2026 Core Drawing & Painting and Program
Program Information
The Ghosthouse Drawing and Painting Program is a two year long (9 months per year) full-time course developed for those seeking serious training in representational fine arts. Beginning with academic drawing practices and sculpture, students work from direct observation with the cast, figure, and portrait, eventually painting subjects of their own personal focus. This program is specifically geared toward those interested in building a career in the Fine Arts.
There are a limited number of spaces available.
The program workweek consists of both in studio and at-home study, with a typical workload of 18-20 hours/week. Studio hours for core students are held on Wednesday evening (5-9pm), Friday evening (5-9pm), and Saturday morning and afternoon (10am-3pm). Students are strongly encouraged to attend at least two of these days per week to maintain pace with the program.
Curriculum
Core Program Student Benefits
Students enrolled in the Core Drawing & Painting Program gain access to additional benefits including
Off-hours studio time
50% discount admission for all classes at Ghosthouse
10% off all materials at Reliquary Artist Supply
An annual Ghosthouse Guild Membership which grants free admission to over 1,300 museums, botanical gardens, and historical sites across North America.
Application Deadline
The 2026 Application deadline is July 1st. Applications submitted after this date will be placed on a waitlist.
The 2026 Drawing & Painting Program begins on September 1st.
Tuition
Tuition for the 2026 program is $4,200
An option for 3-month installments is available.
Scholarships
We have a limited number of need-based scholarships available, ranging from $600-$1,200. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship at Ghosthouse, please check the box in the application below. Students who are granted scholarships will be asked to participate in our monthly studio cleanings.
Application Process
Online applications will be reviewed starting March 6th. If your online application is accepted, a brief meeting will be scheduled at Ghosthouse to discuss your interest. Appplicants can expect a response to their application within the week of March 8th.
Artwork Submission Guidelines
Please read the submission requirements carefully before submitting your application
Provide 5 examples of your artwork
Label each image file with the artwork title, size, and medium. For example: Title_Size_Medium.jpg
Indicate if the artwork is a copy of another artwork.
File extensions accepted: .png, .jpg, .pdf, .tiff (No more than 1MB file size each).