Most Pre-College Summer Studio students live on campus, while some local students commute from their homes.

Living on Campus
The strong sense of community that develops between students, faculty and staff is what makes the Summer Studio Program at SMFA unique. That spirit of creativity and collaboration continues in the residence hall at the end of each day and during the weekends. A team of Resident Assistants and a Resident Coordinator live with students. Independent studio time, museum and gallery fieldtrips, thrift store visits, and the occasional venture to the beach or to parks provide an enriching experience for students outside of the classroom.

Residents are encouraged both to participate in additional programming provided outside of class time, and to independently explore Boston in groups of three or more. All students must communicate with a Resident Assistant regarding their comings and goings outside of class time.

The Residence Hall is conveniently located next door to the main building, where all meals, classes and studios are held. Experienced Resident Coordinator and assistants live in the dorm and lead weekend activities and field trips.

Commuter Students
Local participants who choose not to stay ion campus may enroll in the program as commuters. Commuters are required to attend all class sessions, Monday through Friday, as well as gallery, studio, and museum visits and artist talks. Studio space is available for commuters to work in during the evenings and weekends. While on campus, commuters must follow the same rules and guidelines as residential students, including check-in and checkout procedures. Fostering community involvement, we encourage commuters to participate as much as possible in activities outside of class time alongside the residential students.

Food Service
Chef Mechaal Anik of the Museum School's Cafe des Arts creates delicious, nutritionally-balanced meals. His carefully crafted menus include vegetarian, and vegan options. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in residential tuition; lunch is included with commuter tuition.

Boston, the Extended Classroom
Home to more than 60 colleges and universities and 56 museums, Boston is a great place to live, study and play.

As cosmopolitan as it is small and accessible, Boston comes alive in June and July. Its diverse and urban environment provides an exciting atmosphere in which to engage with the local art and culture scene. Whether you're exploring the city's storied neighborhoods, such as the Back Bay or the North End, enjoying a street performance in Harvard Square, eating Brazilian food along the Charles River or listening to a youth poetry slam at a local coffee shop, Boston's true character lies in it's off-beat cultural attractions.

Evening and Weekends
Students will participate in organized outings that complement the program. Sample outings include gallery openings, Jim Dow's off-beat city tour of Boston, performance events, film screenings, thrift store shopping and daytrips to nearby Singing Beach, Old Salem and the Institute for Contemporary Art. You will also have free time to relax and enjoy your studio!