Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Spanish Art Schools

Those who would like to learn about arts should consider going to a Spanish art school.


Spain is best known for flamenco dancing and bullfighting, but the influence of art in its culture cannot be understated as it is evident in the thriving museums and cultural centers in the country. Spain has also produced some of the world's most famous painters, including Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Salvador Dali, El Greco, Francisco Goya and Diego Velázquez, to name a few. Thus, it is not surprising that some of the best art schools in the world are in Spain.


Escuela Nomada


Escuela Nomada is a private art school that caters to students preparing for their application to an art academy and to professional artists who want to develop or enhance their skills. Located in the heart of Barcelona, Escuela Nomada offers one-on-one or group classes wherein the students are trained to discover their professional artistic workflow and keep their creative process in motion. It also organizes art events and exhibits to allow their students to showcase their artistic talent as well as to learn from some of the experts in the industry. At present, Escuela Nomada offers Da Vinci scholarships to Dutch students. To be eligible for art classes at Escuela Nomada, students must be at least 17 years old.


DA VINCI Escola D'art


DA VINCI Escola D'art was founded in 1974 and is located at Barrio Gotico of Barcelona. The school is committed to being a center for arts and design instruction and a space and workshop where novice and advanced artists can learn produce and showcase high-quality artistic work. DA VINCI Escola D'art offers special short courses like their "One week of Art in Barcelona" program that focuses on urban landscape and human body art. It also has housing and accommodation programs for student visitors.


International Design Academy of Málaga


International Design Academy of Málaga (IDAM) is an arts and design school in Malaga, Spain, that offers a high level of training and instructions, based on the training model created by some of the world's best designers. It offers student loans and student grants to qualified students.


Imaginarte Fine Arts Academy


Imaginarte is located in Valencia, Spain. It offers intensive weekend art workshops, painting holiday courses and fine arts classes. Its adult and children's workshops and classes include training in different art disciplines, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, airbrushing and handicrafts to name a few. It offers student loans and student grants to qualified students.