In addition to classical skills, you’ll learn the mixed media techniques that we don't teach in our Mastery Program. Learn new skills for opaque paints, composition, and more. Artists of all levels will learn something new!
Inspiring talks from professional artists that will teach you how to recognize and facilitate breakthroughs in your art, keep momentum going, and ultimately accelerate your vision.
Watch experienced and young artists alike compete in a tournament and learn valuable skills from a variety of artists while having fun and participating in the action with your vote!
August 27th - 29th, 2021
Milan Art Institute - near Athens, GA
○ Live access to this amazing event
○ Receive a recording of the conference
○ Try 6 new and innovative mixed media techniques and experiment with new art materials
○ Q&A sessions where you can ask questions live to our speakers
○ Vote in the art battles
○ Learn from professional artists during 6 powerful keynote sessions
○ Participate in instructional sessions
○ Network with other artists and make lasting friendships
○ Spend time on the beautiful Milan Art Institute campus
○ Vote for your favorite artists in the art battles
○ Receive a recording of the conference
Everything in Standard
+ Receive an in-person critique & assessment
+ Have dinner with Elli & Dimitra
Elli has sold more than 10,000 pieces of art throughout her thriving career as a professional artist for the last 25 years. As the founding owner of Milan Art Institute, she has transformed the lives of thousands of artists all over the world, helping them find their voice, and turn their passion for art into a profession. Elli is a leading voice of the current Art Renaissance.
Dimitra generated over $1,000,000 of artwork sales by the age of 15. She is pioneering a new age of artist influencers on social media, spreading beauty across the entire planet. She is now a mentor and co-owner at Milan Art Institute and passionate about equipping artists to change the world with their art.
August 27th-29th, 2021
○ 10:00 AM - Art Battle Round 1
○ 10:30 AM -Keynote: Your Breakthrough
○ 11:15 AM - Art Technique Demonstration
○ 12:00 PM - Keynote: How To Believe In Yourself And Your Dream
○ 12:30 PM - On-SIte Breaks for Lunch / Online - Free Streaming of The Outstanding Artist
○ 1:30 PM - Art Technique Demonstration
○ 2:30 PM - Keynote: Contending for your breakthrough
○ 3:00 PM - Q&A
○ 3:30 PM - Art Battle Voting and Winner Announced
○ 4:00 - 6:00 PM - Free Painting Time for Onsite
○ 10: 00 AM - Art Battle Round 2
○ 10:30 AM - Keynote: After Your Breakthrough- Getting Prepared
○ 11:15 AM - Art Technique Demonstration
○ 12:00 PM - Keynote: 5 Keys to Being More Productive
○ 12:30 PM - On-SIte Breaks for Lunch / Online - Free Streaming of The Outstanding Artist
○ 1:30 PM - Art Technique Demonstration
○ 2:15 PM - Marketing Demonstration: Creating Videos with Your Phone and a FREE App
○ 3:00 PM - Q&A
○ 3:30 PM - Art Battle Voting and Winner Announced
○ 4:00 - 6:00 PM - Free Painting Time for Onsite
○ 10:00 AM - Art Battle Final Round
○ 10:30 AM -Keynote: Launching into the Future- Art World Innovations
○ 11:00 AM - Art Technique Demonstration
○ 11:45 AM - Panel discussion: Art Sales- What Has Worked For You?
○ 12:30 PM - On-SIte Breaks for Lunch / Online - Free Streaming of The Outstanding Artist
○ 1:30 PM - Art Technique Demonstration
○ 2:15 PM - Marketing Demonstration: Create A Content Plan, And How To Promote Your Work
○ 3:00 PM - Q&A
○ 3:30 PM - Art Battle: Announce Final Winner
○ 4:00 - 6:00 PM - Free Painting Time for Onsite
Shine your art. Change the world.
Providing world-class art education available anywhere in the world
Taught over 5,000 students world-wide and helped these artists step into their true potential
Ran by artists with over 50 years of combined experience as professional artists
Institute that combines the essential and classical knowledge of old masters with contemporary techniques to provide cutting-edge art education
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 20 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.
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All necessary materials for the conference are included. However, you might want to bring your favorite brushes to supplement what you’ll be using in the conference.
All supplies will be included and they will be shared by others in the class. We have an on-site art supply store where you can purchase anything extra you want.
Yes a canvas or sometimes another surface will be included.
Conference will be held at Milan Art Institute close to Athens, GA.
Our exact address: 2276 Highway 82, Statham, Georgia 30666
Room, board, and transportation are not included, however we recommend staying in the historic town of Athens, GA. Athens is a fun and lively town with lots to do at night after the conference, plus it's only 20 minutes from the Institute. We will be providing lunch each day during the conference, so you don’t have to worry about that.
Lunches will be included daily at the conference. If you have any food allergies or diet restrictions it might be a good idea to pack your own lunch for the day. You can also email [email protected] and let them know about any specifics.
If, for any reason, you need to cancel your attendance to the conference after you’ve registered, you can get a full refund within 24 hours of your purchase. After this time period is over, you can apply the conference fee to any other workshop or product (including the Mastery Program) Milan Art Institute offers. However, you must inform us at least 72 hours before the conference to be able to transfer the credit to another workshop or product.
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