FREE Art Portfolio Reviews for Middle and High School Students | Artful Edge Academy

Is your child applying to an NYC arts high school?

Artful Edge Academy can help their portfolio stand out from the rest!

AEA specializes in art portfolio development for students applying to NYC’s competitive arts high schools and BFA art and design colleges. Led by Michelle Hinebrook, a Pratt Institute professor and professional artist with an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and 26 years of art education experience, AEA offers private lessons, group classes, and comprehensive portfolio preparation that meets NYCSP portfolio requirements. Including observational drawing, self-portraiture, the Fantastical Sandwich drawing, figure drawing, still life, and 3–4 additional works demonstrating each student’s skills, concepts, and material experimentation. We also offer professional portfolio photography, and interview preparation.

AEA helps students develop their artistic skills, build confidence, and create portfolios that showcase their individual strengths, creative vision, and artistic potential. Our classes address NYCSP portfolio requirements while encouraging students to think, experiment, and develop their own artistic voice.

If your child is interested in a specialized arts high school, now is the time to start preparing; applications are due Dec 4th.

Located at 1000 Dean Street, Studio #438, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, AEA provides a welcoming, supportive studio environment where young artists can learn and grow.