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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
      • Summer Programs List
      • 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
    • Summer Programs List
    • College Essay Intensive
    • Creative Multimedia
    • Digital - Elementary
    • Digital - Teens
    • Large Canvas
    • Life Model Drawing
    • Outdoor Drawing
    • Urban Sketch

Summer Art Programs in Vienna & Chantilly

A Different Kind of Summer Art Program

Our Summer Art Programs at our Vienna and Chantilly, Virginia locations offer an immersive and engaging learning experience. They go beyond generic projects and busy schedules. Each program is carefully designed around a strong curriculum, with in-depth projects, purposeful skill-building objectives, and opportunities for self-discovery and independent decision-making.

Rising 1st - 7th

Small Class Sizes, Constructive Feedback

With small class sizes, students receive thoughtful, individualized instruction and real-time constructive feedback on their work. This supportive environment allows each student to grow with confidence, refine their skills, and develop their artistic voice, fostering lasting artistic growth and inspiration.

Rising 8th - 12th

Rising 1st - 7th Graders

Creative Multimedia

 A tactile workshop for rising 1st - 7th graders, using non-traditional art mediums to cultivate creative curiosity in young artists and encourage out of the box solutions. 

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Digital Elementary

Designed for rising 4th - 7th graders, this program builds foundational digital art skills through professional software, exploring a diverse range of creative projects. 

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Outdoor Drawing

 An outdoor drawing program for rising 4th - 8th graders that encourages creative exploration across diverse environments beyond the traditional studio setting.

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Rising 8th - 12th Graders

College Essay Intensive

 A workshop designed to help rising seniors thoughtfully integrate their passion for and artistic experiences into their college application essays. Designed for rising seniors seeking non art majors. 

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Digital Intro

 An intro digital art program for rising 8th - 12th graders that teaches foundational digital illustration skills and creative exploration using industry software. Designed for beginners.  

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Digital Character Design

 A digital art program for rising 8th - 12th graders focused on developing character design skills and refining storytelling through digital illustration. Digital Intro or equivalent experience required. 

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Large Canvas Painting

 Taught by the former Director of Admissions at Pratt Institute, this program for rising 9th graders and above teaches students how to thoughtfully plan and confidently paint large-scale abstract works.

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Life Model Drawing

An intensive figure-drawing program where students sketch professional models in varied poses and attire, strengthening proportion, observation, and rapid compositional skills. Week 1: 8th grade and above, Week 2 (Nude Model): 10th grade and above.

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Urban Sketch

 An outdoor drawing program for rising 9th graders and above, focused on building strong observational skills in dynamic, real-world settings—ideal for HS students preparing their college art portfolios. 

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