Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, all studio arts including fashion and film making are available in an exciting seven week educational program for young women. Other campers can elect performing arts with classes in acting, Shakespeare and musical theater along with directing, writing and technical theater.Ballet, modern, jazz and tap are available with NYC faculty for girls with all levels of prior experience. Private singing, instrumental lessons, chamber music, chorus and
opera complete the performance program. Campers can balance their days with individual sports or focus on one or more arts programs.

The Young Artist Residency Program 2010 at The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts 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 during July is designed to offer a professional art college experience while living on campus.

A student who applies and is selected to attend will:

*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

We are particularly excited about recruiting students who live and study abroad to create the most diverse, rich, and creative art-making environment possible.

2010 Young Artist Residency 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

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

We accept applications on a rolling basis. We encourage interested students to apply early.

Each workshop is designed according to camper interest and experience level. Workshops focus on teaching campers special theatrical skills as well as encouraging personal creativity. Students interested in performing will choose a scene to practice in groups throughout the week. On the final day, campers will be able to display their performances and designs in a showcase open to parents, friends, and the public!