Make It At Myers
Rising Junior & Senior High School Art + Design Students are invited to apply for the 2024 Summer Pre-College Program at Myers School of Art
The Myers School of Art at The University of Akron is excited to once again be offering a FREE pre-college summer program for rising junior and senior high school art students.
Participants will work directly with Myers faculty and staff to create a personal narrative while discovering all that our art and design school has to offer. This FREE week-long in-person experience will allow students to take advantage of our school’s reputation of working across disciplines.
Several field trips to area museums and galleries will also be included. Participants’ final work will be shown in an exhibition in Folk Hall on the final day. Family and friends are welcome to attend the exhibition.
WHEN IS MAKE IT AT MYERS?
- June 10 – 14, 2024
- Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch is provided for all participants)
WHERE IS MAKE IT AT MYERS?
Myers School of Art, Folk Hall
150 E. Exchange St.
Akron, OH 44325-7801
This opportunity is available thanks to the generosity of our donors in partnership with lead sponsor Genevieve “Genny” Karder—inspiring a new generation of artists.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY?
- DEADLINE: Apply by Monday, May 20,2024
- Submit all 3 components below
- Students may opt-in to participate in the overnight camp for a fee of $450.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Submit all three components by Monday, May 20, 2024 for consideration:
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- Student Application
- Parent Authorization
- Recommendation Letter from High School Art/Design Teacher
- Recommendation Letters should be provided via email directly to ua.art@uakron.edu
- Include "Make it at Myers Referral 2024" in the subject line.
- Include Student's Full Name in the body of the email.
- Recommendation Letters must be received by Monday, May 20, 2024.
***PLEASE NOTE: priority will be given to first time applicants.***
QUESTIONS?
Call the Myers School of Art at 330-972-6030 or email ua.art@uakron.edu.