How to Apply

The timeline below provides an overview of the application process.  

September 9 - December 31, 2024
Early Application Period

  • Apply early and get a $100 discount!
  • Early applicants will be notified of their status and receive first studio confirmation by February 1, 2025. 
  • To secure a spot in the program, accepted students pay a $1500 deposit (or full payment) by February 16, 2025
  • Applicants who made scholarship requests pay the deposit after awards are announced in April.

January 1 - February 28, 2025
Standard Application Period

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Generally, applicants will be notified of their status within a month.
  • Once accepted into the program, a $1500 deposit is due within two weeks. 
  • All scholarship applications must be recieved by February 28, 2025.

April 1, 2025

  • Scholarship awards announced with deposit due by April 15, 2025.
  • All accepted applicants notified about second studio placements. 

May 16, 2025

Before You Apply

You can start the application at any time, and save your progress along the way.  You will need the following items in order to complete the process.

  • All applicants are required to write a short essay. Write your essay before you apply and save it as a PDF. The prompt is: In 200-300 words, tell us about why you are interested in attending Snow Farm Summer, what you envision for your 10 hours per day of studio time, and how you hope to grow as an artist.
  • All applicants are required to pay a $125 non-refundable application fee. Have your credit card information ready.
  • First time applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Talk to the teacher and ask them to fill out this form.  You will need to include the teacher's name and contact information on your application. Your application will not be complete until we recieve the recommendation. 
  • Scholarship applicants are required to submit a copy of your most recent tax return. If there are circumstances not visible in the return, an optional financial statement can also be written on the application.

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