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English 中国人 Indonesia русский Italiano Français Deutsch Español 日本語 Art Renewal Center ® Leading the Revival of Realism Leading the revival of realism in the visual arts, the Art Renewal Center® (ARC), a 501(c)(3), non-profit, educational foundation, hosts the largest online museum dedicated to representational art and includes works by the old masters, 19 th century, and 21st Century Artists as well as articles , letters and other online resources. The ARC is the foremost and only vetting service for representational art schools ensuring that the teaching curricula and quality of teacher and student work meet our strict standards to become ARC Approved R . The ARC also runs the ARC Salon Competition , which is the largest and most prestigious competition in the world for realist artists painting, sculpting and drawing today with eleven categories and thousands of works competing, culminating in a live exhibition of many of the winning works. The ARC works with other ARC Allied Organizations TM , artist groups, museums, and publications to become a central news hub for the 21 st Century Representational Art Movement. Read the ARC Philosophy written by ARC Chairman, Frederick C. Ross, to learn why ARC is so passionately dedicated to representational art. Most Recent Blog Painting in the Studio of Sorolla - Workshop with Artist Robyn Asquini Published on 10 May, 2024 Join Robyn Asquini for a 3-day workshop where participants will immerse ourselves in the vibrant world of the renowned Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida. Over the course of three days, students will explore Sorolla’s techniques, learning how to capture the essence of light, color, and impressionist brushwork in their own artwork. Through a presentation, discussions and live demonstration, participants will discover the beauty of Sorolla’s work and gain valuable insights into his artistic process. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills and creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. The workshop runs from May 24 – 26, 2024 at the Academy of Realist Art, 901 Lawrence Ave West, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada. For more information, please click here . Learn to Draw and Paint at the Angel Academy of Art, Florence Published on 8 May, 2024 The Angel Academy of Art, Florence, offers the opportunity to learn drawing and painting as the Old Masters did. Whether you are a beginner looking to explore Realism in Florence or an experienced scholar looking to manifest a career, their mission is to provide the experience and skills that you need to succeed. Students can enroll in the Angel Academy of Art, Florence, for a summer workshop, a four-week intensive portrait course, or the three-year diploma program. Each of these cover techniques instrumental to mastering Realism in drawing and painting. For example, right from the first year of studies in the Diploma Program, the Angel Academy thoroughly teaches Pictorial Composition and the Process of Designing a Painting. Each program offers the unique experience of learning as the Old Masters did and in the heart of Florence. The full range of programs accommodate students with any amount of experience. No portfolio or previous experience is required. Be in touch! Tell The Angel Academy of Art, Florence your goal and they will suggest a vision for you. New ARC Approved Atelier Published on 7 May, 2024 ARC is pleased to welcome Atelier Melbourne Art Academy as an ARC Approved atelier! AMAA was founded in 2019 with the goal of creating a unique platform in Australia to provide rigorous, in-depth training and knowledge that is inspired by centuries of studio practice. The vision of the academy emerged due to the lack of technical training within Australia. For many art students, it is unimaginable to afford the time and the expense of training overseas. AMAA was established to support the needs of students seeking a traditional art education inspired by Renaissance and 19th Century European Academies, combined with a modern approach. To learn more about AMAA, please click here . A New Look at Jan Van Eyck Published on 3 May, 2024 To celebrate the historic conservation work carried out on Jan van Eyck’s masterpiece, the Louvre has decided to dedicate the first spotlight exhibition to be held in the Salle de la Chapelle since 2014 to Chancellor Rolin in Prayer before the Virgin and Child, also known as the Madonna of Chancellor Rolin. The layers of oxidized varnish that had darkened the paint were stripped away, restoring the work to its former glory. Many aspects of this painting, less well known than it should be for such a major work of Western art, may seem difficult to understand. The examination of the Madonna of Chancellor Rolin will be driven by comparison with other paintings by Van Eyck, as well as with works by van der Weyden, Robert Campin and the great illuminators of the time. Some sixty painted panels, manuscripts, drawings, bas-reliefs and precious metal artefacts will be brought together for this exhibition, made possible by the support of many museums and institutions in France and abroad. The exhibition runs from 3/20 – 6/17/24 at the Louvre, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, 75001, France. Click here to learn more. For more events and exhibitions, please visit the ARC Calendar . AtelierEftimov – New ARC Approved Atelier Published on 2 May, 2024 Congratulations to AtelierEftimov for becoming an ARC Approved Atelier! As digital mediums evolve, the core of creating artwork is still in traditional, academic ateliers. Before entering any art-related career, students should have a full grasp of drawing and painting, both still life and figure drawing. Students should have training in an objective, academic setting that not only surrounds them with like-minded, ambitious peers but also allows for the instructor’s critical feedback for improvement. AtelierEftimov offers a timeline of instruction such that a focused and committed student can fully expect to have a firm handle on the entire spectrum of classical art education. For more information about AtelierEftimov, click here . Image: Diana of the Hunt by Grigor Eftimov View all news blogs RSS Atom Museum Learn More » The ARC Museum is the largest online museum dedicated completely to realist art work. It contains tens of thousands of images by thousands of artists and includes works by 19 th century and old master artists through our general search pages , as well as 21 st century realist works by our ARC Affiliated Artists SM . News Learn More » Our news section consists of two parts, the first being our News Blog where we post daily to keep our viewers informed on relevant topics about realist art and the second is our Events Calendar which is an interactive calendar listing of all the exciting realist art events taking place around the world including: exhibitions, lectures, open houses, competitions, artist demonstrations, video and podcast releases, publication releases, enrollment dates and more. The calendar can also be viewed in three ways, as a calendar, a general listing, or as a world map. Education Learn More » As a non-profit educational foundation, education is one of our primary goals. Here is where you can...