Core Drawing Year 2026 Application Form

GCA Drawing Year 2026 Application Form

Image: Colleen Barry
Application Requirements

- Applications received after February 15, 2026 may be considered on a space-available basis.
- Personal Statement (500 words or less)
- 2 Recommendation letters (either teacher, colleague or friend)
- 7 images showing a range of the kind of work you have made:
- At least 4 original works (works not created within a school environment).
- Cast drawings/paintings, Bargue drawings, Master copies are not required.
- If you are to include any cast drawings/paintings, Bargue drawings, Master copies, please do not submit more than 1 cast drawing and 1 copy (credited).
- Self-portrait suggested (not required).
- Please include the title and size of each work.
- Keep work from photos to a minimum.
- To upload, each image must be smaller than 1GB.
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Email Address*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Date of Birth*
He, Him, HisShe, Her, HersThey, Them, TheirsPrefer not to say
Planned Length of Study*
Reapplication is required for the Painting Year and the 3rd/4th years.
Education
Art Schools Attended
Work Experience/Other Accomplishments
YesNo
Upload Personal Statement. Please consider the following: Why are you interested in becoming an artist? What experiences do you have in studying art? What about a classical program of intense study appeals to you?*

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Recommendation letters from a colleague, friend, or an art instructor can be uploaded below. Recommenders can submit directly to info@grandcentralatelier.org, if they prefer.

If they choose to submit directly, you can upload blank documents in this section with the name of each person submitting a recommendation letter.
Upload Letter of Recommendation 1. *

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Upload Letter of Recommendation 2*

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Image 1. The images should be a range of works that show who you are as an artist.*

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Image 2*

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Image 3*

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Image 4*

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Image 5*

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Image 6*

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Image 7*

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Please note the title/size/medium of the images in this field: *
How did you hear about the Grand Central Atelier?*
Yes, please send me the application with the Acceptance letterNo, I do not wish to receive a scholarship application
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GCA Drawing Year 2026 Application Form