Summer Study
Occasionally, the School of Art offers one to several summer courses as well as Independent Study opportunities with the consent of continuing full-time faculty. For a schedule of summer courses, visit:
https://acis.as.cmu.edu/gale2/open/Schedule/SOCServlet
Skowhegan Residency Program for Advanced Visual Artists
Neither a "school" in the traditional sense nor a "retreat," the program seeks to create the most stimulating and rigorous environment possible for artistic creation and interaction by providing a concentrated period of work, created with the critical assistance and camaraderie of a distinguished faculty of Resident and Visiting Artists. Many of the most respected artists of our time have served as faculty. Skowhegan draws its vitality from the talent and energy of the participants, and the community they create. Founded in 1946 by artists, and still governed by artists for artists, the program provides an atmosphere in which participants are encouraged to work and explore free of the expectations of the marketplace and academia.
The program is located in a beautiful lakeside setting in Skowhegan, Maine and runs from mid-June to mid-August. Private studio space is provided with facilities for painting, sculpture, photography and some technology. There are no formal classes, but one-on-one critiques with resident and visiting artists.
The College of Fine Arts and School of Art has an arrangement with Skowhegan to match their offer of half a fellowship. Students seeking eligibility for this matching fellowship should submit their names to the School Head by mid-January. This program typically accepts graduate students or alumni rather than undergraduates, but is open to all.
There are also additional scholarships for applicants born or raised in California, Kansas, Maine, New Jersey and Ohio.
You may find an application and fellowship information at:
Summer Study Abroad – CMU Office of International Education
For those students considering study abroad during the summer, please visit the Office of International Education for information on programs and travel advice. The Office of International Education (OIE) is committed to supporting, promoting, and celebrating individuals in an intercultural environment. We advocate for and facilitate international and cross-cultural experiences, perspectives, and initiatives.
In particular OIE promotes and facilitates study abroad and acts as a liaison to the university for foreign students, researchers, and professors. OIE provides many services to Carnegie Mellon students and staff. We:
• advise international students and scholars regarding personal, immigration/visa, academic, social, and acculturation issues,
• advise students who wish to study abroad regarding programs and options,
• inform foreign students and scholars about changes in immigration regulations and about upcoming events via email and the OIE web site,
• plan programs of interest including workshops on cultural adjustment, reentry issues, career planning, non-resident tax filing, and other relevant topics,
• provide support and advice to international and cultural groups such as the International Student Union and the International Spouses and Partners Organization, and
• organize orientation programs for new students and scholars as well as CMU students who study abroad.
Office of International Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Third Floor Warner Hall
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
Telephone: (412) 268-5231
Facsimile: (412) 268-7832
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM
http://www.cmu.edu/studyabroad/
Ellen Battell Stoeckel Fellowship for the Yale Summer School of Art and Music in Norfolk, Connecticut
Each year, Carnegie Mellon School of Art is invited by Yale University to nominate juniors for the Ellen Battell Stoeckel Fellowship program for the Yale Summer School in Norfolk, Connecticut. The program usually runs from late May to through early July. All current Juniors in good standing are eligible for the scholarship.
The School of Art funds application costs. Selection is made by all full-time PDP faculty. Students intending to apply should sign up with the Student Affairs Assistant, Keni Jefferson by the date provided in the annual memo. From Yale's previous invitation: "This year the program will focus on how art, especially painting, is relevant today. Drawing, printmaking and photography are also included in the program and students are required to participate in all of the courses."
Procedure for the selection:
1. Sign-in with the Student Affairs Assistant by the deadline specified in the annual memo.
2. For the PDP faculty selection process, display 10-20 pieces (including at least 10 paintings) of your original art work in the 4th floor loge on the dates designated by the annual memo.
3. Nominees will be notified as soon as votes are tallied.
4. Nominees should obtain their Yale/Norfolk application materials from the Student Affairs Assistant as soon as possible after being notified of their selection.
5. Nominees must arrange to have a minimum of 20 works (including 10 paintings) in the loge to be photographed by the campus photographer on the designated date. The School of Art funds the slide making process.
6. The completed application packet will be mailed to Yale by the School of Art by Yale's deadline. The department will fund the mailing.
7. Please read the application form very carefully and follow it's instructions. Questions? The Student Affairs Assiatnt may be able to help.
8. Yale usually notifies the School of Art of its selection by mid-April.
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