events is included in the residency program price along with meals and local transportation.

The residency program, complete with successful course work and activities, carries six college credits. Scholarships are not available for this program. For program information, please contact Diana Arcadipone at 617.585.6729 or 617.585.6724. Application forms are available here.

YAR Application Deadline: May 15
International Application Deadline: March 1

Young Artist Scholarship Program [YAP]

The Art Institute of Boston established the YAP Scholarship to provide talented urban high school students from Boston and Boston area Public Schools with significant financial need access to AIB's Pre-college Program. Scholarships cover a range of options from tuition only to full tuition, fees and an hourly stipend based on need. Interested students should contact the Manager of Extended Programs at 617-585-6724. To apply, students must submit artwork, an art teacher recommendation, and parental income tax returns [forms available for download below]. Scholarships are funded by: The Ralph Bradley Prize Trust, The AGM Summer Fund, The Hawkridge Foundation, The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation, and individual benefactors.

YAP Application Form PDF

YAP Teacher Recommendation Form PDF

YAP Course Registration Form PDF

YAP Scholarship Application Deadline: June 1 

YAP, Office of Extended Programs
The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University
700 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215 

Pre-college students benefit when applying to AIB's BFA programs.

Students who have successfully completed a pre-college course at AIB and choose to apply to AIB for the undergraduate BFA program may waive the application fee, and students who have previously attended three or more pre-college classes will be offered a $1,000 one-time scholarship. Residency students who have successfully completed the Young Artist Residency program at AIB may waive the application fee as well as the interview and letters of recommendation. In addition, residency students who enroll in the BFA program receive a $1,000 first year scholarship in addition to any other merit-based scholarships offered. Visit the merit scholarship page to learn more. 

Art Educators

AIB is a certified provider of Professional Development Programs for Massachusetts' teacher re-certification. Earn Professional Development Points (PDP code 4-9001-999) by enrolling in any of our college-level courses or professional development seminars. Explore our summer session offerings and Lesley University's Continuing Education offerings.