Why Study at Studio Incamminati?
     Studio Incamminati prepares you to have the highest level of artistic competency by offering: 

• A one-of-a-kind curriculum developed over many years by Artistic Director Nelson Shanks, conceived with the conviction that perception precedes technique and that technique is the foundation to creative expression

• An emphasis on working from life with live models constantly available

• A proven approach to developing perception of gesture, form, color and light

• A profound understanding of the use of color in painting with Nelson Shanks’ extensive range of colors

• Instruction by Studio Incamminati-trained artists who accurately teach the Shanks’ concepts

• A teacher training program that prepares you for teaching responsibilities

• An affordable tuition with convenient payment plan

• A group dynamic that provides a nurturing environment where a community of artists learn from each other and grow

• Access to Nelson Shanks’ home and private studio

• Complimentary passes to demonstrations by Nelson Shanks and other outstanding artists 

• Exposure to related techniques by visiting artists to broaden your perspective

• Academic and career guidance throughout your years of study

• Your own exhibition space on the walls of Studio Incamminati

• Recognition on the Studio Incamminati website as a member of our full-time Professional Program

• Public recognition through periodic shows and auctions

• Exposure to professionals in the field—curators, gallery directors, journalists, etc.

• Opportunities to market and sell your art at shows, auctions and other venues

• Arguably the finest teaching studio space (over 13,000 square feet) newly renovated and bathed in north light--essential for serious artists

• 24/7 keyed access to Studio Incamminati studios; artists can continue painting in non-class time

• An on-site discount art supply store   

• Discounts on evening and weekend classes

• Complimentary access to Studio Incamminati weekly open studio sessions with live models

• Free lectures and classes on various topics relevant to art and art history

• Subsidized trips to museums and galleries in Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C. and other cities

• The prestige of an association with Studio Incamminati

• Convenient location in downtown Philadelphia within minutes of major museums, cultural attractions and public transportation. Philadelphia is within 100 miles of New York City and Washington D.C

Studio Incamminati programs are financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.