The Art Effect

Session 2 – Fine Arts – 3-week Track – Summer Art Institute

Ages 14-19

• July 27, 2026 - August 14, 2026
• 3 weeks, Monday - Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm
• Location:
  
  Allyn J. Washington Center @ Dutchess Community College
  37 Gallery Circle, Poughkeepsie, New York
  
• Non-members: $1400
• Members: $1330

Spend 3 weeks sharpening you art skills and building an advanced portfolio! The Summer Art Institute is an intensive portfolio building program that takes your talented students' skills to the next level! During their time with us, students will be educated in advanced fine art and digtial art making tecniques, as well as contemporary concepts that will help them develop unique and engaging works of art. Students will recieve feedback and guidence from our staff of working artists, participate in portfolio reviews with college representatives, create a network of like-minded peers, explore new materials, and expand their artistic knowledge!

The Summer Art Institute's Fine Arts Track includes courses in Painting & Drawing, Color & Human Figure, and Experimental Printmaking. This comprehensive fine arts track is perfect for young artists interested in createing a strong portfolio that includes impressive 2D artworks. Working from intricate still lifes and live models, students will learn contemporary art elements and explore experimental techniques. Fine Arts students will spend this summer using their artistic knowledge to develop an authentic, refined, and mature fine art portfolio!

Students are asked to bring a sketchbook. All other materials are included.

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Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more courses.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for an Art Institute membership, click here to "Purchase an Art Institute Membership."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form (Aquí en Español) and send it to abby@thearteffect.org.
• Gift Certificates: To redeem a gift certificate to purchase this class please contact Art Institute Coordinator, Abby Ellick, at our office 845-471-7477 or via email at abby@thearteffect.org. If you’d like to buy a gift certificate or gift this class, click here.