ART PORTFOLIO PROGRAMS

Advance Your Art Portfolio This Summer

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As a WASC-accredited institution, we establish a rigorous technical foundation while simultaneously developing your unique conceptual identity.

We do not just teach art! We foster independent thinking!

Whether you join us In-Studio or Live Online, you will work within our proprietary Portfolio Tracking System. This ensures your progress is rigorously monitored, with continuous, real-time critique from our director, author of 12 authoritative books including the Art College Admissions series with over 30 years of experience shaping top-tier portfolios, alongside professional designers and award-winning instructors.

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  • Rising 12th Graders (10+ weeks): Expected to finalize their entire college portfolio by the end of the summer.

  • Rising 9th–11th Graders: Establish a rigorous technical and conceptual foundation now, ensuring a seamless and successful portfolio completion in their senior year.

Our Commitment:

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In-Studio Program

Immerse yourself in a professional artistic environment. Step into a disciplined studio dedicated exclusively to college portfolio preparation.

  • Direct Mentorship: Receive personalized, in-person guidance tailored strictly to top-tier college standards.

  • Rigorous Studio Culture: Work in a serious, academic atmosphere designed solely for high-achieving students committed to top art and design colleges.

Locations: New York, Boston, Shanghai

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Live Online Program

This is a disciplined, real-time studio experience. We have engineered our online program to deliver results identical to our in-person instruction.

  • Direct Instruction: You are not isolated behind a screen. Our Director personally leads instruction and critiques, ensuring you receive the same high-level strategic guidance as our in-studio students.

  • Real-Time Demonstration & Correction: You will watch live demonstrations and receive immediate intervention. We identify and correct issues on the spot, ensuring you never practice incorrect techniques. Our director extends beyond the session, with feedback available even after class hours.

  • Uncompromised Quality: Experience the full intensity of our curriculum with the added benefit of eliminating travel time.

Location: Anywhere in the World

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Schedule: June 15th - August 22nd
Mon–Sat (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM)

Summer Intensive Program

Accelerated & Immersive. Designed for students prepared to dedicate themselves fully to their artistic development. This track allows for deep, uninterrupted focus to achieve maximum output in a condensed timeframe.

Who:

  • Rising 12th Graders: Aiming to finalize their entire college portfolio before the academic year begins.

  • Rising 9th–11th Graders: Seeking a significant leap in technical mastery and conceptual depth, while specifically preparing for national art competitions.

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Schedule: June 15th - August 22nd
Mon–Sat (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM)

Summer Weekly Program

Flexible & Customized. Maintain the rigorous standards of Oogie Art while balancing other summer academic or extracurricular commitments.

  • Who: Students who require a tailored schedule without compromising educational quality.

  • Seamless Adaptability: You are not locked into a rigid timeline. Seamlessly adjust your dates or switch between In-Studio and Live Online formats as your summer schedule evolves.

Summer 2026 is Now Open!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Schedule a consultation to align your summer programs with your college admissions strategy.

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