Amplify at MIAD

Amplify at MIAD is a year-long program dedicated to the creative development and educational pathways for motivated native and indigenous youth interested in a career in the visual arts.

The Amplify program offers:

Free tuition to MIAD’s 2025 Summer Pre-College program, including supplies, housing and meals (Core Studio Concepts: July 14 – 25, 2025; Advanced Studio Concepts: July 14 – Aug. 1, 2025)
An in-person Orientation during the Summer Pre-College program and various activities
Artist studio and design firm/agency visits during the Summer Pre-College program
$250 Award (for transportation, additional supplies or miscellaneous program expenses)
$250 in supplies to use throughout the program
Regular online, individual meetings with the instructor
Regular online group meetings (including critiques, visiting artist presentations, various workshops, and additional activities)

Amplify Program Application

Student First Name(Required)

Student Middle Initial

Preferred Name

Student Last Name(Required)

Tribal Affiliation(Required)

Street Address(Required)

City(Required)

State(Required)

Zip Code(Required)

Student Email(Required)

Cell Phone(Required)

High School(Required)

Graduation Year(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Gender Identity(Required)

Do you identify as Latinx or Hispanic?(Required)

Yes

No

Please select one or more of the following ethnic/racial categories to describe yourself:(Required)

Indigenous or Native American

Asian, Pacific Islander or Desi

American Black or African American

White or European American

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Primary Phone(Required)

Please tell us about your creative goals, and what excites you most about the Amplify program.(Required)

Please be thoughtful and thorough in your response. Responses will be used to determine applicants best suited for the Amplify program.