Date and Time
Friday Dec 18, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST
November 20, 2026 - January 22, 2027
8 Fridays, 5:30–8:30pm, *No Class 12/25, 1/1*
Location
Pershing Studios
45 Pershing Avenue Poughkeepsie, New York
Fees/Admission
Non-members: $525 Members: $499 Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more courses.
Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for an Art Institute membership
Scholarships: Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance. To apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form by September 7th, 2026.
Contact Information
The Art Effect
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Description
Take your portfolio and your future to the next level! This 8-week drawing and painting class is designed with college-bound artists in mind and focuses on creating compelling portfolio pieces that showcase both technical skill and artistic voice. Learn to use reference images effectively, create unique and engaging contemporary compositions, and refine crucial drawing and painting techniques that college representatives seek. By the end of the course, you’ll have 5–6 portfolio-ready works that demonstrate your artistic voice, technical ability, and professional potential. A sketchbook is required.
This is not an introductory course. A strong understanding of foundational drawing and painting concepts is required. This class prepares students for advanced classes, including Senior Project, live model courses, and college applications.
