Art Lab Inc., the Art School located at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, is now accepting applications for its Summer Studio Scholarship Program. The program application is available to teens, ages 13 and up, who are seriously committed to art and may be considering the pursuit of art in college, and to those adults looking for a more structured and challenging art class. Scholarships are available upon completion of application. Scholarship awards are based upon availability of funding. Professional quality artist materials will be supplied including oil paints, canvas, brushes, charcoal, and paper.

The objective of the program is to train artists in the working methods and philosophy of professional practicing artists. These students will experience extended studio time and will benefit from a constant exchange between peers and professional artists who will act as instructors and mentors. Students will have the unique opportunity to develop their artistic selves and to explore their commitment to visual arts careers.

Each student, ages 17 through adult, will have the opportunity to draw from the model, paint still-life indoors, and paint landscapes outdoors on Snug Harbor’s 83 acres of park ground. Younger teens will become familiar with the studio experience through exploration of a variety of fine art practices. Additionally, lectures designed to give the student a background in art history will be held weekly. There will also be a museum or gallery trip. Some past trips have included visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the Barnes Foundation. Faculty has included: Geoffrey Dorfman – MFA Syracuse University, Adjunct Assistant Professor, CSI; Craig Manister – MFA Brooklyn College, Adjunct Assistant Professor, CSI, Director, CSI Art Gallery; James Patrick Reid – MFA Indiana University, Adjunct, FIT; Morgan Taylor – MFA Queens College, Adjunct Assistant Professor, CSI. This year’s faculty plus special guest artist for end of term critique to be announced.

For Students,ages 13 – 16: This group will explore many techniques and materials as they study perspective, landscape drawing, watercolor, printmaking, and more with professional working artists who are university trained. These students will meet 3 times a week for 5 weeks. The day begins at 10am – 4:30pm.

For Students,age 17- adult: We are pleased to announce the development of the SSSP/Masterclass. There will be two offerings for those who wish to prepare for college or for artists who are establishing a professional practice. Both will meet once a week for 5 weeks. Each day is 5 hours long. Studio still-life practice and Art History will be taught by Craig Manister and Figure, Landscape Studio Practices will be taught by Morgan Taylor. Classes may be taken individually or together. Please, indicate on your application which Master Class you prefer, or if you want to take both classes. Class begins at 10AM- 3PM

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 718-447-8667

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SSSP 2025 APPLICATION – DUE JUNE 20, 2025

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All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $75. Prior to scholarship, program cost is $800.00. Scholarships for ages 13 – 17 are being provided by the newly established Patricia Whitehouse Memorial Scholarship. Ages 18 & up will be awarded partial scholarships through the support of The Department of Cultural Affairs and the Staten Island Rotary Foundation, among others.

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