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- Can I apply online?
- Yes, the application form online is at www.giotto.us/admit.html.
There is a link there to a PDF version of the application, which
you can fill out on your computer and send by email. You may fax or email the application
but it won't be complete without the recommendations, slides or CD and application
fee.
- Which program should I apply for?
- It depends on your schedule, your training, and what you are hoping to
accomplish. If you are in art school already, the School program is
probably
for you. If you have been out of art for a while, CE may be the most
appropriate.
If you want to just work and not go to classes, Residence is the best.
If you only have a short time, either
Residence, or CE might be your choice. If you are not sure
you can send in your application without indicating your preference,
and
later we can discuss the options.
- Is there sculpture in the Residence Program?
- The sculpture facilities are available for use, but there is no instruction
in the Residence Program.
- Should I send the application now or can it wait?
- It's better to send the application in now, since the program is small
and space is limited.
- When will I find out if I am accepted?
- Usually the applications are reviewed on the 15th of every month, and
responses go out within three days. We may hold your application for review
on the next decision date. If the application is received close to the
beginning of a session, we will review it as soon as it comes in, and
give you a response as soon as possible.
- What kind of work goes in the application?
- 12 slides in a slide sheet or photos (slides are preferable) of your recent
work with your name, size of the work, and TOP indicated on each slide, or a CD.
School applicants should include at least four slides of drawings
.
- Can I send my slides by email?
- Please do not email images. If you have a website you can put the URL
on your application, but we would still like to see slides.
- My teacher recommends me very strongly, do I have
to apply?
- Yes, we will need your information.
- Can I speak with someone?
- Of course, you can either call the office (+39 075 8780072) or leave
a message on the toll-free US voicemail / fax (866-449-3604) or email
to make an appointment to talk.
- Can I contact any former students?
- Yes, please email with your request, telling a little about yourself.
- Can you give me a preliminary acceptance before
I apply?
- Students who are currently studying with our faculty can have a preliminary
acceptance, but it is still conditional; we will still need you to send
in the completed application.
- Do I need a passport to apply?
- No.
- What is the application deadline?
- There are no application deadlines, but keep in mind that the program
is small and space is limited. We recommend that you apply early.
- Can I register now?
- First you must send in the completed application.
- Can I send photos or a CD instead of slides?
- Slides are preferable, CD's are ok, and CE applicants may send photos.
- Can I see the work of former students?
- You can see some work on the gallery page.
- Can I mail my application to the US?
- Yes, before June 1 please mail your application package
to:
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International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture
PO Box 5679 River forest, IL 60305 USA
After June 1 please send your application to the Italy office.
- Do I need a degree to come to the school?
- No.
- How old do you have to be to come to the school?
- There are no age limits. Last year's ages ranged from 17 to 67.
- I'm a self-taught artist; can I still come to the
school?
- Please send in your application and we will review it.
- I am self-taught, how can I get the recommendations?
- You may send letters of recommendation from employers, or other artists.
- Do you have courses for a high school student?
- High school students who are serious about studying art are welcome to
apply.
- I don't work from life, can I still come?
- Yes, although you may be tempted to try when you are there.
- Are there courses for beginners?
- Beginning undergraduate students may find the School program appropriate
. Adults who are interested in returning to
art may find CE to be a good choice.
- What are the ages of the students?
- We have had people from 16 to 77. The ages ranged from 17 to 67:
Average
age in May = 41
Average age in June session = 30
Average age in August session = 33
Average age in Sept. = 49
- Where do the students come from?
- 2005
demographics:
Australia (2),
Canada (5),
France (1),
Great Britain (1),
Guernsey (1),
India (1),
Ireland (1),
Israel (12),
Netherlands (1),
New Zealand (1),
Poland (1),
Serbia (2),
Singapore (1),
Spain (1),
Switzerland (1),
USA (39): Alabama (1), Arizona (1), California (12), Connecticut (1), Florida
(1), Illinois (7), Massachusetts (2), Michigan (1), New Jersey (3), New York
(2), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (1), Texas (3), Washington (1), West Virginia (1).
NB:
some participants overlap sessions (stay for more than one session). Some participants
fall under more than one category, i.e. a Korean citizen
living in Chicago.
- Are there any discounts?
- Yes:
- Early Payment: Receive a 5% discount for paying in full for your 2009 session before December 31, 2009. This offer is good for students, residents and CE participants until December 31, 2009.
- Tell a friend! Bring a friend to the Residency or CE program and get
10% DISCOUNT (up to 250 Euro). Your friend must also apply and be accepted for a full 3-week session.
- Do you know where I can get a scholarship?
- Try doing a Google search for grants.
- For certain artists, The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation: The objective of the Foundation is to promote, by its charitable activities, an appreciation
of traditional expression in painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking, by aiding worthy
art students, artists or sculptors who need further training or other assistance during their
formative years.
Awards are limited to candidates in the early stages of their careers and who are working
in a representational style in painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking. The terms of
the Foundation's Charter preclude consideration of non-objective art. Download Application Here.
- Can I come as a work-study student?
- There are some work-study opportunities to FORMER STUDENTS. If you are
a former student and are interested, please contact the school.
- How much does the program cost?
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| Artist's Residency and CE sessions: |
includes 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. |
| May 2 - 23 |
3 weeks |
€ 2100 |
| August 16 - 29 |
2 weeks |
€ 2000 |
| Aug. 29 - Sept. 19 |
3 weeks |
€ 2500 |
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One week |
€ 1000 |
| School 6 or 3-week sessions: |
includes tuition, 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 in the summer. Residents may take advantage of classes as they choose,
and request faculty critiques. |
| May 23 - July 4 |
6 weeks |
€ 4800 |
| July 4 - August 16 |
6 weeks |
€ 4800 |
| May 23 - June 13 |
3 weeks |
€ 2500 |
| June 13 - July 4 |
3 weeks |
€ 2500 |
| July 4 - July 25 |
3 weeks |
€ 2500 |
| July 25 - August 16 |
3 weeks |
€ 2500 |
- Can I pay by personal check?
- US checks over $500 must be cashier’s or bank certified checks:
personal checks over $500 will not be accepted.
- Can I pay in cash?
- Yes, but you must arrange it in advance since otherwise all fees must
be received no later than one month before the session begins.
- I have a house in the area, what is the price without
residence?
- School, Residence, CE: 450 Euro per week.
- Can I pay in US dollars?
- Yes, payments in US dollars or other currency will be credited at the
exchange rate of the day of deposit.
- Can I pay by credit card?
- You can pay by credit card with PayPal, Google CheckOut, and Amazon Payments. Please go to our Payment page at http://giotto.dynamic-storefront.com/ for details.
- Is room and studio included in the tuition?
- Yes.
- Can I have a single room?
- Residence and CE fees include a single room. For School programs,
the additional charge for a single room, when available,
is 100 Euro per week.
- Are there provisions for disabilities?
- Accommodations, classrooms and transportation are not as well suited
to serve the needs of people with disabilities as those found in modern
cities. Please enclose a letter with your housing and insurance form
describing your particular needs, and we will inquire as to whether your
needs can be met. If not, we will do our best to find you a suitable
alternative.
- Can I stay in the hotel in Montecastello?
- If the hotel ever opens again... yes, depending on availability.
There will be an additional cost, please email the school for more
information.
- Can I ship supplies to the school?
- If you want to ship art supplies, plan at least 4 weeks for delivery
by mail or courier. You can use the postal system to mail your supplies
back to the states at the end of your session, and it's not terribly
expensive. Mail to yourself at the school, using your return address at home:
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Your name
c/o International School
2, via Unita d’Italia
06057 Montecastello di Vibio PG Italy
for courier include telephone: 075 8780072
- For customs,
if you declare a value may be charged 20% of the sum of the postage
PLUS the declared value. To avoid paying the 20% tax you must declare the minimum commercial value, usually $10. List all your items, but be sure to add "PERSONAL EFFECTS, NO COMMERCIAL VALUE" to the form. Use generic terms: instead of "24 tubes of oil paint", write "24 artist's colors".
- Air mail takes about 10 days from the US and surface
mail takes around 3-4 weeks. Choose air mail rather than surface to be sure you get it in
time. Things slow down the closer they get to Montecastello. On the way
back to the US, they speed up! I found when I shipped to myself back
to the US there was only a week's difference between surface and air,
but the price difference was significant. But surface mail to Montecastello
took forever.
- The alternative, taking the stuff with you, may cost more or even be
prohibited, since there are new strict limits on weight per person these
days. Some airlines now have a maximum baggage
allowance of 50 pounds (23 kg) per checked bag and penalties per
bag over that weight. Check with the airline or their website
to see what
the
weight
restrictions are. See also: USA Transportation
Security Administration: Know Before You Go.
- Who is teaching?
- Please see the faculty list page for the most up-to-date information.
- Can I get credit for the program?
- While the school does not offer credit, our students do receive credits
from their home schools for the work they have done here based on our
transcript.
- Do you have an MFA program?
- No.
- Is the school accredited?
- We are not accredited but our students do get credits from their home
institutions. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, for example,
gives their students 3 credits for each class here. Normally students
will take 2 or 3 classes in a 6-week session (6-9 credits), but often
as not they stay for the 13-week semester, so they would normally gain
12-18 credits for the summer.
- Is any diploma or certificate granted?
- Our students may receive credit from their home institutions for work
done at the International School, based on a transcript. To receive a
transcript, send $10 per transcript with your transcript request form (PDF file) to the school
office.
- Do you have interior design, or photography, or
watercolor, printmaking, computer graphics, cooking etc.?
- No, at the International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture, we
have painting, drawing and sculpture
- Is Italian language available?
- There is a language school in Todi, but we don’t offer Italian language. Everyone in Montecastello speaks it, though.
- Are the courses taught in English?
- Yes.
- Can I work in acrylics?
- Yes, but most of the other students will be working in oil.
- Can I just study drawing, painting, sculpture?
- Yes.
- Can I do independent study?
- Yes, but we recommend that you schedule regular critiques with the faculty.
- Are live models provided?
- Yes.
- What materials do you use?
- Students generally paint in oil and draw with pencil, charcoal or chalk.
Sculpture is in clay or plaster. See the art
supply store list for supplies you can get at the School.
- How many students are there?
- School students usually number between 15 and 25.
- What airport do I fly to?
- To Rome, Fiumicino airport (FCO), also known as Leonardo da Vinci.
- Can I rent a car?
- You may rent a car for the summer from Hertz
in Perugia, tel/fax +39-075 5002439. Ask for our neighbor, Rita Capociuchi.
- Where is the school located?
- Montecastello is about 130 km. north of Rome, a 2-hour drive, and about
2 hours from the Adriatic and Mediterranean coasts. We are right in
the center of Italy. Take an Italy map and fold it twice, you will
find Todi right in the center. See Google
Maps for a closer look.
- Do you have courses in New York, France, Miami,
anywhere else?
- No.
- Do I need a visa to come to Italy?
- See Italian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs web site for details. US citizens do not need a visa
for visits for tourism of up to 90 days.
European Union citizens and non aliens do not need visas for any Schengen country.
Fifteen countries make up the Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden. Exempt from obligation if the passenger holds a valid visa or residence permit from one of the EU Member States or one of the Parties to the European Economic Area Agreement of 2 May 1992, from Canada, Switzerland or the United States. Non-aliens are nationals of all the countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom Cyprus, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for visits up to a maximum of 90 days, for tourism, on missions, business, invitations ought to take part in sports events:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Macao, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, South Korea, Singapore, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela. Nationals of San Marino, the Holy See and Switzerland do not require a visas in any case.
Nationals bearing ordinary passports of the following countries/regional configurations are subject to visa obligations:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belorus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central Africa, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoro Islands, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican (Republic), East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Granada, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia (the Former Yugoslav Republic of), Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Northern Marianas, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian National Authority, Papua-New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Taiwan, (non-recognized territorial entity), Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Western Samoa, Yemen, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia-Montenegro), Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- Can I take it?
- See Transportation Security
Administration website for a list
of prohibited articles.
- Can I bring my laptop?
- Yes. Look on
the power supply for "Input:
V 100-120-220-240." This means it works both in the US (110 Volts)
and Italy (220). All you will need is an inexpensive international plug
adaptor which you can buy at most airports. Look for a European two-pin
plug (Europlug),
or a German or Italian plug.
- Can I check my email?
- Yes, we have wireless Internet connection and two wired computers at
the school.
- Can I bring my spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, child,
pet?
- Sorry, we don’t have accommodations for families. Check below for the hotels in the area.
- Can my spouse visit and take meals at the school?
- Sorry, we don't make accommodations for meals for spouses, except on special
days like gallery openings.
- What hotels are there in the area?
- Here is a short list, see this website for more: Todi
district - hotels, holiday farms, restaurants.
Relais Il Castello - Tel. +39 075 8780061 (hotel in the village, no car
needed, closed as of late 2009)
Le Grazie - Tel. +39 075 8796041
Fattoria di Vibio - Tel. +39 075 874960
Istituo Crispolti
- Tel. +39 075 8945337
- How can I teach in the school?
- If you would like to send some information, please do so. We'll be happy
to look at your work and resume. If you have a group of students that
you would like to bring, please contact the school.
- Can I come as a work-study student?
- There are some work-study opportunities to FORMER STUDENTS. If you are
a former student and are interested, please contact the school.
- Can I come as a model?
- Please contact the school with your resume and recommendations from artists
or teachers you work with.
- Do you have classes in the winter?
- No, we have sessions from May through September.
- Can I come just for a one, two, five weeks?
- If you have only one week, please consider the Residency or CE.
If you can only stay for 5 weeks out
of six, we will still have to charge you for 6. You may come to Residency
on a weekly basis.
- Can I stay for 6 months?
- You can theoretically stay from May through September.
- Do you have any classes that last for a year or
more?
- Some students return year after year, to continue their studies at the
School. But we have sessions from May through September.
- Is there rock carving, or bronze, ceramics, steel
etc.?
- No.
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