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Based in Boston, MA, The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) at The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) at Lesley University is designed for high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall. This intensive summer art residency program consists of four weeks of classes, and art-making is designed to offer a professional art college experience while living on campus. Weekend and evening activities are organized to highlight the historic and cultural significance of Boston through visits to galleries, museums, and artist studios.

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Students live in Lesley University residence halls minutes from Harvard Square in Cambridge and study art with college professors and graduates of AIB in our Boston studios, just across the Charles River. Discover Boston, a beautiful world-class city rich in history, the arts, nearby beaches, and consistently ranked number one in the "Big City College Towns".

The Young Artist Residency Summer Program (YAR)

- For high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall (4-week program)

- Select a full schedule of classes from over 60 exciting course offerings in the areas of Artistry, Technology, and Professions in the Visual Arts.
- Join a thriving art college community.
- Receive 6 college credits for successful completion of courses and enrichment activities.
- Earn incentives for applying and enrolling in AIB as a college choice.
- Strengthen your portfolio and become the artist you were meant to be.
- Learn the high-tech side of art-making by gaining experience with state-of-the-art computer software and hardware.
- Students select their own courses, build their own schedules and are in classes Monday through to Friday.

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