Admission Information

  • Sign Painting A Two-Year Program
  • Commercial Art A Three-Year Program

Candidates for admission must be high school graduates or hold a high school
equivalence certificate (G.E.D.) and be at least 17 years of age.  Students are accepted for admission in September.  Occasionally, if an applicant is qualified, we will permit a student to transfer into the program.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE           
All candidates for admission must submit the following documents to:
                        Registrar
                        Butera School of Art
                        111 Beacon Street
                        Boston, MA 02116-1597

  1. The application form enclosed in this catalog together with a $25.00 application fee
  2. Two letters of recommendation, with one preferably from a former art instructor and/or guidance counselor or a professional artist
  3. A copy of your high school transcript, diploma upon graduation, or G.E.D. certificate

Each student who applies for admission is required to have a personal interview with the director of the school.  During the interview, the student will be able to tour the school, observe students in the classroom, meet the faculty members, and ask any questions that may arise.  A Financial Aid interview can also be conducted at that time.