PREREQUISITE REQUIRED

Minimum 2 years of Intermediate Fine Arts or 1 year of Advanced Fine Arts is required.

For new students: If your child already has a recent portfolio of artwork, you are welcome to submit it for review to determine eligibility for the program. You may either visit us in person or email the artwork to shinehartstudio@gmail.com.

Designed for dedicated students committed to building competitive portfolios (including supplemental portfolios) for college admissions across all majors, as well as for selective and prestigious art competitions—helping teen artists boost their college resumes by achieving recognition, building a strong record, and standing out in today’s highly competitive college admissions process.

This program supports middle and high school students in developing strong, cohesive portfolios for college admissions, while encouraging them to express their unique voice, perspective, and creative passions through their body of work. Portfolios developed by students at Shineh Art Studio have consistently been well received by colleges and universities across the country. In addition, the studio annually welcomes representatives and recruiters from notable art colleges, offering students valuable opportunities for direct portfolio feedback and presentations.

Program Expectations:

Students enrolled in the Portfolio Prep Program are expected to have a strong foundation in both traditional dry and wet media, including charcoal, collage, watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting. This ensures they are prepared to confidently engage with advanced, portfolio-level assignments.

Program Highlights:

- Opportunities to participate in selective and prestigious art competitions at the local, state, regional, and national levels

- Individually tailored lesson plans designed to support each student’s portfolio development and artistic goals

- Invitations to college presentations and events, with opportunities to receive one-on-one portfolio reviews from art school admissions representatives and directors

Art supplies:

- Each Portfolio Prep student MUST bring his/her own art bin to every class. Please purchase the following art supplies.

FULL YEAR

August 30, 2025 - June 6, 2026

HALF YEAR

FALL: August 30, 2025 - January 24, 2026

SPRING: January 26, 2026 - June 6, 2026

SUMMER

June 13 - July 24

SCHEDULE

TWO 90 MIN CLASSES per WEEK

SELECT THE REQUIRED COMBINATION:

PORTFOLIO CLASS + ADVANCED CLASS

PORTFOLIO CLASSES

SELECT ONE THAT WORKS FOR YOU:

SATURDAYS

9:30AM - 11:00AM

THURSDAYS (SUMMER ONLY)

4:00PM - 5:30PM

ADVANCED FINE ARTS

SELECT ONE THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU:

TUESDAYS

4:00PM - 5:30PM

THURSDAYS

5:30 - 7:00PM

SATURDAYS

8:00AM - 9:30AM

SATURDAYS (FALL/SPRING ONLY)

11:00AM - 12:30PM

TUITION OPTIONS

SCHOOL-YEAR: AUGUST 30 - JUNE 6

NO CLASSES: Oct. 4 / Nov. 24 - 29 / Dec. 22 - Jan. 3 / Mar. 30 - Apr. 4

FULL YEAR: FALL - SPRING

August 30, 2025 - June 6, 2026

TUITION: $4140 $3933

HALF YEAR:

FALL: August 30, 2025 - January 24, 2026

SPRING: January 26, 2026 - June 6, 2026

TUITION: $2070 $2008

MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS:

Half-year registration required.

$690 (first & last month’s tuition) plus a one-time registration fee per new student is due at registration.

$460 monthly installments are due on the dates below.

• Fall Term: Sep. 29, Oct. 27, and Dec. 1
• Spring Term: Feb. 23, Mar. 23, and Apr. 27

SUMMER INTENSIVE: JUNE 13 - JULY 24

12 Lessons: $720 + $45 (a one-time registration fee per new student)