Gage Academy of Art

Seattle's Premier Fine-Art Atelier, Now Teaching Kids at South Lake Union

Gage Academy of Art is Seattle's leading independent fine-arts school, now based on Westlake Avenue in South Lake Union after relocating from Capitol Hill. Its youth programs bring the same atelier-style rigor to kids and teens.

Camps and Studios

Multi-tier youth programming across summer and school year. Options include:
- Kids Camps (ages 6-11) - 1-week full-day, includes movement classes and Triangle Park playground lunch
- Teen Camps (ages 12-18) - nine 1-week full-day camps
- Multi-week teen intensives in Drawing, Painting, and Portfolio prep
- Online Camps - digital storytelling, character design

What's Included

• All supplies included in tuition
• Full-day 9:30am-3:30pm format (summer runs June 26 - Aug 28)
• Friday showcases for family and friends
• Youth Arts Advisory Board and Teen Art Studios for deeper involvement
• Scholarships available year-round

Experience

The serious option for Seattle kids and teens who want real fine-art training - drawing from observation, oil painting, portrait work. The Teen Portfolio intensive is a legitimate art-school-audition pipeline. Second location at 6520 5th Ave S in Georgetown.