Gage Academy of Art Ateliers
The globally recognized Gage Academy of Art Atelier programs are designed for artists who intend to pursue profound mastery in painting, drawing, or sculpture disciplines under the guidance of internationally renowned teaching artists. Juliette Aristides started the Atelier program at Seattle's Gage Academy of Art where she served as Director of the Aristides Atelier from 1999 to 2022. This tradition of intensive instruction continues today with eight ateliers currently offered at Gage.
Once in an Atelier, students will study and practice in an immersive, stimulating, and communal environment that fosters serious work ethic, the desire to hone and master their craft, and the means to embrace fine arts as a career.
Atelier applications will open for the 2024-25 academic year in May.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Please schedule a tour before you apply to connect with the Director of your program of choice.
Gage Academy of Art offers atelier programs dedicated to both the classical and modern tradition. By choosing a specific atelier, you dedicate yourself to study with that artist and their students for an academic year. Before choosing your atelier, research their program and determine which is the best fit for you. Once you have determined the atelier that best fits your preference, you can schedule a tour with the instructor or apply for their program.
Requirements for admission are a motivation to learn and a willingness to undertake a long-term commitment of one to four years toward artistic development. Select ateliers do require portfolio submission. However, an advanced portfolio is not crucial. Instead, instructors are looking for artists with the self-discipline and devotion to thrive at Gage.
Students receive the following perks during their time in the Atelier:
- 15% discount on any class or workshop throughout the year
- Free admission to all lectures, noon-time professional development seminars and art talks, both online and in-person.
- Free attendance to Open Studios
- Library: Students may check out books from the art library in the Capitol Hill office.
- Studio spaces dependent on Atelier program