Cleveland Institute of Art - Continuing Education
About
Professional Art School with K-12 Youth Programs
Cleveland Institute of Art is a nationally accredited art and design college on Euclid Avenue offering Summer Young Artist Classes for K-12 students through its Continuing Education department. Programs are held on CIA's campus alongside degree programs.
Summer Young Artist Classes
Classes run June-July in a structured format with age-appropriate tracks. Programs include:
- Elementary (K-4): Drawing and Painting
- Middle School (5-8): Cartooning, Creative Writing, Intro to Painting
- High School (9-12): Advanced Drawing, Painting, Screenprinting, 3D Modeling, Character Design, Watercolor
What's Included
- Instruction by CIA faculty and working artists
- Age-specific tracks from elementary through high school
- Pre-College program available for older teens
Experience
CIA's youth classes give K-12 students hands-on instruction in a professional art school environment. Programs are structured by grade level, making them suitable for beginners and developing artists alike.