Fine Arts Mastery Program
Information Night for class of 2018/2019
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The Mastery Program at the Milan Art Institute is specifically designed for serious artists who desire to make a living from their art. John and Elli Milan are professional artists who have made their living for 20 years with the sale of their artwork. They have personally designed this comprehensive program to give artists every tool and skill necessary to create and sell their artwork successfully. Artists in the Mastery Program must demonstrate unrelenting passion, desire, and dedication to their art. Artists must also strive to increase their skills and be open to learning.
John and Elli Milan have a vision to raise up artists who desire to participate in the worldwide artistic renaissance that is upon us.
If you are an artist who…
- has a voice and wants to be heard
- has passion and the ability to persevere
- is ready to step outside of your comfort zone
- has a desire to see your art bring positive change and transform the world
…this program is for you.
The Fine Arts Mastery Program is designed to be completed within 1 year and may be completed in 2 years at the most.
Mastery Program Schedule
Fall/Winter 2018
September 3rd to December 13th, break from Oct. 12th until Oct. 28th and Nov. 16th until Nov. 25th
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am to 2:30pm OR 3pm to 8:30 pm
Mastery of Drawing Cost: $950
Learn to draw anything you can see, from figures, to still life, botanicals, portrait, landscape, interiors. You will learn how to see proportion and measure. You will learn how to use various drawing materials, like conte crayons, pencil, charcoal, etc.
Mastery of Oil Painting Cost: $1200 Learn all the old master’s techniques for realistic oil painting. Also learn expressive contemporary techniques for a modern spin on a classical foundation. You will learn color theory, mixing paint, how to use various brushes and mediums, palette knife and different brushstrokes.
Winter/Spring 2019
January 7th to March 21st, break Feb. 8th until Feb. 17th
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am to 2:30pm OR 3pm to 8:30 pm
Voice Development: $900 Length: 70 hours
You will learn how to express yourself in your art and how to develop your own style. You will learn your place in art history by studying from previous masters. You will learn how to access your right brain and create artwork that is powerful and sellable. You will learn the latest info on the art world and where you fit into it.
Mastery of Mixed Media Cost: $1200
You will learn a multitude of mixed media recipes and explore many different ways to approach painting and how to build a painting in layers. You will learn various mixed media techniques, and how to use many different materials, like collage, textures and grounds, spray paint, acrylics and inks, and how to incorporate oil as a finishing layer.
Spring/Summer 2019
April 8th to Aug. 8th Break May 10th until July 7th
Class will resume July 8th until Aug. 8th, graduation art show is Aug. 10th
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am to 2:30pm OR 3pm to 8:30 pm
Professional Art Studio Cost: $450
This class will launch you into your professional art career. You will develop habits for success, learn how to set up your studio, how to price, catalog, label, and title your work. How to photograph your work, and how to push through creative blocks.
Artist Portfolio Cost: $1200
You will create 30 pieces of sellable, marketable, work that is your unique style and voice. You will have a market ready portfolio that is cohesive and consistent and you will be ready to start your career selling your artwork for a living.
Mastery of Art Business & Marketing Cost: $450
You will learn how to market and sell your artwork. You will learn how to use social media effectively and build a professional website. You will know how to contact and choose galleries, dealers, wholesalers, publishers, and consultants. You will be given inside information of specific people to contact.
Total Cost: $6,400
($500 per month for 12 months, plus $400 non refundable registration deposit)
The Mastery Program courses include the cost of all art supplies that you will be able to keep for your own use and studio.
Registration will open April 25th
