Youth Programs in the Arts (Gr. 6-9)

Precollege Noncredit Programs in the Arts (Gr. 9-12)

Precollege Credit Programs (Gr. 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 liked learning a new thing each day and how educational it was.” – Student </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> I learned that “I am better than I thought, and I have a big imagination! “ - Student </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I liked the scheduled shoots like the dancers, divers, headshots, and actors.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I have memories of my daughter not being fearful about performing in front of audiences and gaining stage presence and courage.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “The staff was excellent and very enthusiastic.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “[My favorite part about this program was that] it was completely made up of creativity and it was very fun.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I enjoyed letting my creativity free.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “It is sooo much fun.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I learned how to paper maché. It was fun and super easy to make.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I liked how it was so easy to make friends and do something that you love in a safe environment.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I did enjoy the program, it allowed me to study and understand different acting styles, and I learned some great exercises and warm-up games for speech and body movement.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “She enjoyed the freedom of focusing on an area of interest with like-minded students.” – Parent </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I love the welcoming aspect from the teachers and student alike. I also loved all the physical aspects to warming up the body and voice for performing, since I want to be an actor, all of these things were helpful in improving my acting.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “What I enjoyed most was the education and support I got.” </p></div>
  • <div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I liked how we had a chance to present snippets of our original work, and how our master class teachers helped us improve our skills.” </p></div>

Youth & Precollege

  • Precollege Programs: Songwriting & Intro to Music Production

    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 Programs: Graphic Design 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