Academic Year Studio Schedule
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2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
August 25, 2025—June 6, 2026
Core Courses
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Session Classes
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Workshops
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MONDAYS
3-4:30pm Elementary Art (Core Program)
4:30-6pm Intermediate/Secondary Art (Core Program)
4:30-6pm Portfolio Prep (Core Program)
7-9 TBA (Rotating Session Class)
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TUESDAYS
2-3:30pm Elementary Art (Core Program)
3:30-5pm Elementary/Intermediate Art (Core Program)
3:30-5pm Portfolio Prep (Core Program)
7-9pm Drawing in Black+White (Rotating Session Class)
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WEDNESDAYS
12:30-2pm Tertiary Art (Core Program)
3-4:30pm Primary/Elementary Art (Core Program)
4:30-6pm Intermediate/Secondary Art (Core Program)
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THURSDAYS
3-4pm Primary Art (Core Program)
4:30-6pm Portfolio (Core Program)
4:30-6pm Intermediate/Secondary Art (Core Program)
5:30-7pm Intermediate/Secondary Art (Core Program)
7-10pm Tertiary Art (Core Program *biweekly class)
7-10pm TBA Materials & Techniques (Rotating Workshop)
7-10pm TBA Women’s Workshop (Rotating Workshop)
7-10pm TBA Visiting Artist Lecture & Critique (Rotating Workshop)
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FRIDAYS
12-3pm Figure Drawing (Rotating Session Class)
6-8pm TBA The Middle Room Openings (Events—join the gallery’s mailing list at TheMiddleRoomGallery.com)
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SATURDAYS
9-10am Primary Art (Core Program)
10-11:30am Elementary Art (Core Program)
11:30am-1pm Intermediate/Secondary Art (Core Program)
11:30am-1pm Portfolio Prep (Core Program)
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SUNDAYS
3-6pm Fibers+Mixed-Media (Rotating Session Class)
1-3pm TBA The Middle Room Community Events (Artist Talks, Readings, Screenings, etc.—join the gallery’s mailing list at TheMiddleRoomGallery.com)
2025-2026 Academic Year
Dates to Note
August 11
CORE PROGRAM 1ST TUITION INSTALLMENT DUE
FALL TRIMESTER STARTS IN 2 WEEKS
August 25-30
CORE PROGRAM FALL TRIMESTER BEGINS
WELCOME TO THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR!
November 3
CORE PROGRAM 2ND TUITION INSTALLMENT DUE
WINTER TRIMESTER STARTS IN 2 WEEKS
November 17-22
CORE PROGRAM WINTER TRIMESTER BEGINS
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November 24-29
FALL BREAK
NO CLASSES HELD FOR 1 WEEK
December 22-January 10
WINTER BREAK
NO CLASSES HELD FOR 3 WEEKS
January 12-17
CORE PROGRAM COURSES RESUME
WELCOME BACK FROM WINTER BREAK
February 23
CORE PROGRAM 3RD TUITION INSTALLMENT DUE
SPRING TRIMESTER STARTS IN 2 WEEKS
March 9
CORE PROGRAM SPRING TRIMESTER BEGINS
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April 1
SUMMER CAMPS REGISTRATION BEGINS
ENROLL NOW FOR THE SUMMER SESSION
March 30-April 4
SPRING BREAK
NO CLASSES HELD FOR 1 WEEK
June 1-6
LAST WEEK OF THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
CORE PROGRAM STUDENT WORK EXHIBITED AT THE END-OF-YEAR SHOW
June 7
ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR CORE PROGRAM STUDENT SHOW: 2-4PM
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: DJ+REFRESHMENTS+RAFFLES+MERCH!
OPEN TO IVA STUDENTS, FAMILIES & COMMUNITY: ALL DONATIONS BENEFIT THE IVA SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID FOR CORE STUDENTS IN NEED DURING THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR
TBA BY MARCH 1
SUMMER CAMPS
6 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS AND EVENING WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLERS
TEEN INTENSIVES FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLERS
EVENING WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS OF ALL LEVELS
Summer 2026 Studio Schedule—TBA in March
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SUMMER CAMPS +WORKSHOPS
June-August, 2026
WEEKLY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AND EVENING WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS HELD DURING THE SUMMER
CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS: MEDIA & PROCESS
TEEN INTENSIVES: MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES
ADULT WORKSHOPS: MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES
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WEEK 1
DATES TBA IN MARCH 2026
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS: TBA
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: TBA
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: TBA
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WEEK 2
DATES TBA IN MARCH 2026
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS: TBA
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: TBA
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: TBA
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WEEK 3
DATES TBA IN MARCH 2026
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS: TBA
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: TBA
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: TBA
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WEEK 4
DATES TBA IN MARCH 2026
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS: TBA
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: TBA
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: TBA
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WEEK 5
DATES TBA IN MARCH 2026
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS: TBA
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: TBA
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: TBA
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WEEK 6
DATES TBA IN MARCH 2026
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS: TBA
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: TBA
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: TBA
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REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1, 2026
REGISTER FOR ONE OR MULTIPLE WEEKS—NO TWO SESSIONS ALIKE!
CLASS SIZES ARE ALWAYS SMALL AT IVA AND SPACES VERY LIMITED
REGISTER ON SUMMER CAMP/WORKSHOP PAGES
The process of discovery has been the most thrilling part of studying art with Shannon at Institute for Visual Arts. I have had my hands on so many different kinds of pens, pencils, markers, inks, paints, pastels, chalk, paper, canvases, fabrics, thread, and found objects than I ever imagined I could incorporate into art. Both my daughter and I have been in the IVA Core Program for years and we’ve never done the same project twice. Each year, we have deepened our understanding of the elements and principles of art and created work that feels expressive and unique to each of us. Shannon has a gift for helping you find your voice in your work - whether you are a seasoned artist or a newbie - and helping you make your work so much better. In addition to being ongoing students in the Core Program, my daughter and I couldn’t resist also joining the fantastic Session Classes and Workshops offered at IVA in textiles, printmaking and collage. It is such a joy and privilege to unplug from the outside world and make things in this beautiful space.
—Azin Samari, IVA Parent Since 2017 & Student Since 2022
Our daughter has been studying at Institute for Visual Arts since she was in first grade. Every year she wants to go back because she learns new and exciting techniques and always enjoys the energy that Shannon brings to the studio. Our daughter’s work continues to amaze us. We are so happy to have IVA as part of our community.
—Christine Rhoden, IVA Parent Since 2017