Milan Art Experience 2022
Be a confident artist, become known, turn your passion into a career
Online or In-person | Aug 7-10
Imagine what it would be like if you could feel confident in your identity as an artist, gain tools to expand your reach, get known, and turn your passion into a full blown career.
- Tap into limitless inspiration, develop a creative lifestyle, and understand how your art is impacting the world.
- Feel in control of your art business, and implement the strategies that have been proven to expand any artist's reach and become known in the modern age.
- This exclusive Workshop Experience with the Milans will launch your business and artistry into a lifestyle of creativity by unveiling the secrets they’ve developed over 30 years.
View Student’s Transformation
Conference Schedule
August 7 - 10, 2022
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Day 1 - Reimagining The Landscape - All Milan Art Coaches
ā Learn EBRU painting to make your own marble paper
ā A new look at mixed media painting & landscapes
ā Composition secrets revealed
ā Create a color story that works
ā Make the elements of art work for your style -
Day 1 Night - Art Battle Tournament Begins
ā Watch 4 professional artists art-battle each night as we watch them live paint. You will be the judge and vote for the winner! See their process unfold in these speed paintings and learn how they approach various themes from start to finish.
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Day 2 Morning - Expressive Abstract Drawing On The Go - John Milan
ā Integrate drawing into your lifestyle
ā Develop your own symbolic language through expressive marks
ā Innovate by breaking the rules of drawing
ā Always feel inspired -
Day 2 Afternoon - Secrets To Getting Known - Elli, Jake, Dimitra
ā Getting public art commissions
ā Catch the right licensing deals
ā Expand your local hype
ā Create viral word of mouth -
Day 2 Night - Overcoming Unbelief
ā Hear how Asia Davore transformed in her confidence as an artist. She started as someone who struggled with fear and lack of believing in herself to a confident bold artist, who takes risks and won season 2 of Outstanding Artist, traveled abroad, and sells her art professionally.
ā Elli Milan shares about how we can overcome our feelings of unworthiness and how your unique edge can impact the world.
ā Dimitra and Jake Dunn share how to use your age to our advantage and move past limiting mindsets that would hold you back from achieving your dreams.
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Day 3 Morning - Sell Prints & Make Money - Jake
ā Develop online engagement
ā Use web tools to drive limitless sales
ā Leverage print-on-demand ecommerce
Day 3 Afternoon - Personal Critique and Career Development - Elli & Dimitra
ā Exclusive Q&A Session with Elli & Dimitra
ā Live Interaction with in-person attendants
ā Live online Q&A
ā Live advice & critiquing of art
ā Live business coaching
Day 3 Night - Art Battle Finals
ā Speaker Rita Vicari shares about how self discovery led to finding her voice in art and creating a powerful personal brand that has landed her 20K commissions, and a thriving career selling her art.
ā Dimitra Milan shares about how to create authentic powerful content that will grow your audience and influence your followers.
Your artist’s identity begins with you and your story. At the Milan Art Experience 2022, we will inspire you to push the envelope of your voice and style. Push aside all the things that are holding you back and forge through to a new level. It’s time to get excited and be everything you are destined to be.
During this conference and retreat, no matter what level you are currently, you will discover ways to elevate your art skills and career. You will be able to connect with artists from around the world and share your experiences, your challenges, and your triumphs. We’ve said it before and say it again — Now is the BEST TIME to be an artist. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage with fellow artists.
Dream big!
Paint with passion and freedom!
Be the artist you’re destined to be!
Keynote Speakers:
Elli Milan
For the past 25 years, Elli has sold her artwork professionally, amassing over 10,000 sold pieces throughout her career. She has transformed the lives of thousands of artists from all over the world by helping them find their voice and turn their passion for art into a profession. As the Co-Founder of Milan Art, Elli is a leading voice of the current Art Renaissance.
Dimitra Milan
A true artistic prodigy, Dimitra generated over a million dollars of artwork sales by the age of 15. After spending countless hours in the studio painting while her peers were partying, Dimitra developed a style that has gripped the hearts of millions of people across the world. She is pioneering a new age of artist influencers on social media with over 350,000 followers, spreading beauty across the entire planet. She is co-owner at Milan Art and passionate about equipping artists to change the world with their art.
John Milan
As the Co-founder of Milan Art, John is possibly one of the most interesting artists alive. He shares the insights he has gleaned from his 25+ years as a professional artist with you in an entertaining, yet inspiring way. He has developed many styles of art and brings them to life with vibrant color and surreal figures in his mixed media oil paintings. John is best known for his whimsical, yet thought-provoking freeform drawings he’s been creating since the age of 2.
Jake Dunn
Jake was born with an unquenchable creative fire burning within him. By the age of 23, Jake has helped build a multi-million dollar online business. He specializes in combining his skills in marketing, content ideation/creation and painting into a powerful learning experience for artists. Jake now spends his time as a co-owner of Milan Art helping creative people achieve their dreams through art.
Rita Vicari
Rita was born and raised in Lipetsk, Russia. She left her country at the age of 24 and lived in South Korea for a few years before moving to the U.S., where she finally found all the possibilities to perfect her skills and become a professional artist. Currently Rita is located in a suburb town Allen, close to Dallas, Texas. She works in mixed media, creating bold and dreamy paintings of women and nature inspired scenes. Rita feels fulfilled through being a professional artist, mother and mentor for students at Milan Art Institute.
Asia Devore
Asia is the recent winner of Season 2 of The Outstanding Artist reality show and a huge inspiration to artists all over the world. Her permanent studio is located in Phoenix Arizona, while she gets inspiration traveling abroad and painting her rich beautiful creations in her singular mixed media style. Asia’s most recent collection tackles themes of vulnerability, overcoming fear, and standing heroically at the precipice of your mountain saying “yes” to your future. Asia is a professional artist who also gives back as a mentor working with teams of artists in collaborative work.
Registration Details
Join in person or online for 3 action-packed days full of inspiration and art instruction hosted at the Hotel Indigo in Downtown Athens, GA.
4 Ways To Attend:
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Onsite Conference Only
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Online Livestream Only
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Onsite Conference and Queen-beds Shared Room*
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Onsite Conference and King-bed Private Room*
All students get a lifetime access to the recording.
*Sunday check-in, Thursday check-out. Breakfast is included all 4 mornings.
Reserve Your Spot
$300
- LIVE access to this inspiring experience from anywhere in the world
- Learn how to redefine your artist’s identity
- Learn modern marketing techniques for artists
- Live chat with other online attending artists
- LIFETIME access to a recording of the entire conference
SOLD OUT
- Experience the energy of our live speakers and workshop leaders
- Personally connect and bond with other artists
- Hands-on painting workshops at the Milan Art Studio
- LIFETIME access to a recording of the entire conference
*Note: Lodging and meals NOT included with this option.
SOLD OUT
- Experience the energy of our live speakers and workshop leaders
- Personally connect and bond with other artists
- Hands-on painting workshops at the Milan Art Studio
- LIFETIME access to a recording of the entire conference
- Shared lodging in a 2-Queen bed room with breakfast included
SOLD OUT
- Experience the energy of our live speakers and workshop leaders
- Personally connect and bond with other artists
- Hands-on painting workshops at the Milan Art Studio
- LIFETIME access to a recording of the entire conference
- Lodging in a private room with a King-bed and breakfast included
Get Your Questions Answered
The conference main sessions will be held at the Hotel Indigo in downtown Athens, GA. Workshops will be split between the hotel and the Milan Art Studio.
Hotel Indigo, 500 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601 | (706) 546-0430
Milan Art Studio, 2276 GA-82, Statham, GA 30666 | [email protected]
Yes! We will send you an email with a link to the recording once it is available. You will also have LIFETIME access to this recording.
Dimitra and Elli Milan along with the Milan Art Institute team will share their tips and techniques for painting, source making, marketing, and selling your artwork. Whether experiencing the conference online or onsite, you will be inspired to create artwork that changes the world!
In order to make the most of the Milan Art Experience, you’ll want to have a notebook and pen ready to take notes or sketch as you are inspired by our speakers and other artists attending.
Online Attendees: Have canvases or paper, paints, brushes, mark making tools, and an easel ready to be used as you’re inspired to paint or draw.
Onsite Attendees: Art supplies will be provided for you at the Milan Art Studio.
Once you have registered, watch your email for updates with additional information based on the pricing option you chose. We will be periodically updating this page as the conference draws closer. Also, if you find that you are lacking art supplies, you can purchase items at the Milan Art Store.
You are not required to attend every session, but you’ll find an enormous amount of value in each one. You’ll also receive lifetime access to a recording of the conference, so you can always go back and watch anything that you miss.
In between each session there will be a 5 minute break that will consist of useful timelapses, demonstrating techniques that will be taught throughout this conference and other useful pre-recorded content. Each day will also have a 2-hour lunch break during which no livestream will be available.
You’ll also receive lifetime access to a recording of the conference, so you can always go back and watch anything that you miss.
This online conference is a 3 day event with 4 evening sessions. It begins at 7:00 pm EDT on Sunday, August 7, 2022 and runs through the Graduation Celebration on Wednesday evening ending at 9:00 pm EDT.
Registrants staying at the Hotel Indigo, check in time is 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 7, 2022, and check out is 11:00 am EDT on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
Livestream times will be included in emails to online registrants.
No, you don’t. This conference will be beneficial if you have zero experience or are a professional artist. There will be a multitude of techniques taught from the perspectives of different professional artists and in a way that anyone can learn new skills.
If you register for the conference, you will receive lifetime access to a recording of it, so you can always go back and watch anything that you miss.
Online Package:
Refunds are available for the online option of the Milan Art Experience until August 6th 2022. Please contact [email protected] for refund questions and requests.
You acknowledge that you only have the opportunity to receive a refund within 30 days of making your purchase. However, once the conference begins, you will not be able to receive a refund. For the online package, you acknowledge that you will not receive a refund if you miss the conference for any reason. You also understand that you will be receiving lifetime access to the recording of this Live event once it is available.
Onsite Package:
For the onsite package, you acknowledge that you will not receive a refund if you miss the conference for any reason. You also acknowledge that this package does not include any lodging or meals during the conference. You also understand that you will be receiving lifetime access to the recording of this Live event once it is available.
Due to the limited amount of spots and the planning of the event, we are unable to issue refunds for the onsite Milan Art Experience. We can transfer your reservation to another person or apply your balance to our one time fee courses and workshops, including the online option for Milan Art Experience. Contact [email protected] for refund questions and requests. Please, note! No courses exchange are allowed within 30 days prior to the event (from 07.12.2022).
We will be streaming the conference with a dedicated network via fiber optic connection, so we don’t expect to have any network issues that would lead to an interruption. However, Internet connections can be spotty. So, if there are any issues we will have a team prepared to respond and rectify them as quickly as possible.
Yes. There are going to be a variety of artists participating and sharing their insights in this conference. Some of the material might overlap, but there will be plenty of fun, information, and inspiration throughout this 3-day experience.
About Milan Art Institute
Milan Art Institute is a place where passionate hearts and creative minds come together to bring visions to life. The founders, John and Elli Milan, have been working as successful collaborative artists for over 25 years and have made a living during that entire period solely through art.
Their daughter, Dimitra Milan, became a professional artist, and before turning 16, had generated over a million dollars through the sales of her own artwork. Their works have been featured in galleries across the world. And now, the Milans are sharing their insights about the art industry with everyone through their comprehensive online painting and drawing school.
Beginners and professionals come here to master skills, learn new techniques, and join an ever-expanding community of artists. The purpose of the Milan Art Institute is to enlighten and educate a worldwide audience about the transformational power of the visual arts.