• Art Store: The college's art supply store, Graphaids, provides a selection of supplies for art and design classes.
• Elaine's Dining Commons: Elaine's Dining Commons provides a diverse menu that includes hot entrées, salads, and snacks. The campus is within easy walking distance of a variety of restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. 
• Library: Millard Sheets Library has a relaxed atmosphere where students meet, study, browse, and find inspiration. Summer of Art students are welcome to use the resources inside the library during regular hours.
• Labs and Shops: Summer of Art students have access to the labs and shops based on their selected Specialization Courses.
  • Printmaking lab
  • Laboratory Press / Letterpress
  • Photography lab and lighting studio
  • Video lab
  • Wood, model, and metal shop

All Summer of Art students are invited to drop into the Admissions office any weekday at 4:30 p.m. PST to speak with an Admissions Counselor and receive an informal portfolio review. Students may also schedule a virtual appointment by emailing admission@otis.edu. In addition to one-on-one advising appointments, Admissions holds a Portfolio Review Night and Art School Prep Information Session. All Summer of Art alumni who apply to Otis College will have their application fee waived. Contact admissions@otis.edu for details.

Summer of Art Scholarships

Dedicated and passionate students belong at Otis College. That is why we offer merit- and need-based scholarship opportunities for Summer of Art registrants who, for financial reasons, would not otherwise be able to attend. Awards are based on family financial information, portfolio, and grade point average. Visit the Scholarships page for details.

BFA Scholarship for Summer of Art Alumni 

Each year, Otis College selects one student who has completed the Summer of Art program for a scholarship to attend the BFA program at Otis College. The recipient is selected based on their academic and artistic achievement and will receive an annual scholarship of $23,000. Contact Admissions for details.

Otis College is committed to the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. All Summer of Art students must submit evidence of having received the COVID-19 vaccine and booster at least four weeks prior to arriving on campus for Summer of Art. Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and following other local institutions such as the UC System, Caltech, Art Center, CalArts and Occidental, the indoor mask requirement on campus will be reinstated beginning Wednesday, June 15th. 

• Medical grade masks will be required in all indoor spaces except when actively eating or if an individual is alone in a space with the door closed. 
• Masks will be available at Campus Safety & Security, at the front desk of Ahmanson, and at other locations across campus. More information and all locations can be found at https://www.otis.edu/covid-19-response-hub/mask-vaccination-policy 

Los Angeles County is currently in the medium risk category and there is a possibility that cases are anticipated to continue to rise, causing LA County to be placed in the high-risk category, making indoor masking a requirement throughout the county. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow all guidelines set forth by California Department of Public Health and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The College continues to require the COVID-19 vaccine and booster for all employees and students. Students engaging in the Summer of Art program may apply for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement; however, exempted students may not live in housing for the duration of the program. The health and safety of the whole Otis College community continues to be of utmost importance. Please be aware that as the public health situation evolves, our COVID-19 policy may change on short notice to align with ongoing recommendations from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Enrollment in Summer of Art will be contingent upon strict adherence to any policy changes made.

Read more about our Extension policies here.