Most Pre-College Summer Studio students live on campus in the Artist's Residence Hall, while others 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 Artist's Residence Hall at the end of each day and during the weekends. 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 state-of-the-art residence hall, located two blocks from the School, is custom made for artists, with shared studio space on each floor. The experienced resident assistants who also live in the dorm foster a sense of community in the residence and lead weekend activities and field trips.

Commuter Students
Local participants who choose not to stay in the Artists' Residence Hall 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.