Art Renewal Center
The Art Renewal Center is a non-profit educational foundation created in 2000 by a group of artists, collectors, historians, and art enthusiasts, chaired by art collector and entrepreneur Frederick Ross.
The foundation is characterised by the advocacy of a return to classical training and the appreciation of traditional art in order to give excellent training to the contemporary artist. From its website, as well as providing educational tools such as articles, artist biographies, podcasts, information on exhibitions, schools & traditional training workshops, and hosting a large online museum with more than 75,000 images dedicated to traditional painting, the foundation organises two competitions for living artists whose work fits into the tradition of realism:
- The International ARC Salon is open to all artists who work figuration and realism into their work.
- The ARC Scholarship Competition, a scholarship competition to help aspiring artists who study at ARC-recognised classical academies or ateliers.
Menorca Pulsar
Menorca Pulsar is an Art Residence in the perfect place to get inspired: Menorca, a small, idyllic island located in the heart of the Mediterranean. We have chosen a beautiful mansion and invited great teachers with a unique personal vision, dedicated to sharing their academic and human experience.
During spring and autumn “two magical seasons on the island where the landscape is captivating and everything is perfectly calm” a Maestro and a tribe of painting madmen will congregate in a dream rural house, sharing their work and free time. Have you ever dreamed of having a glass of wine with your favourite artist and a bunch of art enthusiasts like yourself?
The Barcelona Academy of Art project benefits from the support of Menorca Pulsar. We have joined forces to make Figurative Art a movement based on respect for tradition, which will provide an artist with a solid grounding in technique, transferred to the modern day context, welcoming more contemporary ideas and expressions. As a result of this combination, synergies and common projects emerge, which share the objective of reviving figuration as an artistic trend and a profession of an artist, one which would unlikely survive without technical learning.
Samsara Academy of Art
SAA is an Academy located in Hyderabad, India founded in 2019 by BAA alumni Ayuesh Agarwal with the intention of providing art training in drawing and painting, through an atelier-based learning system – inspired by centuries of studio practice.
In partnership with BAA, SAA offers a strong artistic foundation and technique that empowers its students to find their own unique voice in either the contemporary fine arts or the world of digital art. Samsara’s curriculum is designed to help students of every skill level enhance their abilities. Crucial importance is given to drawing and educating the artist’s eye which is the basis of all art disciplines including Painting, Sculpture, and Digital Art.
The community of SAA and BAA students will be able to transfer between the two academies with ease as a result of this affiliation, enabling students to have an immersive and varied learning experience.
Artemiranda
Artemiranda is an online art supplies store with over 100 years of dedication to artists and creators. As a part of the Miranda family, Artemiranda values personalized service, offering expert guidance from a team passionate about art.
We are committed to providing Barcelona Academy of Art students and affiliates with high-quality materials that meet the demands of both traditional and contemporary practices. At Artemiranda, we blend heritage with innovation to support artists at every stage of their journey.
