Community education through the Office of Engagement at the Art Academy offers courses and camp programs for artists of all ages 5+. Register today to learn from the most skilled instructors in our region.
Thank you for your interest in community education at the AAC. Registration for 2026 programming opens on December 16th. You can read about the courses and programs below!
Community education encourages students of all backgrounds and skill levels to create art with guidance from the most talented instructors. All courses and programs are hosted at the Art Academy of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine campus!
Foster young artists’ creativity in the summer with Camp Art Academy, a day camp for ages 5 to 12 and Teen Academy, a program with a variety of weekly art and writing courses for ages 13 to 18. Portfolio Preparation courses occur each spring and fall to support high schoolers planning for a future in the art world while Future BFA Pre-College is our intensive version of this, occurring each summer and earning students college-level credits. For adults and teens age 16+, we offer many multi-generational Community Courses year-round that include instruction in drawing, painting, photography, and many other art forms.
Whether you plan to add to your portfolio, foster your child’s creativity, or learn a new skill with a friend, there is something for everyone! Read more below to find the courses and programs right for you.
Click on each course below to read more.
College credit-granting summer program for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
