For students in Grades 9-12, the After-School Studios program helps students increase both the inventive and expressive portions of their artistic portfolio. A variety of classes are offered in both fine art and design. Students develop skills and work habits in their studio(s) of choice which builds confidence in their artistic development. Prior experience is not necessary. Students from a variety of artistic backgrounds are welcome. The After-School Studios program offers insight into building a portfolio for higher education and the art school admissions process through a presentation with Admissions during the semester. One-on-one portfolio reviews with an Admissions Counselor are encouraged as well.

• To improve accessibility, After-School Studios includes a virtual class option. To participate, students will need access to a computer, laptop, or smartphone with video/camera capabilities, and a reliable internet connection. 

Every studio will utilize Zoom for virtual meetings. Other applications and online web resources, such as Google Classroom and Discord, may be used to organize assignments and other class content at the instructor’s discretion. 

Online studio offerings may include:

• Live presentations from faculty and check-ins each class
• Time for creative art making, both independently and in class
• Break out sessions in small groups
• One-on-one and group critiques with faculty
• Online resources such as virtual museum tours, TED Talks, external demo videos, “visiting” artists, virtual collaborations, etc.

After-School Studios classes are capped at 12.

More information will be provided in your Orientation Packet.

Youth Programs are delighted to bring back after school studios to the campus. Students attending an in-person class will have a short Orientation on the first day of classes that will help them acclimate to the MassArt campus. 

Students will receive a MassArt ID on the first day which will give them campus access during their class periods.

After-School Studios classes are capped at 12.

More information will be provided in your Orientation Packet.

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served and space available basis. Submission of a registration form does not guarantee enrollment in a class. If you submit a registration form and your preferred classes are full, you will be placed on the waiting list and notified as soon as possible if a space becomes available.

Scholarships are based on financial need and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to request a scholarship. To be considered, you will be asked to provide family financial information on the registration form (required).

MassArt reserves the right to cancel classes in the event of an insufficient number of registrations. Students will receive a full refund in the event that a class is canceled for this reason. Classes with low enrollment will be canceled at least two weeks before the start of the program.

Students will receive a full refund if the class is dropped by October 1. Students who fail to notify MassArt Youth Programs of their registration cancellation in writing to k12@massart.edu by October 1 will not be eligible for a refund. Students who drop their class after the October 1 deadline will be responsible for paying the class fee.