October/November 2009

Schools | Workshops and Residencies | International Programs

Schools:

Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
tel: (800) 544-2787
e-mail: info@academyart.edu
www.academyart.edu
Established in 1929, Academy of Art University, the nation’s largest private accredited art university, offers BA, MA, AA, BFA, MFA, and M.ARCH degrees in: advertising, animation/visual effects, architecture, computer art/new media, fashion, fine art/sculpture, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, interior architecture & design, motion pictures & television, multimedia communications, and photography.

The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University
Office of Admission
700 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215
tel: (617) 585-6710 or (800) 773-0494 ext. 6710
e-mail: admissions@aiboston.edu
www.aiboston.edu/info/artists
Professional college of visual arts within a larger university. Studio-intensive mentoring with individualized instruction in the cultural center of Boston. Programs include MFA, BFA, post-baccalaureate certificate, and pre-college summer residency program. Low residency MFA with concentration in interdisciplinary media. Post-baccalaureate advanced professional certificate in design, illustration, or animation. BFA majors: design, illustration, animation, photography, fine arts, and art history. Dual degree: BFA/MEd in art education.

Boston University Metropolitan College, Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Arts Administration
Contact: Daniel Ranalli, Director
808 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
tel: (617) 353-4064
fax: (617) 358-1230
e-mail: artsad@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/artsadmin
The masters degree program in arts administration at Metropolitan College is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in visual arts, performing arts, and arts service organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Graduate certificates are also offered in arts administration and fundraising management.

Boston University, School of Visual Arts
855 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
tel: (617) 353-3371
fax: (617) 353-7217
e-mail: visuarts@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/cfa/visual-arts
Receive an excellent fine arts training within a university environment. BFA and MFA degrees in painting, sculpture, graphic design, and art education. Pre-college portfolio-building program available for students ages 15-18 during the summer. Visit website for more details.

Brookfield Craft Center
286 Whisconier Road (Route 25)
Brookfield, CT 06804-0122
tel: (203) 775-4526
e-mail: info@brookfieldcraftcenter.org
www.brookfieldcraftcenter.org
Non-profit school and gallery for traditional and contemporary American craft, founded in 1954; 400 weekly classes and weekend workshops offered year-round, visiting national profile faculty, colonial vintage campus, exhibition and retail galleries.

Chester College of New England
Office of Admission
40 Chester Street
Chester, NH 03036
tel: (603) 887-4401 or toll-free: (800) 974-6372
fax: (603) 887-1777
e-mail: admissions@chestercollege.edu
www.chestercollege.edu
Chester College of New England inspires artists, writers, and designers to imagine, create, and achieve with unique courses and real-world opportunities.

College of Visual and Performing Arts at UMass Dartmouth
Contact: Ana Gonzales
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
tel: (508) 910-6669
fax: (508) 999-9126
e-mail: cvpainfo@umassd.edu
www.umassd.edu/cvpa

DeCordova Museum School
51 Sandy Pond Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
tel: (781) 259-0505
fax: (781) 259-3651
e-mail: education@decordova.org
www.decordova.org
As one of the largest art schools in Massachusetts, exhibiting artists teach courses, master classes, and workshops for all ages year-round: art appreciation, book arts, ceramics, drawing, fiber arts, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, silversmithing, and watercolor. Free parking in an idyllic setting.

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
Contact: Cara Sheridan
84 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
tel: (860) 434-5232
fax: (860) 434-8725
e-mail: csheridan@lymeacademy.edu
www.lymeacademy.edu
BFA with majors in drawing, illustration, painting, and sculpture, minor in art history. Certificate or post-baccalaureate in painting or sculpture. Programs for youth K-12, adult continuing studies, and pre-college. Small class sizes and outstanding faculty.

Maine Media College
70 Camden Street
Rockport, ME 04856
tel: (207) 236-8581 or (877) 577-7700
fax: (207) 236-2558
e-mail: info@mainemedia.edu
www.mainemedia.edu
Located on the campus of Maine Media Workshops, Maine Media College offers one-year professional certificate programs and low-residency MFA degrees in photography, filmmaking, and multimedia.

Montserrat College of Art
Contact: Jeffrey Newell, Assistant Dean of Admissions
23 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01915
tel: (978) 921-4242 ext. 1153
fax: (978) 921-4241
e-mail: admissions@montserrat.edu
www.montserrat.edu
With 281 students, 60 faculty, three galleries, and 38 years of teaching, living, and making art on Boston’s North Shore, Montserrat College of Art offers a community-based, mentoring educational and artistic experience. BFA, diploma, pre-college, and continuing education programs. Concentrations in animation and interactive media, book arts, graphic design, illustration, painting and drawing, photography and video, printmaking, sculpture and interdisciplinary studies; art education licensure and minors in art history and creative writing. Internships required.

The New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University
75 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
tel: (617) 573-8785
fax: (617) 994-4250
e-mail: nesad1@suffolk.edu
www.suffolk.edu/nesad
Interior design: MA, BFA; graphic design: MA, BFA; fine arts: BFA; educator licensure in visual art; continuing education; summer programs: pre-college, pre-graduate, and Italian study abroad.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 1201
Chicago, IL 60603
tel: (800) 232-7242
e-mail: admiss@saic.edu
www.saic.edu
A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to nearly 3,000 students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, SAIC's educational philosophy is built upon a multidisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago, and numerous special collections and programming venues that provide students and the public alike with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, readings, lectures, and performances. More information at www.saic.edu.

University of New Hampshire, Department of Art and Art History
30 Academic Way
Durham, NH 03824-3538
tel: (603) 862-2190
e-mail: art-arthistory@unh.edu
www.arts.unh.edu
MFA in painting; BFA in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and furniture/wood design; BA in studio art and art history.

Vermont College of Fine Arts, MFA in Visual Art Program
36 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
tel: (866) 934-VCFA
e-mail: admissions@vermontcollege.edu
www.vermontcollege.edu 

Workshops & Residencies:

Concord Art Association
37 Lexington Road
Concord, MA 01742
tel: (978) 369-2578
e-mail: education@concordart.org
www.concordart.org
Interested in art classes taught by professional artists? Day trips to museums and galleries throughout the region? Lectures and demos? Look no further – Concord Art Association offers a full roster of educational programming. Visit our website, email, or call for information.

Creative Glass Center of America, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
Contact: Pam Annarilli
1501 Glasstown Road
Millville, NJ 08332
tel: (856) 825-6800 ext. 106
fax: (856) 825-2410
e-mail: cgca@wheatonarts.org
www.wheatonarts.org
The CGCA Fellowship Program is a professional program providing focused, self-directed artists with three-month and six-week fellowships. Emerging and mid-career artists are provided with unrestricted access to the facilities and materials necessary for blown, sculpted, cast, and kiln formed glass.

Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
24 Pearl Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
tel: (508) 487-9960
fax: (508) 487-8873
e-mail: dantczak@fawc.org
www.fawc.org

Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
tel: (508) 588-6000 ext. 125
fax: (508) 587-6191
e-mail: registrations@fullercraft.org
www.fullercraft.org
Fuller Craft Museum’s hands-on workshops and educational programs are designed for students, families, adults of all skills levels, and children of all ages. Explore craft with the artists in a fun, engaging, and imaginative way.

Jentel Artist Residency Program
Contact: Mary Jane Edwards
130 Lower Piney Creek Road
Banner, WY 82832
tel: (307) 737-2311
fax: (307) 737-2305
e-mail: jentel@jentelarts.org
www.jentelarts.org
One month residencies in rural ranch setting in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains January 15-December 13. Award includes accommodation, studio, and stipend for visual arts in any media and writers in any genre.

Maine Media Workshops
70 Camden Street
Rockport, ME 04856
tel: (207) 236-8581 or (877) 577-7700
fax: (207) 236-2558
e-mail: info@theworkshops.com
www.theworkshops.com
For over 35 years, this international school has offered hundreds of workshops in photography, filmmaking, multimedia, anima-tion and design, and book arts. Programs are available for beginners, serious amateurs, and working professionals. Professional certificate programs and low-residency MFA degrees are offered through Maine Media College.

One Day Acrylic Painting Workshops with Ellen Rolli
450 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
tel: (781) 662-6616
e-mail: ellenrolli@comcast.net
www.ellenrolli.com
Join artist Ellen Rolli in her South End studio for a day of relaxed and informal instruction. Learn to be brave and expressive with paint. All levels welcome. Workshops held twice monthly. Contact Ellen for more details. Ellen Rolli was published in the Summer 2008 issue of American Artist workshop magazine. Visit her website to view the article.

Ox-Bow, School of Art and Artists' Residency
36 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
tel: (800) 318-3019
fax: (312) 629-6156
www.ox-bow.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum, The Lillian Orlowsky/William Fred Museum School at PAAM
Contact: Lynn Stanley
460 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
tel: (508) 487-1750
fax: (508) 487-4372
e-mail: lstanley@paam.org
www.paam.org
From a century of Cape Impressionism, to the legacy of Hans Hofmann, and the current community of gifted artist-teachers—join the continuum of creative excellence in Province-town at the LOWF Museum School at PAAM. Affordable, year-round workshops for all levels.

Vermont Studio Center
PO Box 613
Johnson, VT 05656
tel: (802) 635-2727
fax:(802) 635-2730
e-mail: info@vermontstudiocenter.org
www.vermontstudiocenter.org
Year-round 2–12 week residencies for artists and writers: private studio, housing, and all meals provided. Prominent Visiting Artists and Writers offer talks and studio visits. Full fellowship applications due for 2009: 10/1. Low-residency MFA w/ Johnson State College.

Watermark Press
Contact: Martha Jeffrey Galuszka
30 Arbor Street #205
Hartford, CT 06106
tel: (860) 233-2286
e-mail: watermarkprs@aol.com
www.watermarkprs.com
Only open printmaking studio in Connecticut. Classes, personal instruction in contemporary non-chemical methods for Intaglio, Relief, Monotype, Bookmaking. Press rental day/week/other. Etching and Vandercook letterpress. Solvent-free. Martha J. Galuszka, printmaker/owner.

International Study:

International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy
Contact: Marc Servin
06057 Montecastello di Vibio
Perugia (PG) Italy
tel: +39 075 878 0072
fax: +39 075 878 0072
U.S. Voicemail/Fax (toll-free): (866) 449-3604
e-mail: info@giotto.us
www.giotto.us
Studio, residency, and continuing education programs for artists in a beautiful medieval Italian hill town, halfway between Rome and Florence. Day-trips to Rome, Florence, Siena, Assisi, and Arezzo. The ideal artist’s community in a setting of breathtaking beauty.

Studio Art Centers International (SACI) – Florence, Italy
50 Broad Street, Suite 1617
New York, NY 10004
tel: (212) 248-7225
fax: (212) 248-7222
e-mail: admissions@saci-florence.edu
www.saci-florence.edu 
Studio Art Centers International (SACI) is a premiere art institution located in the heart of Florence, Italy. SACI specializes in studio art, art history, art conservation, architecture, design, and Italian cultural studies. Courses are offered in over forty different studio and academic disciplines. Programs include: semester/year abroad, MFA/MA, Post-baccalaureate certificate, and summer studies. SACI is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and Bowling Green State University. Scholarships are available.

Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
tel: (508) 793-4333 or (508) 793-4334
fax: (508) 793-4433
e-mail: educationdesk@worcesterart.org
www.worcesterart.org
Create art in inspiring places. Immerse yourself in the art and culture of another place and time with Worcester Art Museum’s Travel Learning program. Travel to Greece, Mexico, Ireland and Italy—take the creative trip of a lifetime.