NOTHING! This is a free program made possible by a generous grant from Flagstar Bank. There is no class fee and all course materials will be provided.

Arts Academy welcomes creatives ages 16 and up. Whether you are a young professional just starting out or someone making a career pivot later in life, classes will have specialized attention that can meet you where you are at. Classes are open for exploration – you do not need any prior knowledge about an artform to participate.

All visual art, creative writing, and theatre courses, as well as the headshot session, will take place at Snug Harbor Cultural Center Building P. All business seminars will be held virtually.

You can find our course calendar HERE: Arts Academy Schedule

Yes. In person programs and sessions may fill based on available space.

Certified Core Tracks
The Visual Arts Track, Creative Writing Track, and Ultimate Artist Experience provide immersive pathways for participants to strengthen their creative practice while building skills for continued growth in the creative industries. Registration remains open based on availability through the start of the first course in the selected program and may close earlier if all available spaces are filled.

Business Seminars & Theatre Electives
These flexible learning opportunities support professional skill building, creative exploration, and continued development in specific areas. With a versatile selection of individual offerings, participants can register for one or multiple sessions, including on the day of a session prior to its scheduled start time.

Early registration is encouraged.

There is not – the program requires in-person attendance to support creative development and growth.

We ask that Arts Academy students prioritize classes above other extracurriculars. While we understand that sickness and emergency may arise, repeated absences will result in an incomplete program status and no certificate will be issued.

Business Seminars and Theatre Electives are available to the community to pick and choose from like a buffet – sign up for what you’re interested in and leave the rest! Participation in the Visual Arts or Creative Writing Tracks, or in the Ultimate Artist Experience, requires your completion of all 12 weeks of the program plus aendance at all business seminars.

For the creative disciplines of visual arts, creative writing, and theatre, in order to ensure each student will get individualized aention in class, enrollment will be limited. We encourage those interested to register early as spots may fill up. Business seminars will be held virtually and therefore can support a larger class size

For those enrolled in the Visual Arts or Creative Writing Tracks, or in the Ultimate Artist Experience, the program will culminate in a graduation ceremony at Snug Harbor. Certificates will be issued and students will have the opportunity to network with professionals across various artistic disciplines while geing the opportunity to display and share their art.

While we cannot guarantee employment upon completing the program, what we can guarantee is the opportunity to connect with professionals who can learn more about you and your art, which may very well lead to opportunities in the future. We at IlluminArt are also particularly invested in connecting with individuals for future internship or teaching artist opportunities.

Once your registration is submitted, here’s what to expect next:

Registration Confirmation
You’ll receive a confirmation email immediately after submitting your registration, sent to the email address you provided. Your confirmation will include your registration details and the schedule for your selected program or session. A quick tip: Your confirmation will arrive with “Arts Academy Registration Confirmation” in the subject line. If you don’t see it right away, it may be waiting in another email folder.

For Participants Under 18
If you’re under 18, the parent or guardian information provided during registration will be used to complete the required permission process. Your parent or guardian will receive instructions by email to provide consent and the required emergency contact information before your registration can be finalized.

Preparing for Your Program
As your program start date approaches,  IlluminArt Productions Education Coordinator will reach out with additional information to help you prepare, including first day details and any applicable arrival, location, parking, or program specific instructions.

We’re here to help. For additional questions about programs, schedules, registration, or participation, please contact the IlluminArt team at liz.illuminart@gmail.com.