Pre-College Art & Design Program

A three-week residential summer art program at Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, Maine, for high school students ages 15 to 18. Students choose two studio majors from options such as Animation, Ceramics, Illustration, Painting and Printmaking, and all students also take figure drawing. Tuition is $5,000 for a shared room or $5,500 for a single room and covers housing, meals, studio instruction, most supplies and a final exhibition.

Offered by Maine College of Art & Design. Summer Program for high school students in Portland, Maine, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-04-15.

Fields: Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Portland, Maine.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The deadline is April 15, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Pre-College Art & Design Program

When is the Pre-College Art & Design Program deadline?

The deadline is April 15, 2027.

Is Pre-College Art & Design Program free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Pre-College Art & Design Program?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Portland, Maine. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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