Posts for May, 2025

“Mystic” is ARC Living Master Katsu Nakajima's first solo exhibition in the Ginza/Hibiya area in 14 years and features more than 35 works, including landscapes, centered around 10 of his latest realistic portrait paintings with gold leaf backgrounds.

He has previously painted several works that feature butterflies (swallowtails) on portraits, but this time the butterfly has changed to a moth. He has loved insects since he was a child, but says that he had an extreme aversion and fear of moths. However, he says that his perspective has changed significantly recently, and that he finds it mysteriously fascinating. His current solo exhibition "Mystic" features three works that explore the change in his mental image.

The exhibition runs from June 3 – 8, 2025 at Gallery Hibiya, 100-0006 1-6-5 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

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The Friends of Edinburgh Atelier charity organization is proud to offer partial scholarship contributions for aspiring artists seeking to enhance their skills through full-time study at the Edinburgh Atelier of Fine Art during the ten-week term from July 21st to September 27th, 2025. Successful applicants will receive a generous 30% contribution towards their tuition fees, along with a Friends of Edinburgh Atelier Scholarship Award certificate to recognize their achievement. With only five scholarships available, we encourage passionate individuals to apply by submitting a written statement of no more than 500 words detailing how studying at the Edinburgh Atelier would benefit their artistic journey.

Applications must be sent via email to hello@edinburghatelier.com with the subject line JULY SCHOLARSHIP 2025, and the deadline for submission is June 13th at 12:00 am GMT. Seize this opportunity to elevate your artistic practice and join a vibrant community of creatives.

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 .

Featuring more than 70 works of art in a variety of media, the exhibition explores how the genre of landscape evolved during an era of immense transformation in Britain. This diverse collection of watercolors, drawings, prints, and oil sketches traces the shift from topographical and picturesque depictions of the natural world to intensely personal ones that align with Romantic poetry of the period. This exceptional collection includes standout works by notable artists such as John Constable, John Robert Cozens, Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W. Turner, and Richard Wilson, whose innovative approaches to watercolor raised its status as an art form and heralded a golden age for the medium.

The exhibition runs May 19 – July 6, 2025 at the Museum of Fine Art Houston, 5601 Main Street, Houston TX 77005.

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This exhibition explores the artistic lives of nine women artists who lived and worked in Maine in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing primarily from the Farnsworth’s permanent collection, it brings together miniatures, still life and landscape painting, and botanical illustrations to celebrate artists who have typically been dismissed as hobby painters or overshadowed by their male artist relatives.  Featured artists include Beatrice Whitney Van Ness, Anna Eliza Hardy, Mary Ann Hardy, Alice Kent Stoddard, Georgia O’Keeffe, and more.

The exhibition runs from January 25 – July 20, 2025 at the Farnsworth Museum, 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME 04841.

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The historic grounds of Carlshütte in Schleswig-Holstein, serve as a venue where international art narrates a shared story of our time. NordArt is one of Europe's largest contemporary art exhibitions.  ARC Living Master Jon Boe Paulsen will be among the exhibiting artists.

Curated and redesigned annually, NordArt receives around 3,000 applications from artists worldwide each year. Once an iron foundry, Carlshütte has transformed into a melting pot of a different kind – one where diverse perspectives reveal that despite cultural differences, the hopes and dreams of East and West, North and South remain deeply connected. The art by the 200 selected artists embodies this spirit of dialogue and exchange, presenting unique perspectives on the world today.

The exhibition runs from June 6 – October 5, 2025 at Kunstwerk Carlshutte, Vorwerksallee, Budelsdorf 24782, Germany.

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Join OPA in beautiful Bradenton, Florida for the opening of its 34th Annual National Exhibition & Convention. Registered attendees will be eligible to compete in the Wet Paint Competition and vie for cash and merchandise awards in either the studio or plein air divisions. The Wet Paint Competition Awards will be announced on Friday, May 30th, during the National Awards & Recognition Ceremony.

Location:  Herrig Center for the Arts, 209 9th St W, Bradenton, Florida

Convention Dates
May 27, 2025 12:00 am - June 1, 2025 12:00 am

Show Dates
May 30, 2025 12:00 am - June 28, 2025 11:59 pm

For more information, please click here. 

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Experience the wonder of nature through the eyes of artists. Look closely at art depicting insects and other animals alongside real specimens.

Art played a pivotal role during the dawn of European natural history in the 16th and 17th centuries. Advancements in scientific technology, trade, and colonial expansion allowed naturalists to study previously unknown and overlooked insects, animals, and other beestjes, or “little beasts.”  Artists such as Joris Hoefnagel and Jan van Kessel helped deepen and spread knowledge of these creatures with highly detailed and playful works that inspired generations of printmakers, painters, decorative artists, and naturalists.

A delight for all ages, this exhibition features nearly 75 of these paintings, prints, and drawings in a unique presentation alongside specimens and taxidermy from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Learn about the rich exchange between artists and naturalists that sparked a fascination with earth’s living creatures, big and small.

The exhibition runs from May 18 – November 2, 2025 at the National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C.

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This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the world of Victorian art. By engaging the sense of smell, visitors will gain a new appreciation for the artists' intentions and the cultural context in which they created their works. From stench as disease to the scent of rainbows, discover how Victorian ideas around smell inform the meanings of paintings, in surprising ways.

Works of renowned artists such as Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, John Frederick Lewis, John Everett Millais, Evelyn De Morgan, G F Watts, Simeon Solomon, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti will be on display.

The exhibition takes place at the Watts Gallery Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ, UK from May 15 – November 9. 2025.

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Self-portraiture—an exploration of identity, self-expression, and artistic mastery. Paper/Mirror/Paper brings together the work of FAA alumni, each artist reflecting on their own image on paper. From traditional drawing techniques in charcoal and graphite to the tactile richness of printmaking, this exhibition offers a diverse and personal approach to the timeless theme of self-representation.

The online exhibition, now live the FAA website, spans the spectrum from classical to contemporary. Select works will be shown in-person at the FAA Gallery located 293 Via Aretina, Firenze 50136, Italy, from May 9 – 30, 2025. This exhibition is a celebration of the unique ways in which their alumni engage with their craft, offering insight into their personal and artistic growth.

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The Space Gallery is proud to launch its first solo exhibit for one of this era’s leading realist painters, Max Ginsburg. His work speaks to our humanity with honesty and heart. The exhibit will feature a selection of his important works along with more intimate portraits and demos that he has painted over the years.

The opening reception will be held on Friday May 16 from 5 – 8 pm.  It is free and open to the public, and RSVP is preferred although not necessary.

Max will be offering a painting demo and talk about his life and work on Thursday evening, May 22 from 7 – 9:30 pm. Whether you are an artist or not, this opportunity to watch Max paint from a live model will be a real treat. There is a $10 suggested donation for those who are able to support, otherwise it is free to attend.

There will also be a week-long painting workshop from June 2 – 6. This is a rare opportunity to study with Max up close and to dive deep into your craft. Details and registration for the workshop and demo are available here.  

The exhibition runs from May 16 – June 15, 2025 at The Space, 356 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042.

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Join Ramiro Sánchez, Painting Director at the Florence Academy of Art, for an unparalleled portrait workshop that blends classical mastery with modern techniques.

Portrait with hands represents the pinnacle of artistic achievement at the Florence Academy of Art, combining the complexity of facial expression with the subtlety of hand gestures to convey profound emotion and narrative. Under the expert guidance of Ramiro Sánchez, Painting Director of the Florence Academy, students will master this intricate art form through a structured, in-depth approach that bridges tradition and innovation.

The workshop takes place August 18-22, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM at Miami International Fine Arts, 5900 Northwest 74th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33166.

Fee: $1,350.00

Secure your spot now and elevate your skills.  https://mifamiami.com/workshops-1

Join Grand Central Atelier on Thursday May 15,  2025 at 6:00 PM at the Salmagundi Club on 5th Avenue in New York, NY, USA. View the best student drawing, painting and sculpture displayed salon-style in the Salmagundi Club Parlor Gallery. Enjoy a glass of wine and congratulate the graduates!

Expect to encounter a high degree of naturalism and masterful dedication to the craft. Select works are for sale.

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The third Monacelli Studio title from ARC Living Master Juliette Aristides, The Inner Life of the Artist contains a series of short, insightful essays and significant, meaningful quotes by contemporary and historical artists, each accompanied by a moving and inspiring selection of nearly 100 artworks from the past and present. For those interested in drawing, painting, and other art forms, important principles of Atelier teaching (classical and traditional art training and instruction) and fun practical exercises are applied throughout, with an emphasis on cultivating the artistic mind, along with the hand and the eye. Presented in a visually arresting compact package and wrapped in a cerulean cloth case, this is the perfect book to inspire creative thinkers.

To purchase a copy from Amazon, click here.

ARC is pleased to welcome the newest Aristides Atelier to our ARC Approved® school list.

 The Aristides Atelier is a sequential and comprehensive program provided to a small community of aspiring artists in an online platform.  
 
Students and instructors work together, taking incremental steps to build the skills necessary to create successful art. In this way, artists of the past gained mastery of the material, and by following in their path, students gain artistic freedom. 

For more information, please click here.

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.

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/