COMING IN SUMMER 2013!
Classical was born contemporary—
Contemporary is classic in the making
PAFA Italy is a two-week, pre-college summer abroad program designed to challenge young artists to hone their drawing and painting skills amidst a vibrant cultural landscape.
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Explore art making and art history in the birthplace of the Renaissance
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Draw and paint from the sculpture, monuments and landscapes of antiquity that have inspired centuries of artists
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Make new friends that will last a lifetime
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Earn three college credits
Curriculum
Accommodations
Region and Excursions
Tuition and Financial Assistance
How to Apply and More Information
PAFA’s two-week, intensive course exposes students to the artistic epicenter that is Italy, amid sunny Tuscan hillsides, classic gardens and tiny winding medieval streets. In the tradition of artists on a Grand Tour, students keep a working sketchbook and complete extended pieces, working both independently and under the guidance of PAFA faculty, who challenge them to them to see the world anew through direct observation. Plein air drawing and painting in the vibrant Italian landscape is supplemented by studies from the life model, as students refine their skills with pencil, pastel, watercolor and gouache.
Set in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, the program is housed at Le Puscine, an agriturismo farm located just outside the small village of Castel del Piano. The sleeping quarters consist of ancient stone buildings that have been refurbished into modern, apartment-style rooms with twin beds, kitchenettes and bathrooms. The surrounding grounds include barbeque pits, a bowling green, laundry facilities and a refreshing swimming pool.
Meals are served at l’Olivastra, a local organic restaurant located slightly down the hill. Students eat breakfast and dinner daily on the restaurant’s jasmine-covered porch. On most days, lunches are pre-packed and eaten while on the go.
The program explores the regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, all located in the heart of Italy. Rolling hills and tiny medieval hilltop towns provide a pristine environment in which to work. Students take several day trips to discover cultural centers as well as acquire a taste of Italy “off the beaten path,” and may include:
Florence—A major city for the arts, Florence is definitely a must-see for art students studying in Italy. Visits to the Uffizi Gallery, Boboli Gardens and Michelangelo’s David are part of a day trip to the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Siena —Students check out works by Bernini, Michelangelo and Donatello in Siena Cathedral and draw in the famous Piazza del Campo.
Bomarzo—In a visit to the magical gardens at Bomarzo, students discover the 16th-century sculptures of mermaids, giants and unicorns left behind in memory of a lost love.
$4,900 covers tuition, housing at Le Puscine, breakfast and dinner daily, museum admission, local transportation and airfare from PAFA to Italy. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements to PAFA for orientation, as well as daily lunches and incidentals. A non-refundable $50 application fee is required.
There is no financial assistance available for the PAFA Italy program. A limited number of partial scholarships may be awarded based on artistic merit.
Registration for the 2013 program opens in Fall 2012! Students are required to submit a completed a
pplication, application fee, letter of recommendation, high school transcript, personal statement and a portfolio of 5–10 images. Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a short telephone interview.
Please see our Application Checklist for helpful guidelines and to download an application form. For questions, contact the Continuing Education Programs Office: continuinged@pafa.edu or 215-972-7632.