Youth Programs
Expand your creative imagination and discover your passion and talent for art and design.
Art Programs for Students
You're never too young to be an artist or to start your path toward a fantastic career in art and design. At Moore College of Art & Design, we are influencers and advocates for breakthrough artists and designers of all ages and backgrounds—and that's the vision behind our dynamic Youth Education programs for creatively curious youth: the annual pre-college residential Summer Art and Design Institute and our century-old, singular Young Artists Workshop for grades 6–12.
There's no need to wait until college to start your journey as an artist or designer. Our Youth Education programs are offered year round, and young students can start classes with us as young as eight years old. Youth Education programs and classes are flexible in order to accommodate different modes and styles of learning. Younger students will supplement their Monday through Friday classwork with art and design skills that expand their horizons and provide new pathways for creative exploration. As students grow closer to college age, they can hone their skills and further develop their portfolios, providing a strong edge for their applications to competitive art and design schools.
Read on to learn more about our Youth Education program offerings and register for our next session today!
From Ages 11 to 18, There's a Youth Program for You
Pick your program of choice based on age group and seasonal offerings. With classes offered all year round, you can spend every fall, spring and summer working on your skills as an artist!
Summer Art & Design Institute, a.k.a. SADI
For creative high-school students who want a taste of the art and design college experience! Whether you're new to art or an emerging artist interested in fleshing out a portfolio, our summer pre-college residential program has an experience that's just right for you.
Young Artists Workshop, a.k.a. YAW
YAW offers an array of art and design courses for youth grades 6-12, in fall, spring and summer co-ed sessions. Students grow creatively while developing as artists, thinkers and innovators. It's also a great way to build self-confidence and make lasting friendships.
At a Glance: Youth Education
Moore's SADI and YAW programs combine art and design with fun and socializing.
SADI Summer 2025 student showing off their work
YAW 2025 student painting.
SADI 2025 student working on a figure drawing project.
YAW 2025 student working on a digital art project.
SADI 2025 student showing off their artwork.
Summer 2025 student artwork.
YAW 2025 students showing off their art.