Bennington campus in summer, featuring the Commons in the center

Summer Programs

Spend a week at Bennington this summer thinking, making, and doing.

NEW at Bennington - Immersive, week-long summer workshops in writing, landscape painting, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These programs are designed for curious learners ready to deepen their practice.

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Modern Monsters: Culture, Meaning, & Writing

  • Explore culture, meaning, and storytelling
  • Build critical + creative writing skills
  • Develop your voice through critical and creative writing
A concept of AI with a human at its center

AI, Creativity, & Ethics

  • Understand AI beyond the surface
  • Explore creativity, ethics, and technology
  • No technical background required
a student painting landscapes outside

Landscape Painting

  • Develop technique
  • Guided plein air instruction
  • Paint outdoors in scenic southern Vermont