In-person Programme

    The Young Art & Design Summer Experience

    by InvestIN

    Are you an aspiring artist?

    Last verified: 3 Mar 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    The Young Art & Design Summer Experience

    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 15–18

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15–18

    Location / Region

    London

    Cost

    From £6,425

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: University hall of residence

    Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the accommodation canteen

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    TL;DR

    Are you an aspiring artist? Join our 2026 art summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. Over the course of 2 weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of an artist and designer working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. You’ll explore an iconic London gallery with experts, build your portfolio with a range of artistic masterclasses and exhibit your work at a real London gallery space. Plus, gain a qualification in work experience to boost your university application!

    What is The Young Art & Design Summer Experience?

    Are you an aspiring artist? Join our 2026 art summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. Over the course of 2 weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of an artist and designer working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. You’ll explore an iconic London gallery with experts, build your portfolio with a range of artistic masterclasses and exhibit your work at a real London gallery space. Plus, gain a qualification in work experience to boost your university application!

    What you actually do

    Immersive career simulations and professional site visits; exploring a London gallery with experts; artistic masterclasses (life drawing, bookbinding, screen printing, textiles and more); creating contemporary art in a design studio; developing an animated short with award-winning animators; spray painting at a London graffiti wall; portfolio coaching with optional 1-2-1 crits; curating and exhibiting your work at a London gallery space; meeting and being coached by artists specialising in fine art, graphic design, illustration, animation and more; private view with professional artists; career coaching (jobs in art/design, subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curriculars).

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Create contemporary art in a design studio

    2. 2

      Develop an animated short with award-winning animators

    3. 3

      Spray painting at a London graffiti wall

    4. 4

      Uncover art history and sketch London landscapes guided by a professional illustrator

    5. 5

      Curate an exhibition of your work at a London gallery space

    6. 6

      2-week students also receive a physical certificate and an industry reference letter

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Aged 15-18

    • Minimum English language requirement: B2 (upper-intermediate, CEFR)

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    From £6,425

    What's included

    Tuition Fees (Residential):: 6425

    How to apply

    1. 1

      Click “Register Now” to book your place. Places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; registration closes when capacity is reached.

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    A typical day during the programme.

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