Posts for March, 2025

June 30 - July 25, 2025   

Masters of Line offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice copper plate etching at The Florence Academy of Art’s magnificent campus in Florence, Italy.

The course is studio-based, with accompanying Art History lectures, field drawing, material lectures, studio demonstrations, and intensive hands-on monitored studio/lab work. Students are introduced to all aspects of Line Etching, preparing the ground, biting, proof-printing, and plate correction, and finish the program with at least three of their own completed copper plates.

While ideal for beginners, this workshop offers substantial value to those with prior etching experience, covering both fundamental techniques and advanced processes involved in creating high quality works.

Location: The Florence Academy of Art, Via Aretina 293, Florence, Italy. Click here to view the campus: https://www.florenceacademyofart.edu/campus/#florence

For more information visit: https://www.florenceacademyofart.edu/workshops/etching-masters-of-line/ or email info@florenceacademyofart.edu 

The Ethereal Worlds of Maxfield Parrish features original works of art by Maxfield Parrish illustrating his genius for evoking a dreamlike world between reality and reverie. Parrish’s work is often associated with the Golden Age of Illustration and falls both within the realms of Romanticism and Fantasy, with some influence from the Aesthetic Movement. Not strictly confined to any single movement, his work is a blend of idealized realism, with lush landscapes and figures that evoke both a romantic and fantastical sense of beauty. His mastery of ethereal colors, especially the famous “Parrish Blue,” were essential in conveying his dreamlike vision.

While Parrish’s style includes mythological and allegorical themes, straddling the line between fine art and illustration, his work is both coveted by art collectors and is nearly ubiquitous as magazine covers, books, calendars, and souvenirs of all kinds, making his distinct vision widely accessible and beloved.

The exhibition runs until May 25, 2025 at the Flagler Museum of Art, Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480.

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The Wadsworth Atheneum’s rich collection of European drawings, watercolors, and pastels is little-known and rarely seen. Paper, Color, Line showcases about sixty to seventy highlights on view for the first time in decades. This long overdue exhibition provides a unique survey of artists engaging with the medium over a span of more than five hundred years.

The exhibition runs until April 27, 2025 at the Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103.

For more information, click here.  

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In a unique collaboration, ARC Living Master Joke Frima and her artist friend Basher present a joint exhibition in the Rosa Spier House. This exhibition is a tribute to their long-standing friendship, which began in bustling Florence in the late 70s.

The exhibition is being held at the Rosa Spier Huis, 97 Hector Treublaan, Laren, 1251 CG, Netherlands from March 29 – May 11, 2025. The opening event takes place on Saturday 29 March at 3.30 pm in the GalerieCafé of the Rosa Spier House.

The exhibition can be visited free of charge daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

To learn more, click here.  

Please visit the ARC Calendar for more events and exhibitions.

ARC is pleased to welcome Sandra MacGillivray as an ARC Living Artist!

Painting in a realistic style, Sandra captures the emotion and mood of her subjects. Through color, texture, and detail, her work tells a story, preserving a moment in time and compelling viewers to pause and be inspired. Her paintings invite the audience to embark on a journey, offering a glimpse into the inspiration behind each piece. As she puts it: “My goal is always to engage with the viewer. Otherwise, it is merely paint on canvas.” 

To view Sandra’s gallery on ARC, please click here. 

ARC Associate Living Master Mark Harrison is holding a solo show of evocative, symbolic landscapes exploring the concept of "home" and it's intrinsic connection to the landscape.

The warm glow of light that emanates from each structure becomes a metaphor for the resilience and spirit within all of us set against the backdrop of uncertain futures. The imagined settings transcend specific locations, offering the viewer a chance to reflect on their personal sense of belonging amidst the changing world. Each composition invites an emotional connection suggesting that home is as much a state of mind as a place.

The exhibition runs from March 28 – April 19, 2025 at the Abend Gallery, 1261 Delaware Street, Denver, CO 80204

To learn more about the exhibition, please click here.

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ARC is pleased to welcome Jim van Geet as an ARC Living Artist!

Jim van Geet was born in Amsterdam, Holland and came to Australia at a young age.

Although he had a natural ability and desire for painting and drawing, his education took a different path. After completing a Diploma of Applied Science and working as a technical advisor to patent attorneys, he then undertook a Diploma of Fine Art, changed careers, became a furniture designer and continued to paint.

Art is a passion for Jim, as can be seen from his evocative portraits and figurative work. He takes great delight in capturing the essence / spirit of his subjects as they inspire him to extend his art even further.

To see Jim’s gallery on ARC, please click here. 

ARC Living Master Joke Frima teaches how to make natural pigments with materials that you can find in your own backyard.

Anyone can join and registration is not necessary for this activity.

The demonstration will take place on March 22, 2025 at the Drents Museum, Assen 9400 AC, Netherlands.

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ARC is pleased to welcome Frances McMahon as a new ARC Associate Living Master!

Australian artist Frances McMahon has been obsessively painting Australia's beautiful native birds in watercolor since age five.

Developed over many years, her technique consists of airbrushed backgrounds, with the main work completed in watercolor and small touches of gouache. Using a tiny brush, her masterful and elaborate paintings take between 13 and 297 hours to complete. Many of the details are so fine they may only be seen with a magnifying glass.

To learn more about her work and view her gallery on ARC, please click here.  

Empower Your Teaching - Elevate Your Art

The Master of Arts in Studio Art at The Florence Academy of Art is uniquely crafted for art educators seeking professional development while advancing their personal artistic skills.

With its emphasis on skill-based techniques, this nationally accredited program equips you to:

• Integrate classical methodologies into your teaching
• Inspire students with hands-on, practical skills
• Grow your own artistic expertise while advancing professionally

Through flexible, summer-only sessions (in-person or remote), you can complete your degree without disrupting your current commitments.

The MA program consists of 30 credits of full-time study, entirely studio-based, and completed over 3 summer sessions. Each summer session is 5 weeks in duration. Students may choose to complete all 3 summer sessions in person at our facilities in Jersey City and Florence, Italy, or attend up to 2 out of the 3 summer sessions remotely. All students are encouraged to attend the third summer session and graduation ceremony at The Florence Academy of Art's magnificent campus in Florence, Italy.

The Master of Arts in Studio Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

For more information: https://www.florenceacademyofart.edu/academics-graduate-programs/master-of-arts-in-studio-art/

Making the Leap is an art business workshop led by esteemed curator, editor, fine art dealer and artist, Vanessa Françoise Rothe. The workshop is sponsored in part by International Artist magazine and was created directly from her informative bi-monthly column “The Art Industry Insider” where Rothe offers important tips on how to run your art business. The workshop has been created to help talented artists gain valuable knowledge of the art business, increase sales, social media, learn how to approach galleries, pitch articles to magazine editors, learn what subjects sell most, key financial tips, tax write offs, as well as easy to use inventory software, and how to balance your time between the easel and the business side. This workshop has it all and is more important now than ever. 

The ART BUSINESS workshop is being offered in two locations live in 2025: 

May 1-9, 2025 hosted by Workshops in France, in Normandy, France. 

October 20-26, 2025 hosted by Scottsdale Artists School, Scottsdale, Arizona  

For more information contact Vanessa at vanessarothefineart.com, or visit workshopsinfrance.com and/or scottsdaleartschool.org.

Drawn from the collection of the Delaware Art Museum, Inked Impressions: Etchings in the Age of Whistler, tells the story of the etching revival in France, Britain, and the United States. The second half of the nineteenth-century saw a resurgence in the printmaking process of etching. Beginning in France and then spreading to Britain and the United States, the reinvigoration of etching led to experimental uses of the medium. This exhibition features the work of pioneering artist-etchers, including James McNeill Whistler, as well as those who inspired him—most notably, Rembrandt van Rijn—and those who carried Whistler’s innovations into the twentieth century.

The exhibition runs from March 1 – July 27, 2025 at the Delaware Museum of Art, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19806.

For more information, please click here.  

For more events and exhibitions, visit the ARC calendar.

The American Artists Professional League is pleased to present “Realism on the Hudson”, a small works exhibition showcasing stunning realist and representational artwork created by our talented members from across the country. One of the show’s unique features is collectors can take home their purchases immediately; a good option for tourists and visitors passing through. Artworks are also available for purchase through the AAPL Artwork Store. 

A large scale still life painting demonstration in oils will take place on March 22nd. Vasari Classic Artists’ Oil Colors is sponsoring this event, sharing tips on how to best use their pigments and selling their paints at 20% off of regular prices at the event. Art lovers and artists surely will not want to miss this event, free to the public.

Victors can participate in the Viewer's Choice Award by voting online for their favorite work at AAPLinc.org. The winning artist will receive Trois Crayons "The Old Master Drawings Board Game".

Realism on the Hudson takes place from March 1 - April 13, 2025 at Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508. Live painting event & Vasari oil pigments demonstration Saturday March 22, 1-3 pm.

For more information, please click here. 

For more events and exhibition, visit the ARC Calendar.

Three-Year Diploma Program Painting and Drawing

​FALL INTAKE - September 29, 2025 - June 5, 2026

HYBRID PROGRAM** - January 5 – July 31, 2026

WINTER INTENSIVE INTAKE* - February 2, 2026  - July 31, 2026

Early Bird Enrollment by March 15, 2025

The students who successfully accomplish the Three-Year Diploma Program at the Florence Classical Arts Academy are awarded a private institutional diploma in Visual Arts of European standard. This course is an intensive highly customized and personalized sequences of progressive learning, where the student receives an applied knowledge training in small student groups. The course is suitable for people with the minimum of initial preparation since it is designed to take a student from zero to a hundred, providing the KNOWLEDGE, TECHNIQUE, and development of PERSONAL ARTISTIC STYLE and refined artistic taste. During the course of the three years, the students build the strongest PORTFOLIO which enables them to choose from a variety of career options such as illustration, animation, design, drawing in architecture, fashion design, and many other career paths in the world of Visual Arts. ​

*Winter Intensive Intake is the One-Year program which covers the same curriculum and the same amount of academic hours, but in a shorter and more compact time frame. During certain months, apart from normal daily classes, the student takes 3 evening classes per week included in the curriculum.

**Hybrid Program is the Foundation Year program split in two segments:

Online Segment (Self-Paced) 4 months: January through April

In-Person Segment 3 months (Intensive): May through July

All subjects are taught in English at the Florence Classical Arts Academy, 140 Via delle Panche, Firenze, Italy.

For the full information about the tuition fees, deadlines and policies please follow the link:  https://www.artac.org/tuition-fees-deadlines

When talking about competitions dedicated to 21st Century Realism, the Art Renewal Center’s International ARC Salon® is the largest in the world, receiving over 5,000 entries from 87 countries last competition. It is no wonder why artists are entering. With over $130,000 in cash awards and international recognition through the ARC website which receives over 2,000,000 visitors annually, the ARC Salon also offers career changing opportunities through partnerships with prestigious magazines, museums, galleries and more. Don’t miss your chance to compete! Categories include: Figurative, Portraiture, Imaginative Realism, Drawing, Landscape, Still Life, Plein Air Painting, Fully From Life, Sculpture, Animals, and a special category for teens.

Entries to the 18th International ARC Salon® will be accepted from March 1 – June 12, 2025. To learn more click here.