Curriculum & Program Structure
Explore our curriculum and get a feel for what the Artward Bound program schedule looks like for enrolled students.
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Programs
Artward Bound
A unique, college preparation program for high school students who are passionate about art, and interested in pursuing an art and design education.
Artward Bound is a free, four-year college prep program for Greater Boston-area high school students interested in a college education focused on art and design. Students participate in year-round art classes, career workshops, academic support, visits to museums and artist studios, and more.
Jackson Carpenter, Artward Bound
Untitled, Illustration, 2021
Sergine Muzac, Artward Bound
Untitled, Illustration, 2021
Yoana Pierre-Louis, Artward Bound
Untitled, Fashion Design, 2021
Tamara Castang, Artward Bound
Self-Portrait, Illustration, 2021
Gaby Moreno, '25 BFA Painting, Artward Bound
Self-Portrait, Painting, 2021
Aliyah Pruitt, Artward Bound
Untitled, Fashion Design, 2021
Xena Truong, '20, Artward Bound
Untitled, Illustration, 2020
Francheska Quinones-Romero, Artward Bound
Untitled, Illustration, 2021
Kai Buffonge, Artward Bound
Untitled, Illustration, 2021
Wendy Norman, Artward Bound
Rubus Idaeus, Fibers, 2020
Aliyah Pruitt, Artward Bound
Self-Portrait, Illustration, 2020
Shurvina Heraldo, Artward Bound
Normal Girl, Illustration, 2020
Our curriculum, which touches on many visual art disciplines, encourages students to explore and develop new skills. Over the course of the program, Artward Bound students also think about how creative expression and artmaking can have a positive impact on their lives, families, and communities.
Artward Bound is geared toward students with financial need and a lack of access to arts and creative programming. We support students through creative and academic tutoring, as well as providing MBTA passes for traveling to and from the MassArt campus. Students in good standing are eligible for financial stipends and can earn college credit after completing a full year with Artward Bound.
Apply to Artward Bound
Artward Bound is now accepting applications for summer 2025 enrollment (rising grades 9–12) until late May.
How to Apply
- Live in Boston or within commuting distance
- Be a current 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student
- Have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) for Boston
- Be able and willing to commit fully to the Artward Bound program schedule during the school year and summer, for up to four years
Students attending Boston Public Schools (except Boston Arts Academy and Boston Latin School) are given top priority for admissions into Artward Bound. Secondary priority is given to other students residing in the City of Boston (including those attending Boston Arts Academy and Boston Latin School).
Have questions about the application process?
Please contact:
Greg Linse
Learning Coordinator, Artward Bound
Email: gllinse@massart.edu
Call: (617) 879-7183
Artward Bound by the numbers
100%
Graduate High School
96%
Enroll in college
61%
Study art and design in college
From First-Gen to Aspiring Art Therapist
Gaby Moreno '25 BFA Painting
Support Artward Bound
We depend on donor support to make Artward Bound a reality for promising Boston high school students. When you support us with a gift of any amount, you provide Boston youth with meaningful opportunities for creative growth. Here are just some of the ways that donor support helps make Artward Bound a reality for deserving students::
- $25 helps provide a student with an MBTA pass
- $150 covers the cost of supplies for one student per semester
- $13,500 allows a student to attend Artward Bound for a year
- $54,000 provides a full, free 4-year Artward Bound experience for one student
Your gift will help talented and committed students reach their goals — in the classroom, the studio, and beyond.
We’re grateful for the generous support of our donors and sincerely appreciate their continued support of the program and our student artists.
Meet the Artward Bound Team
Our team is here to answer questions and provide support to teens and parents as they navigate the enrollment process.
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