Young Artist Residency Program

Program Dates:

• Arrival: July 6, 2010
• Classes Begin: July 7, 2010
• Classes End: July 30, 2010
• Art Exhibition: July 30, 2010 (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
• Departure: July 31, 2010

Overview:

The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) at The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) at Lesley University is designed for high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall of 2010. This intensive program of four-weeks of classes and art-making is designed to offer a professional art college experience while living on campus. It's a great opportunity to test out AIB as a college choice. Students live in Lesley University residence halls minutes from Harvard Square in Cambridge and study art with college professors and graduates of AIB in our Boston studios, just across the Charles River.

• Select a full schedule of classes from over 50 exciting course offerings in the areas of Artistry, Technology, and Professions in the Visual Arts
• Discover Boston, a beautiful world-class city rich in history, the arts, nearby beaches, and consistently ranked #1 of the "Big City College Towns"
• Join a thriving art college community
• Receive 6 college credits for successful completion of courses and enrichment activities
• Earn incentives for applying and enrolling in AIB as a college choice
• Strengthen your portfolio and become the artist you were meant to be
• Learn the high-tech side of art-making by gaining experience with state-of-the-art computer software and hardware

College Classes for High School Students:

Students select their own courses, build their own schedules and are in classes Monday through Friday. Morning classes are from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch is served from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the AIB student cafe. Afternoon classes are from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Activities:

While living on campus, weekend and evening activities are designed to highlight the historic and cultural significance of Boston through visits to galleries, museums, and artist studios. Below is a partial list of activities from which the weekend schedule is determined. Educational activities (museums, artists talks, studio visits) are not optional since they contribute to the 6 college credits that the program awards. Many non-educational activities are optional with alternative activities offered.

• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Harvard Art Museums
• MIT List Visual Arts Center
• The Institute of Contemporary Art
• DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
• Studio visits to the Brickbottom Artists Association
• Visiting artist presentations
• Visit to public television studios WGBH
• Walking tours, including Boston's Italian neighborhood "The North End", Chinatown, The Freedom Trail, Historic Downtown Boston, Newbury Street Galleries, Harvard Square, Quincy Market, and Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Cost:

The cost for the program is $3,950 and includes application fee, tuition, art supplies, room, meals, activities, and transportation to and from classes and events. Photography students must bring their own SLR 35mm cameras and/or SLR digital cameras.

Upon acceptance, students will be asked to send a $250 deposit to the Office of Extended Programs. Students are registered for the courses of their choice after the $250 program deposit is received so that their places are reserved (courses fill up). Once students are registered, the students' account is created.

It is important that all payments (after the $250 deposit) be made directly to the Student Accounts Office. The Student Accounts Office emails your Lesley email account on a monthly basis, providing you with due date and student account activity information. Payment for the program must be made in full by June 15, 2010. A late fee of $100 is charged to student accounts not paid in full by June 15, 2010 and monthly thereafter to any outstanding balance. See the Student Accounts Office website for more information.

Students have the option of submitting payments online through the Lesley Online Information System (LOIS). By logging into LOIS and selecting the "pay my bill" option, students can submit payments online at any time. Be sure to view your Lesley University email account often to ensure you are receiving up to date information on your student account.

Payment plans can be arranged in advance through the Student Accounts Office. The Student Accounts staff can also recommend helpful private loan information, which is applicable to the YAR program. For further information on payment plans, making a payment, due dates and much more visit: www.lesley.edu/studentaccounts.

Refund Policy:

Students who withdraw for any reason must do so in writing. Withdrawals may be faxed to 617.585.6721 and must include the student's name and date. The application fee is non-refundable. Refunds are made according to the schedule below. No refund is given to students who are asked to leave the program for violations of school policies or regulations.

• 100% refund prior to June 16, 2010
• 50% refund prior to July 7, 2010
• No refund after July 7, 2010

Residence Life:

Students live on the Lesley University campus, a short walk from Harvard Square in Cambridge. Summer Session housing is set in traditional style residence halls with community bathrooms, living room, kitchenette for limited cooking, coin-operated laundry, and vending machines. Rooms are equipped with two single beds, two desks, two dressers, and two closets. The university has 24-hour, on-campus security. The residence halls are staffed with an on-duty live-in Summer Residence Assistant (RA). In addition, the AIB residence and YAR program is staffed with live-in AIB Mentors. Rules and guidelines are clearly outlined in the 'Residency Handbook' and are provided in writing to students who have enrolled in the program and their parents. Attendance is checked frequently at five or more daily checkpoints to ensure that all students are present. The AIB studios are located across the Charles River in Boston and university transportation is provided to and from classes and events.

Students eat breakfast and dinner in the dining hall on the main campus and lunch is provided at AIB between classes on weekdays. On weekends, meals are provided in conjunction with activities.

Schedule:

A typical weekday:

• Breakfast 8:00 am-8:45 am
• Shuttle departs for AIB studios 9:05 am
• Morning classes begin 9:30 am-1:00 pm
• Lunch at AIB 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
• Afternoon classes begin 2:00 pm-5:30 pm
• Shuttle departs for main campus 5:45 pm
• Dinner in White Hall 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
• Optional Artist Presentation 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Free Time 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
• Curfew 10:00 pm
• Lights out 12:00 am

A typical weekend:

• Breakfast 8:00 am-8:45 am
• Museum or Gallery Visits 10:00 am
• Lunch out 12:00 pm
• Tours and shopping 2:30 pm
• Dinner in White Hall 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
• Optional Activities 8:30 pm
• Curfew 11:00 pm
• Lights out 12:00 am

Staffing and Services:

The Coordinator of the Young Artist Residency program oversees a staff of an Assistant Coordinator and AIB mentors and van drivers. The program maintains a ratio of one mentor to seven students. Most mentors are upper level college students or graduates of AIB or Lesley University and have experience with teen leadership and a special interest in working with young artists. Some mentors are also educators who teach in the pre-college program. In addition to the live-in mentors, the university staffs the residence halls with a live-in Summer Residence Assistant (RA).

The University Student Health Service provides YAR staff access to a Nurse Practitioner on an on-call basis during weekday business hours. Should the need arise, students are taken to the walk-in clinic of a nearby hospital. The YAR program has access to an on-call professional Psychology Counselor as well as a Coordinator of Disabilities Services for students who may need situational support. Many security guards and AIB staff are trained in CPR.

The Public Safety office is located on the main campus adjacent to the residence halls. This office never closes and staff are always available to respond to security needs and emergencies. All AIB students are issued college IDs for the duration of the program. Their ID allows access to all buildings, studios, and some equipment.

The Fitness Center is located on the main campus adjacent to the residence halls.

Application Process:

• Application Deadline: May 17, 2010
• International Student Deadline: March 12, 2010

Students must apply and be accepted to the program. Early applications are encouraged and all applications must be received by May 17, 2010 or until the program is full. A completed application includes the following materials.

• Application
• $35 non-refundable Application Fee
• Current high school transcripts
• Portfolio of 5 to 10 labeled samples of artwork (slides, digital, or photos)
• Documentation of your health insurance plan (needed prior to move-in date)
• Course registration form for selected courses (summer 2010 pre-college schedule)

For more information, contact Kerri Soucy in Office of Extended Programs: 800.773.0494, ext. 6711 or 6724 or 6729.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Young Artist Residency Application 2010 [pdf]

All application materials must be sent to:

Young Artist Residency Program
The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University
700 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02215-2598.

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