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Chantilly (703) 996-9105 / Vienna (703)-822-7766

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    • Home
    • About
      • Log into Parent Portal
      • About Our Founder
      • Pay Fees Online
      • Locations
      • Recommendation Letters
      • Testimonials
      • School Policies
      • Absence/Makeup Policy
      • Cancellation Policy
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Awards & Gallery
      • Art Contest Winners
      • Beginner Level
      • Foundation Level
      • Advanced Level
      • College Admission Results
    • Classes
      • Class Schedule & Calendar
      • Core Art Classes
      • Creative Multimedia Class
      • Digital Art
      • Request Trial Class
      • Tuition & Fees
    • College Prep
      • College Admission Results
      • Elements of Design
      • Portfolio Prep
      • Portfolio Review Day
      • Portfolio & Scholarship
      • Recommendation Letters
    • Summer Programs
      • College Essay Intensive
      • Creative Multimedia
      • Digital - Elementary
      • Digital - Teens
      • Large Canvas
      • Life Model Drawing
      • Outdoor Drawing
      • Urban Sketch
US Arts Center

Chantilly (703) 996-9105 / Vienna (703)-822-7766

  • Home
  • About
    • Log into Parent Portal
    • About Our Founder
    • Pay Fees Online
    • Locations
    • Recommendation Letters
    • Testimonials
    • School Policies
    • Absence/Makeup Policy
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Awards & Gallery
    • Art Contest Winners
    • Beginner Level
    • Foundation Level
    • Advanced Level
    • College Admission Results
  • Classes
    • Class Schedule & Calendar
    • Core Art Classes
    • Creative Multimedia Class
    • Digital Art
    • Request Trial Class
    • Tuition & Fees
  • College Prep
    • College Admission Results
    • Elements of Design
    • Portfolio Prep
    • Portfolio Review Day
    • Portfolio & Scholarship
    • Recommendation Letters
  • Summer Programs
    • College Essay Intensive
    • Creative Multimedia
    • Digital - Elementary
    • Digital - Teens
    • Large Canvas
    • Life Model Drawing
    • Outdoor Drawing
    • Urban Sketch

College Essay Intensive: Integrating Art

Want to integrate art into your college application essay?

At our Chantilly, VA location, our College Essay Intensive: Integrating Art for rising 12th graders offers structured guidance in developing a compelling application essay that communicates a student’s artistic development, intent, and personal connection to studio practice. With a 9-class program centered on individualized support, students will be able to demonstrate their passion for art to college admissions boards in tandem with their portfolio submissions. Future college applicants will learn to discuss their portfolio on a deeper level, thus giving admissions officers a more distinctive and insightful perspective of the student as an individual. 


Who it's for: Designed exclusively for rising seniors intending on pursuing a non-art major who are looking to showcase their passion for art in their application essay.


Enrollment is limited to 10 students, so grab your seat now!

Location

2026 Schedule

2026 Schedule

US Arts Center - Chantilly

14101 Sullyfield Circle, Unit 100A,

Chantilly, VA, 20151

2026 Schedule

2026 Schedule

2026 Schedule

9:30AM - 12:30PM (9 Class Intensive)

7/21, 7/23, 7/25 (T, Th, S)

7/28, 7/30, 8/1 (T, Th, S))

8/4, 8/6, 8/8 (T, Th, S)

Discounts:

  •  $50 off per student if registered before March 29, 2026. 
  • The early discount can not be applied after March 29, 2026.

How to Register

1. Complete registration form here. 

2. Pay tuition. Select Chantilly location.

3. Email form and payment confirmation: USArtsChantilly@Gmail.com

Cancellation Fee & Policies

  • No refunds and no make-up for absences. Detailed Cancellation Policy can be found here.

More Summer Art Programs

Urban Sketch

 A summer workshop for Rising 9th - 12th Graders who want to build up their college art portfolios with structural and outdoor drawings.

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Life Model Drawing

A summer workshop for Rising 10th-12th Graders who want to gain experience in model and figure drawing.

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Large Canvas

Large Canvas

A summer workshop for Rising 9th - 12th Graders who want to learn how to create compositions for large canvases and create pieces for their art portfolios.

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College Prep Program

Elements of Design

 Our Elements of Design class is highly recommended for students who are interested in majoring in art. In this class, students will learn about the elements of design, such as color theory, scale, shape, and texture. 

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Portfolio and Scholarship

For rising 11th and 12th graders interested in majoring in art and design; students will get advice and guidance on the finalization of their portfolios and the art college admission process for the schools of their choice.

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