Programs for K-12

Pre-College Saturday School and Pre-College Summer Institute (For high school students)
As teens begin to explore their interests and think about college, UArts offers programs that encourage them to:

• Discover their passions
• Explore the arts as a tool for communication and self expression
• Study under master educators and teaching artists
• Enhance their skills in a variety of disciplines
• Develop portfolios and auditions for college admissions
• Exhibit their work or perform in public
• Familiarize themselves with life on a college campus
• Engage in Philadelphia’s rich art and culture
• Gain knowledge of  the professional side of the arts

Saturday Arts Lab (K-8)
With vivid imaginations and boundless energy, kids are full of creative potential. These courses give young artists a diverse experience in the visual arts—they work with paint, pencil, crayon, pastel, clay and more. Our programs help kids:

• Find their element
• Exercise their imaginations
• Meet other young artists and professional artists
• Participate in shows and exhibits
• Become familiar with a college campus
• Become more confident in their own creative skills

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