The Skowhegan School of Art
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The Skowhegan School of Art is a nine week summer artists' residency located in Madison, Maine and founded there in 1947.
The school invites applicants to submit artworks as slides, which are then judged by a jury of school governors and artists. During the summer work period, artists are given studios and living accommodations. 65 participants are accepted each year, and are supported by a staff of 20. More than half of the participants received full scholarships, and only a handful pay the full fee.
Six established artists are resident on the campus, giving studio visits and criticism to the participants. Additionally, six or seven more established artists will come for week long visits, meeting with the students and giving more lectures. Lectures are the only part of the program open to the public.
The School is unique in that it is one of the only institutions in the United States that teaches the technique of fresco
. In addition to teaching fresco, the school has a permanent collection of fresco work done by important contemporary artists. Since 1995 Daniel Boschkov, artist and school governor, has been the fresco instructor.
Even though the school offers instruction in the traditional art of fresco, it is not focused on 'traditional' art forms. The participants are of a thoroughly contemporary bent; video art
, computer art
, sculpture
, painting
and everything in between can be found. The school has an up-to-date computer lab, photographic printing facilities, and a sculpture shop.
The school invites applicants to submit artworks as slides, which are then judged by a jury of school governors and artists. During the summer work period, artists are given studios and living accommodations. 65 participants are accepted each year, and are supported by a staff of 20. More than half of the participants received full scholarships, and only a handful pay the full fee.
Six established artists are resident on the campus, giving studio visits and criticism to the participants. Additionally, six or seven more established artists will come for week long visits, meeting with the students and giving more lectures. Lectures are the only part of the program open to the public.
The School is unique in that it is one of the only institutions in the United States that teaches the technique of fresco
Fresco
Fresco is any of several related mural painting types, executed on plaster on walls or ceilings. The word fresco comes from the Greek word affresca which derives from the Latin word for "fresh". Frescoes first developed in the ancient world and continued to be popular through the Renaissance...
. In addition to teaching fresco, the school has a permanent collection of fresco work done by important contemporary artists. Since 1995 Daniel Boschkov, artist and school governor, has been the fresco instructor.
Even though the school offers instruction in the traditional art of fresco, it is not focused on 'traditional' art forms. The participants are of a thoroughly contemporary bent; video art
Video art
Video art is a type of art which relies on moving pictures and comprises video and/or audio data. . Video art came into existence during the 1960s and 1970s, is still widely practiced and has given rise to the widespread use of video installations...
, computer art
Computer art
Computer art is any art in which computers play a role in production or display of the artwork. Such art can be an image, sound, animation, video, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, videogame, web site, algorithm, performance or gallery installation...
, sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
, painting
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
and everything in between can be found. The school has an up-to-date computer lab, photographic printing facilities, and a sculpture shop.
External links
- Skowhegan School of Art website