Art & Design Intensive Program 2025-2026

Art & Design Yearlong Intensive Application

Visual Arts Yearlong Intensive
September 2025 – June 2026

The Art & Design Intensive Programs are yearlong, once-per-week programs designed for students ages 10-19 who wish to dive deep into a focused program area and develop a more thorough and rigorous artistic practice. Students will push themselves on more advanced concepts of craft and technique and develop close community in a supportive environment. At the core of the curriculum is the enhanced development of each students’ voice through close mentorship and expanded learning opportunities such as group critique and exhibition. Regular attendance is required.

All Intensive classes take place at our Granville Island location.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Students will be notified of the results two weeks following the below deadlines:

- June 1, 2025 at 11:59pm
- July 1, 2025 at 11:59pm
- August 1, 2025 at 11:59pm
- September 1, 2025 at 11:59pm

For more information:

https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/art/intensive-programs/

For questions:

art&design@artsumbrella.com

Submission Guidelines

Your submission must include: a completed application form and a portfolio.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

SUBMISSION PACKAGE
Your submission package must include both a completed application form and a portfolio.

Before submitting your form, please review and make sure everything is completed to the best of your ability. Class preferences must be clearly indicated, numbered 1-3, and all questions must be answered.

PORTFOLIO
Please submit 5-7 images of completed work and 3-5 images of sketchbook pages that show process and experimentation. Please ensure images are individually attached, are in JPEG format, and are no larger than 1MB each. You should send no more than 10 images total.

This is your chance to show us who you are as an artist! Don’t hesitate to show us a range of work in a variety of mediums, but do try and gear your portfolio towards the program you are applying to. Including program specific work helps our jury gauge the level of skill and knowledge you bring to the class and gives us a better sense of your suitability to the program itself. Ex. A Clay Sculpture application should absolutely highlight your work with clay, but including paintings, drawings, or other work, is encouraged.

Top Tips
1. Make sure to send a complete submission package (including completed application form and portfolio). Incomplete submissions are not guaranteed acceptance.
2. Aim to include high resolution photos of your work, no larger than 1MB in size each, and title them in the order you’d like us to view them (eg. 01.Artist Name_Title of Work.jpg, 02.Artist Name_Title of Work.jpg etc)
3. If you have any questions, please ask! Email us at art&design@artsumbrella.com

Art & Design Yearlong Intensive

Visual Arts Yearlong Intensive
Your submission must include: a completed application form and a portfolio.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Application Form
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Birthdate
Pronouns*
ex. She/Her, He/Him, They/Them
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Student Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Student Email*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Email*
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How did you hear about the program?

Student Questions
What art classes have you taken before? If not at Arts Umbrella, please clarify.*
What does being an artist mean to you?*
What role do you see the arts playing in your future?*
What do you hope to achieve from this program?*
What will you contribute to this program?*
Anything else you would like to tell us?
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Art & Design Yearlong Intensive Application

Submission Guidelines

Art & Design Yearlong Intensive

Application Form

Art & Design Yearlong Intensive

Intensive Class Options

Portfolio

Student Questions