The Academy of LVA is under the umbrella of The Children’s Fine Art Classes program. Founded in 1925, its mission is to provide intensive, in-depth art experiences for talented and motivated art students. The program offers concentrated studies in two-dimensional art that include studio practices in drawing and painting; art history; critiquing skills; and aesthetics. Instruction is covered by a sliding scale scholarship so that economic status will play no part in a child’s participation.
The LVA Academy semester will run for 10 weeks. Classes are two hours to allow for more in depth art making and more thorough critiques. To maximize their experience, students should expect to spend one to two hours outside of the classroom each week researching artists and universities, working on projects, visiting galleries, or writing about their work. We want The Academy experience go beyond the classroom doors.
Academy of LVA Scholarship applications are closed for the 2024 Fall Semester. Applications will open again December 2 for the 2025 Spring Semester. Financial Aid is available in the form of sliding scale scholarships for those who exhibit financial need — please send in the information on the check list and fill out this form (the checklist and the form are both on the Scholarship Application page and will be available December 2nd) to be considered by our Education Committee. The deadline for applications is December 23, at 4:00pm.