Our Summer School Applications are now open! Apply Now – Deadline 1st June 2026 at 9am. Our annual Art Summer School is now open for applications!
Open Until: 01/06/2026
Posted: 23/03/2026
Our Art Summer School is FREE, fun and supportive 10-day course aimed to develop young people’s creative talents, collaborate with other young people, experience art school life and build their portfolio for further study. It is completely free and open to all those studying at college or sixth from aged 16 – 18. We encourage and prioritise applicants who may be traditionally underrepresented in the Arts, including young people in the care system and Pupil Premium students. By taking part, students will receive a guaranteed interview for our Fine Art programmes, should they wish to apply to Goldsmiths and meet the minimum entry criteria.
As part of the course, you can expect:
- Your own artist studio space
- Gallery & artist studio visits
- Mentoring to develop your own art project
- Creative skills workshops
- Collaborative art making
- Portfolio & career advice
- Public exhibition of your work
Previous participants of the programme have said:
“I enjoyed the art school and think it was an amazing opportunity, I was able to create whatever I wanted with no restrictions, it’s a great opportunity.”
“Thank you so much for this experience, it’s really helped me realise what I really want to do in the future and I’m really looking forward to studying art at university.”
To be eligible for the Art Summer School, you must be:
- Currently attending a state-funded sixth form or college in the UK (year 12 or 13)
- Between 16 and 18 years old
- Studying a creative subject (this could be an A-Level, UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma, BTEC or equivalent course in subjects such as: Art, Textiles, Product Design, Design Technology, Photography, Performance, etc.)
- Living within commutable distance to Goldsmiths (or be able to make your own accommodation arrangements)
The programme will take place 27 July – 7 August 2026 (excluding weekends).
To apply, students head to this webpage to fill out the application form: https://www.gold.ac.uk/schools-and-colleges/art-summer-school/
