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MENTORING

The Mentoring Program is led by prominent professional artists, and augmented by visiting guest critics. It runs for a six-week period, and includes both cohort and individual meetings. Sessions run from April to May, and September to October. The first four weeks are conducted online by Zoom, and consists of critique, readings and conversation. The final two weeks take place in the studios at Monte Castello di Vibio, where you meet and work with your cohort members and faculty. Here you will build a lasting community of colleagues while experiencing great Italian art and culture. The course culminates with a group exhibition.

Course fees offer an all-inclusive experience. They include round-trip transportation from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Monte Castello di Vibio, single or double occupancy rooms (upgrades available), three wonderful chef-prepared Umbrian meals per day (wine included, vegan and gluten free meals available), classrooms and individual studios, daily class sessions with your instructor, weekly excursions to important art sites in Umbria and Tuscany, and a group exhibition at the end of your session.

Spring Mentoring Session

Instructors: Kevin Wixted and Jutta Haeckel

May 3 - May 17

Online Dates April 7, 14, 21, 28 (Time TBA)

MORNING

The Spring Mentoring Program is led by two painters, Dusseldorf-based Jutta Haeckel and New York-based Kevin Wixted.  The Program runs for a six week period, and includes both cohort and individual meetings. The first four weeks are conducted online by Zoom, and consist of critique, readings and conversation. The final two weeks take place in the studios at Monte Castello di Vibio, where you meet and work with your cohort members and faculty. Here you will build a lasting community of colleagues while experiencing great Italian art and culture. The course culminates with a group exhibition. 

For information about Course Fees and bundled pricing, see our Payment & Registration page.

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