Art Schools in Boston

Art Institute of Boston

• The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University is located in the Kenmore Square-Fenway area of Boston. The school was founded in 1912 and focuses on giving students a strong foundation in art and design principles. The school currently offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in six core areas: animation, design, fine arts, illustration, photography, and art history. It also offers a two-year advanced professional certificate, a low-residency Master of Fine Arts degree and various continuing education courses and workshops. According to the Art Institute of Boston website, the school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It is home to a photography lab, animation studio, computer studios and exhibition space.

  Art Institute of Boston
  700 Beacon St.
  Boston, MA 02215
  (617) 585-6600
  aiboston.edu

School of Museum of Fine Arts

• The School of Museum of Fine Arts has been teaching students art techniques since 1876. According to the school's website, it offers a range of studio art courses in 18 areas of study. Students can receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or participate in a studio program, which entails an intensive all-elective curriculum. The school also offers various continuing educational classes and summer programs for art students. The school's campus features two buildings, a residence hall and 15 study areas. In addition, the school has an exhibition space where a number of exhibitions are held throughout the year.

  School of Museum of Fine Arts
  230 The Fenway
  Boston, MA 02115
  (617) 267-6100
  smfa.edu

Academy of Realist Art

• The Academy of Realist Art is located in the Historic Leather District of Boston. The school teaches students the skills necessary to succeed as a professional representational artist. According to the school's website, the curriculum focuses on craftsmanship and traditional oil painting techniques. Students will begin with basic level courses, such as the fundamentals of drawing, and eventually progress to advanced life painting courses. The Academy of Realist Art also offers periodic workshops for art professionals who want to continue their education.

  Academy of Realist Art
  112 South St.
  Boston, MA 02111
  (617) 426-3006
  academyofrealistartboston.com