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CVPA Summer Arts Lab

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July 9-15, 2023


This interdisciplinary program offers students the opportunity to explore aspects of art and design, and how it engages the body, space, and community. LAB participants will respond to challenging prompts and community discussions resulting in the creation of multi-disciplinary and/or collaborative work. Sessions will be guided by practicing artists and designers. The introduction of Social Practice will be an essential element of this immersive LAB experience. The CVPA Summer Arts LAB will be an in person on campus residential experience.

Event culminates in an exhibition of works created during the intensive.

Concentration Areas

Design, Studio Art, Interior Architecture + Design, 3D

Application Deadline: May 1, 2023

Application Materials

  • 3 Works of Art uploaded to CVPA Summer Lab on CVPA Slideroom page umassd.slideroom.com
  • Written Response to Prompt What Does Shelter Mean to You? (completed on Slideroom)

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Application Opens: February 1, 2023
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023