2015 – 16 Programme
The 2015-2016 Academic Year
FALL TRIMESTER: Sept 21st – Dec 4th 2015
Teachers: A. Andrew Gonzalez & Mark Henson
With Guest Lecturer: Timea Tallian
Fall Intensive I – October 19th – 23rd, 2015: Daniel Mirante
Fall Intensive II – October 26th – 30th, 2015: Bella Volen
WINTER TRIMESTER: January 4th – March 18th 2016
Teachers: Ihti Anderson & Mark Somnio8 Lee
With Guest Lecturer: Daniel Kage
Winter Intensive – February 2nd & 3rd 2016: Art Spirit Vienna
2 Days of Workshops and Lectures with Alex Grey and Allyson Grey
SPRING TRIMESTER: April 4th – June 17th 2016
Teachers: David Heskin & Aloria Weaver
With Guest Lecturer: Laurence Caruana
Spring Intensive – May 9th – 13th, 2016: Creating Fantastic Creatures with Liba W Stambollion
SUMMER SEMINAR IN ITALY: July 2nd – 24th, 2016
Teachers: Amanda Sage, Daniel Mirante & Adam Scott Miller
Programmes
The Academy’s core curriculum is based on two and three year Diploma programmes. However, shorter stays are possible. Part-time students may attend one trimester (the 11-week Single Trimester programme), and Guest students may attend our Intensives held each trimester. We also offer our popular Summer Seminar in Italy.
Each trimester, students work on two original paintings (while also completing a series of studies) wherein the two trimester teachers transmit their own techniques and spiritual vision.
Over the course of two years, Diploma Students cycle through new pairs of teachers each trimester, painting a total of 12 canvases under different teachers by the end.
Thematically, studies progress from The Humanist Style (the ‘Western’ Canon of Classical Greek & Renaissance Art) in the Fall Trimester, to The Hieratic Style (the ‘Eastern’ Canon of Ancient, Islamic & Hindu-Buddhist Art) in the Winter Trimester, to Visionary Art (which combines the Humanist & Hieratic Styles throughout history) in the Spring Trimester.
There is no submission process. Our courses are open to all, regardless of age or previous experience. However, please note that studio space is limited to approximately 20 places per year. Places are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Tuition
• The tuition for the academic year is €9,900.
• The tuition for the single trimester programme is €3,300.
• The tuition for each 5-day intensive is €300.
• The tuition for our three-week summer seminar in Italy (incl. full accommodation) is €2400.
• Academy students (enrolled in the Diploma or Single Trimester Programmes) receive a 50% discount for the trimester’s Intensives
• Payment may be made through PayPal or bank transfer.
The Diploma Programme
• The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art offers a two year and three year Diploma Programme for full-time students.
• Each trimester, students work on two original paintings (while also completing a series of studies) wherein the two trimester teachers transmit their own techniques and spiritual vision.
• Over the course of two years, Diploma Students cycle through new pairs of teachers each trimester, painting a total of 12 canvases under different teachers by the end.
• Classes are held from 10 AM – 6 PM, Monday to Friday, with one of the two teachers present at all times.
• Figure Drawing from the live nude is held twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesday from 4 – 6 pm.
• Each academic year progresses thematically from studies in The Humanist Style (the ‘Western’ Canon of Classical Greek & Renaissance Art) in the Fall Trimester to The Hieratic Style (the ‘Eastern’ Canon of Ancient, Islamic & Hindu-Buddhist Art) in the Winter Trimester to Combining the Humanist & Hieratic Styles in contemporary Visionary Art in the Spring Trimester.
• Two weeks of Intensives are held in the middle of each trimester (during this time there are no regular classes). Registration is open to the public, and Academy students receive a 50% discount on the Intensives.
• Special courses in the Promotion & Exhibition of the artist’s work are held at the end of each year.
• Diplomas are awarded at the end of the second and third year.
• The Two Year Diploma is awarded on the merits of their studio work and trimester paintings.
• The third year students work full-time on their ‘Masterpiece’ – a large-scale painting that is supervised by an established Visionary artist (such as Alex Grey or Martina Hoffmann). They also have the unique opportunity of performing a three-week internship in the artist’s studio (in Vienna or abroad), while creating their ‘masterpiece’ for recognition as a Master artist.
Enrollment in the Diploma Programme
The tuition for one academic year (three trimesters) is €9,900.
Payment may be made in a single deposit or in three trimestrial installments.
The tuition for each optional 5-day intensive is €300 minus the 50% discount = €150
or for each optional 10-day Intensive is €590 minus the 50% discount = €295
Due date for Reservations:
• To reserve your place, you must register with a €600 deposit.
• Since places are limited, students should reserve their place as soon as possible.
• The last date for reservation is August 1st, 2015.
• The reservation deposit is non-refundable.
Due date for Balance of Payment:
• The balance of payment may be paid in a single deposit or in three trimestrial installments.
• Due date for the single deposit of the total balance remaining (€9,300) is August 1st, 2015.
• In lieu of the single deposit, students may pay the total balance remaining in three trimestrial installments of €3,100 each, as follows:
• Fall trimester installment: due August 1st, 2015
• Winter trimester installment: due December 1st, 2015
• Spring trimester installment: due March 1st, 2016
To make an on-line reservation for the 2015-2016 academic year,
please contact Florence Ménard at:
office@academyofvisionaryart.com
• Tuition does not include the cost of materials, which are the responsibility of the student.
• Students are responsible for their own transportation, accommodation, visa, and health insurance (See Student Life for recommendations).
• Our Full-time students qualify for 1 year Student Visas.
• See below for all conditions, including cancellations, refunds etc.
The Single Trimester Programme
• For those students who cannot attend full-time, we also offer a part-time study programme. In this case, the part-time student enrolls for a single trimester (Fall, Winter or Spring) and works on two paintings under the two trimester teachers, while also completing a series of studies.
• Each trimester, students work on two original paintings (while also completing a series of studies) wherein the two trimester teachers transmit their own techniques and spiritual vision.
• Each academic year progresses thematically from studies in The Humanist Style (the ‘Western’ Canon of Classical Greek & Renaissance Art) in the Fall Trimester to The Hieratic Style (the ‘Eastern’ Canon of Ancient, Islamic & Hindu-Buddhist Art) in the Winter Trimester to Combining the Humanist & Hieratic Styles in contemporary Visionary Art in the Spring Trimester.
• Those part-time students who leave after one trimester will receive a credit that goes towards the completion of the Two Year Diploma (which is awarded after 6 trimesters of study). Students may come and go for Single Trimesters over the course of several years to obtain their 6 credits for a Two Year Diploma.
• Two weeks of Intensives are held in the middle of each trimester (during this time there are no regular classes). Registration is open to the public. Academy students (registered in the Diploma or Single Trimester Programmes) receive a 50% discount.
Enrollment in the Single Trimester Programme
The tuition for the single trimester is €3,300.
The tuition for each optional 5-day intensive is €300 minus the 50% discount = €150
or for each optional 10-day Intensive is €590 minus the 50% discount = €295
Due date for Reservations:
• For the 2015-16 academic year, part-time students may register for the Fall, Winter or Spring Trimester.
• To reserve your place, you must register with a €500 euro deposit.
• Since places are limited, students should reserve their place as soon as possible.
• The last date for reservation is two weeks before the beginning of the trimester.
• The reservation deposit is non-refundable.
Due date for Balance of Payment:
• Due date for the total balance remaining is:
• Fall trimester: due August 31st, 2015
• Winter trimester: due December 15th, 2016
• Spring trimester: due March 15th, 2016
To make an on-line reservation for the 2015-2016 academic year,
please contact Florence Ménard at:
office@academyofvisionaryart.com
• Tuition does not include the cost of materials, which are the responsibility of the student.
• Students are responsible for their own transportation, accommodation, visa, and health insurance (See Student Life for recommendations).
• Our Part-time students automatically receive a 3-month Tourist Visa upon entry into Europe, and may qualify for a 1 year Student Visa.
• See below for all conditions, including cancellations, refunds etc.
- Laurence Caruana lecturing
The Intensives – Enrollment
The tuition for each 5-day intensive is €300.
For guest students, the Academy offers Intensives three times a year,
in the middle of Fall, Winter & Spring trimesters.
FALL TRIMESTER 2015
Intensive I – October 19th – 23rd 2015: Envisioning the Sacred with Daniel Mirante
Intensive II – October 26th – 30th 2015: Body Painting with Bella Volen
– Monday to Friday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
WINTER TRIMESTER 2016 – Art Spirit Vienna with Alex & Allyson Grey
– Tuesday February 2nd & Wednesday February 3rd 2016
– Workshops: 10:30 am to 5:30 pm with 1 hour for lunch
– Lectures: 7:30 – 9:30 pm
SPRING TRIMESTER 2016
Spring Intensive – May 9th – 13th, 2016: Creating Fantastic Creatures with Liba W Stambollion
– Monday to Friday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
The tuition for each 5-day intensive is €300.
• Due date for Reservation and Full payment:
• To reserve your place for each intensive, you must pay the full €300 or €590 tuition.
• Since places are limited, students should reserve their place as soon as possible.
FALL TRIMESTER 2015
Intensive I – October 19th – 23rd 2015: Envisioning the Sacred with Daniel Mirante
Intensive II – October 26th – 30th 2015: Body Painting with Bella Volen
Winter TRIMESTER 2016
Intensives and Lectures – February 2nd – 3rd 2016:
Art Spirit Vienna with Alex and Allyson Grey
At this time, the worskhop is SOLD OUT.
However, there are still limited places available for the evening lectures.
Please reserve your place by email to:
office@academyofvisionaryart.com
SPRING TRIMESTER 2016
Spring Intensive – May 9th – 13th 2016:
Creating Fantastic Creatures with Liba W Stambollion
To make your payment,
please contact Florence Ménard at:
office@academyofvisionaryart.com
• Tuition does not include the cost of materials, which are the responsibility of the student.
• Students are responsible for their own transportation, accommodation, visa, and health insurance (See Student Life for recommendations).
• See below for all conditions, including cancellations, refunds etc
The 2016 Summer Seminar in Italy
The Academy offers a summer programme in Italy, called The Visions in the Mischtechnik Seminar. In the hilltop eco-village of Torri Superiore, students and teachers gather for three weeks of intensive painting. Participants of all ages, from all parts of the world, soon form a cohesive group through shared activities like chanting, yoga and hikes to the fabulous Swimming Grotto near by. The following programme is offered for July of 2016:
• Amanda Sage: the Mischtechnik
• Daniel Mirante: Glazing
• Adam Scott Miller: Mixed Media
• Special lectures by Laurence Caruana
The All-inclusive Price for the 2016 Summer Seminar is:
Room + Full Board + Tuition: €2400
Tent + Full Board + Tuition: €2050
To reserve your place with a €500 deposit, please contact Florence Ménard at:
office@academyofvisionaryart.com
For previous seminars, see:
THE VISIONS IN THE MISCHTECHNIK SEMINAR
Cancellations and Refunds
• Cancellations must be made in writing and sent to the Academy by letter or email.
• Refunds will not be given once the trimester has commenced.
Conditions
• Tuition does not include the cost of materials, transportation and accommodation, which are the responsibility of the student.
• All instruction is in English. (However, certain teachers – Caruana, Tallian, Sage – may provide individual instruction in German).
• The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art reserves the right to make changes in curriculum and faculty when necessary.
• Students are responsible for their own health insurance.