Summer Youth Programs in the Arts (Grades 6-9)

Summer Precollege Programs in the Arts (Grades 9-12)

Purchase College provides inspiring, professional spaces across every discipline—from studios and performance venues to editing labs and the 160,000-square-foot Visual Arts Building, one of the largest in the Northeast. It’s a memorable, enriching summer experience your family will value for years.

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What Students Are Saying

  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I learned so much and have a better understanding of music and singing. I became friends with everyone in the class.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “Devoted, talented staff.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “…this program taught me so much and in such a short time has helped me grow as an actor.” – Student </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “[My daughter] loved the friends that she met in the program. She said that she was very excited about the new techniques and ideas that she received from the program. She is excited about the upcoming fashion show.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I learned a lot of valuable information and was able to discover my strengths and weaknesses to help me focus on what I need to work on for the future. It has also made me highly consider applying [to Purchase College].” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> ”I can’t choose between meeting cool people or making art that I’m actually proud of.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “[My favorite part about this program was the] scene work and improv.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I really enjoyed being able to express my talent.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I learned that writing takes time, and writing can always be fixed and that no writing is perfect.” - Student </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “[My daughter] had a life-changing experience.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “[I like the fact that] I got to learn a lot about lyrics and song form that I didn’t know.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “Great! Imaginative.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “It had a friendly environment. I thought the program was worthwhile.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “My child had no experience in photography. In the course, he learned how to use digital camera, how to edit photos and most importantly he fell in love with photography.” ( Photography Parent 2023) </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I learned about styles, genres, and technique.” </p></div>

Youth & Precollege

  • Precollege Programs: Songwriting & Music Production Workshop

    Songwriting students collaborating on a song

  • Young Photographers

    Student looks at his portfolio

  • Precollege Programs: Acting Audition Workshop

    Group posing for a photo on stage

  • Young Photographers

    Students in the photography lab

  • Songwriting Workshop

    Students working on a song together

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    Vocal students getting instruction

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    A Visual Arts student creates in acrylic 

  • Photography Institute

    Developing black and white film photos

  • Architecture Intensive

    Students stretching a canvas

  • Acting Intensive

    Students rehearsing in a dance studio

  • 3D Video Game and Makers Lab Creations

    Student gets instruction in photo editing

  • Visual Arts Institute

    Printmaking lesson in the art studio

  • Acting for the Camera Boot Camp

    Students rehearse a scene for acting on camera

  • Acting Intensive

    Students getting acting notes from their instructor

  • VAI Students in Gallery

    VAI students in gallery enjoying final exhibit

  • VABoyEtching

    Student working on an etching

  • Precollege: Digital Photography and Photo Editing Workshop

    Editing images in digital photography class

  • Precollege Programs: Performing Arts Institute

    Improvisation work in Performing Arts Institute

  • Youth Programs: Young Artists

    Painting a found object sculpture in young artists

  • Youth Programs: Young Filmmakers

    Students filming an action scene on the Campus