International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture

Application for Admission - 2012

Please ✓ check which session you are applying for: Instructions
School 6 or 3-week sessions:
Fees include classes in painting, drawing, and sculpture, studio space, studio space, room, three meals a day, group trips, and ground transportation from and to Rome on the first and last day of each session. The additional charge for a single room, when available, is 100 Euro per week. The same fees apply for Independent Residencies taken during the School sessions. Residents may take advantage of classes as they choose, and request faculty critiques.
May 28 - June 16
SAIC (3-6 credits)
3 weeks € 2700
June 16 - July 7 3 weeks € 2700
July 7 - July 28 3 weeks € 2700
July 28 - August 18 3 weeks € 2700
May 28 - July 7 6 weeks € 5000
June 16 - July 28 6 weeks € 5000
July 7 - August 18 6 weeks € 5000
Intensive 9 weeks (any) € 7400
Full Semester 12 weeks € 9700
Artist's Residency sessions:
Fees include studio space, open drawing sessions with model, a single room, three meals a day, group trips, and ground transportation from and to Fiumicino airport in Rome on the first and last day of each session. Residents and CE students may apply for less than a full session.
August 18 - Sept. 1 2 weeks € 2000
Sept. 1 - 22 3 weeks € 2700
Weekly 1 week € 1000
CE sessions:
Fees include painting classes, open drawing sessions with model, studio space, a single room, three meals a day, group trips, and ground transportation from and to Fiumicino airport in Rome on the first and last day of each session. Residents and CE students may apply for less than a full session.
August 18 - Sept. 1 2 weeks € 2000
  • Application form: Please complete the entire form.
  • PDF version here: www.giotto.us/app2012-form.pdf You can fill it out on your computer and save or send by email. Mac users try free FormulatePro to fill out PDF. Windows users use free Acrobat Reader.
  • Images: 12 slides in a slide sheet, with your name, size of the work, and TOP indicated on each slide, or a CD of your recent work. You can upload your images here: filesio.net/files/Upload_Slides
    You may also send us your web site, Dropbox shared folder, Flickr album, or other image hosting service. CE applicants may include photos or an essay in place of slides. We will keep your slides for a “Meet Your Colleagues” viewing at the beginning of each session, after which we’ll return them to you.
  • Application fee: A non-refundable $40 fee (or 30 Euro) is required to process your application. We accept check, cash, PayPal, and bank money orders. Please see our secure Payment page at http://giotto.dynamic-storefront.com/ for online payments.
  • Mail application package:
    International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture
    P.zza Michelotta di Biordo, 6
    06057 Montecastello di Vibio PG ITALY
    or before June 1: PO Box 5679
    River Forest, IL 60305 US
  • Admissions Deadline: There are no application deadlines. We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and responses will go out within the month. Please keep in mind that the program is small and space is limited.
  • Deposit, Fees, Discounts, Refunds: Please see www.giotto.us/fees.html for complete information.
  • Questions: Please see our FAQ at www.giotto.us/faq.html or Email:
  • For a hard copy of the application form, please Email: or fill out our contact form at www.giotto.us/inquiry.html, or call +1 866.449.3604 toll-free.

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Payments
To hold your place in the program, we ask for a 500 Euro deposit (or equivalent in US dollars) upon acceptance. Payments may be made by Check (personal checks up to $500), Cashier’s or Certified Checks in Euro, or Wire transfer Please see our secure Payment page at giotto.dynamic-storefront.com for online payments and more information. Fees are calculated in Euros and include 21% IVA (value-added tax). All fees must be received no later than one month before the session begins. Late payments are subject to late fee of 100 Euro.

Discounts
Bring a friend to the program and you both earn a 5% discount:

  • 2-week session: You and your friend pay 1900 Euro each instead of 2000 (100 Euro discount each)
  • 3-week session: You and your friend pay 2565 Euro each instead of 2700 (135 Euro discount each)
  • 6-week session: You and your friend pay 4750 Euro each instead of 5000 (250 Euro discount each)

Please send applications together, or if not possible, indicate the name of your friend in the space on the application form for how you heard about the school. You and your friend must enroll for the full session, no discounts apply for weekly stays.

Early Payment Discount: Receive a 5% discount for paying in full for your 2012 session before December 31, 2011.

Discounts cannot be combined. Other discounts may be available to groups of 4 or more. Please e-mail the school for more information.

Withdrawal schedule, refund policy
If you have to leave the Program early (6-week session), you are entitled to a refund as follows:

  • Before session begins - Full refund less an administrative fee of 500 Euro
  • Days 1 - 7: 75% of tuition paid
  • Days 8 - 14: 50% of tuition paid
  • After day 14: no refund

If you have to leave any 2-,3-, or 4-week program early, you are entitled to a refund as follows:

  • Before session begins - Full refund less an administrative fee of 500 Euro
  • Days 1 - 7: 50% of fee paid
  • After day 7: no refund

If we cancel a session you are entitled to a full refund of fee paid.


Application Fee $40: enter name to pay with PayPal
Your name
Application Date:
Name (Last, First, Middle)
Mobile
Phone
E-mail
Website
Mailing Address
 
If temporary address, valid until
Permanent Address
 
Passport #
Date of Birth (Month/Date/Year)
Place of birth
Student ID #
Emergency contact Name
Phone
Address
 
Alternate: Name
Phone
Address
 
Health: Help us to make sure you’re comfortable. List physical concerns, medication.
 
 
 
Health Insurance Carrier
Policy number
Recommendations from two people who know your character and your work. Please list name, address, relationship and phone or e-mail:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Colleges and professional schools and art training. Please list name of school, location, dates attended, degree:
 
 
 
 
Why do you want to attend the International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Briefly, give us an idea of your studio space preferences.
 
 
 
How did you hear about the International School?