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Artful Edge Academy is a specialized portfolio development program led by professional artist and Pratt Institute of Art and Design Professor, Michelle Hinebrook. With a focus on guiding middle school students through the high school admissions process, and high school students through the college application process.

Artful Edge Academy provides personalized guidance, professional art instruction, and comprehensive application support to help students showcase their creativity and drive for success.

What does a visual arts high school application entail?

A successful HS application comprises 8-10 original artworks accompanied by a scripted video artist statement. This statement discusses the imagery, creative process, inspiration, influences, techniques, material use, and formal choices behind the artworks. Specialized high school programs in NYC demand a cohesive body of work showcasing original creative thinking, technical proficiency, and individual expression. Alongside the artworks, a well-crafted scripted video artist statement is essential, elucidating the artist's process, influences, and formal decisions.

Join us at Artful Edge Academy today and embark on a transformative artistic journey with our expert guidance and support!


VISUAL ARTS Individual Sessions

VISUAL ARTS Individual Sessions

from $250.00

Online or In-Person at Studio MH

Still Life with 3 items from observation

Self-Portrait from observation

Figure Drawing from observation

Imagination Drawing

6 works developing around central theme or experimental process

Preparing materials for final portfolio submission. We will help students curate and photograph their work in an order to create visual and conceptual flow.

Individual sessions:
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15 Sessions Full Portfolio:

Still Life of at least 3 items from observation

Self-Portrait from observation

Figure Drawing

Imagination Drawing

6 works developing around central theme or experimental process

Preparing materials for final portfolio submission. We will help students curate and photograph their work in an order to create visual and conceptual flow.

10 Sessions:

Works from observation using a variety of mediums. Background, Material use, Design and Composition, Original concept and inventiveness

Still Life of at least 3 items from observation

Self-Portrait from observation

Figure Drawing

Imagination Drawing

3 works developing around central theme or experimental process

5 Sessions

Still Life of at least 3 items from observation

Self-Portrait from observation

Figure Drawing

1-2 works developing around central theme or experimental process

Additional Add-On Services:

Portfolio Review: Includes 1.5 hour session discussing existing work, editing, and detailed instruction for improvement. Preparing materials for final portfolio submission, Curation/Editing/Refining: We will help students curate their work in an order to create visual and conceptual flow - start strong, tie together with theme. Medium, and or subject. We offer insight on what portfolios for individual art school majors may look like, as well as provide links and application guidelines to art schools within the greater NYC area

Photography and Digital Imaging Session 2 hours. Includes: Photographing, formatting and editing digital images of 2D or 3D work. AEA uses professional photography equipment and digital imaging software to edit, color correct and compose images of student artwork. We will also help prepare an image list with Title, Year, Size, Medium

Join us at Artful Edge Academy today and embark on a transformative artistic journey with our expert guidance and support!