Overview

Summer@Cornish is an intensive 4-week summer program offering high school students a mini-college experience. Located in the Main Campus Building at Cornish College of the Arts, residential students will explore all Seattle has to offer in Seattle's South Lake Union Neighborhood.

Our unique curriculum is designed to prepare students for the arts careers of the future. Rather than only focus on one discipline or perform only existing works, all students create and perform or showcase new work, and have the opportunity to take electives outside of their primary artform.

Summer@Cornish runs from July 7 - August 1, 2025

Art & Design Program 

Full-Day

The Art & Design Intensive is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in visual arts. Students begin their day with an intensive in core fundamentals with 2D drawing and painting techniques, as well as 3D object design. Afternoon electives allow students to explore and expand their creative interests. Fridays are designed for portfolio development for real world artist skills and college applications to give the students a realistic viewpoint of what being a career artist is about. 

See full day example schedule on the right side of this page.

The residential option is available for full-day art and design students. Learn more here.

Part-Time

Some students may prefer to attend Summer@Cornish as part-time students, selecting a combination of the morning intensive and one elective, only afternoon electives, or even just one elective.  The residential option is not available to part-time students.

Tuition

Tuition varies by type of program. Electives start at $730. The Morning Intensive is $3160.  Receive 10% off the full tuition by registering before March 1. Tuition needs-based scholarships are available here.

Next Steps: Get in Touch!

We know that choosing a summer program is a big decision. Join us for the first live webinar with Michael Callaizakis, and selected Summer Faculty on November 14 at 4PM by signing up here.  For immediate questions, please email plus@cornish.edu.