Kerry Dunn, Toto & I, Oil on canvas, 30" x 40" 2013 PSA Best in Show

Studio Incamminati and Chestnut Hill College announce new Art Studio major www.studioincamminati.org/chc

Joe Dolderer, Fumiko, Oil on linen, 24 x 20 inches, 2012 Second Place, Figurative Category, Art Renewal Center 2013 International Salon Competition

The rigorous curriculum is designed by Founder and Artistic Director Nelson Shanks

Nelson Shanks, Girl with a Fur Hat, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 20 inches, 2012

Nelson Shanks' painting demonstration with Michael Smerconish

Darren Kingsley, Portobello, Oil on linen, 12 x 16 inches, 2011

Each artist gets personalized attention and group support

Stephen Early, I Wanna Be Adored #3, Oil on linen, 40 x 32 inches, 2011

This painting demonstration at the National Arts Club is an example of the events that help artists sharpen their career skills

Lea Colie Wight, Sunday, Oil on linen, 30 x 40 inches

Artists work three-dimensionally to strengthen structural drawing skills

Darren Kingsley, Appelles, graphite on paper

Programs such as Emerging Artists reach out to youths and their teachers

Nelson Shanks, Sequins, Oil on canvas, 34 x 60 inches, 2011

Curriculum emphasizes use of large color palette and extended model poses

Nelson Shanks, Portrait of Margaret, The Lady Thatcher, Oil on canvas, 40 x 30 inches 1999 Collection of The College of William and Mary in Virginia