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Those seeking admission to the Academy’s full-time Core Drawing & Painting Program or Core Sculpture Program must submit a completed online application.
Students of all levels are encouraged to apply. We are primarily seeking students who demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the challenges of a rigorous program.

Application Deadlines for 2025-26 Academic Year

• June 15, 2025 (Regular Decision)

Notification Dates

• June 30, 2025

Students may enter the Core Programs during the fall trimester.

There are a limited number of spaces available, and enrollment is competitive. Therefore, we encourage all students to apply before the stated deadlines. Late applications will be held on a waitlist and considered based on space availability.

It is the policy of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts not to discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership, pregnancy, age, religion or belief, national origin, or disability in the administration of its admissions policies, educational policies, employment practices, scholarship programs, and other Academy-related activities.

APPLICATION

Application Process

The online application begins by submitting a form with personal and program information. Once that form has been submitted, applicants will receive an email with a link and credentials to log in to our application portal and complete the application.

Applicants are asked to upload the following into the application portal in order to complete their application:
• 6 examples of artwork (see below for details)
• A personal statement (see below for details)
• Two Letters of Reference (see below for details)
• An image of the applicant’s valid government-issued ID

Early Decision

Applicants who wish to increase their chances of securing a space in the Core Program and are confident that Lyme Academy is the right school for them are encouraged to apply for Early Decision. Applicants who are accepted through the Early Decision admissions process are committed to enroll at Lyme Academy and expected to withdraw applications to other schools; this is a binding agreement.

Applicants who apply for Early Decision may be accepted or denied, or they may be deferred to the Regular Decision review process. Applicants may not apply for Regular Decision if they have been denied from Early Decision.

Artwork Submission Guidelines

Core Drawing & Painting Applicants:
  • Provide 6 examples of your artwork as digital images.
  • 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).
Core Sculpture Applicants:
  • Provide 6 examples of your artwork as digital images.
  • Drawings are welcome and may exceed the number of sculpted examples.
  • Include two views of any sculpted works, including relief sculptures.
  • 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).

Personal Statement

Applicants are asked to submit a personal statement (max. 500 words) explaining why they have chosen to apply to the Lyme Academy.

Letters of Reference

Applicants are required to provide two separate Letters of Reference. These may be from a teacher, friend, or colleague. Each Referee should email their Letter of Reference to: admissions@lymeacademy.edu. Letters will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

The timely submission of Letters of Reference is paramount; applications will not be considered complete until both Letters of Reference have been submitted.

Questions? Please contact our Admissions Office at 860.434.5232, ext.202 or email us at admissions@lymeacademy.edu.