ART SCHOOL OF THE AEGEAN
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The Art School of the Aegean, now entering its 11th year, is a unique summer PROGRAM offering an artistically enriching experience overseas. Situated in an idyllic island setting, the school is located in a small Greek village on the shore of the Aegean Sea. The School provides weeks of creative interaction with students and practicing artists from the United States and Europe amid the rich culture of village life on Samos, one of the most verdant of the Aegean islands. The Program is designed for a diverse group of individuals, of different ages and backgrounds, who would like to advance their creative interests while exploring a Greek island as a source of inspiration. The island is a key resource where students will find such subjects as Byzantine monasteries, old rustic villages, Greek and Roman ruins, as well as the extraordinary holdings of the Samos museum renowned for antiquities from the island's own temple of Hera (ca 550 BC). In addition to developing artistic abilities, students will establish an appreciation for the cultural heritage and environment of Greece. Susan Trovas, Director of the Art School of the Aegean, and her husband Dimitris Trovas started the school in 1991 to provide a place where individuals can focus on their work and be renewed by exploring new terrain and the richness of Greece without the distractions faced by artists today. The village setting and simplicity of living offers a welcome alternative to our more complex lifestyle.
In addition to being a painter herself, Susan also worked thirteen years at the Museum of Modern Art as Manager of the Membership Department. She is currently working for the Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Florida. You can contact Susan by filling out this form. |
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Program - Summer 2001 Studio art Classes June 17 -July 7 Writing Workshop July 1 - 7 Artist Exchange and Creativity Workshop: July 8 - July 15 Classes and faculty have been selected to complement our location in Greece where we work in relative simplicity. The learning atmosphere is relaxed and the relationship between instructor and student is informal - class size does not exceed ten students. The program has been structured to keep students busy and motivated while leaving time for studio work and leisure activities. Students can select only one studio class for the three week program. See Program Structure for more information. Studio Art Classes Weeks I - III Painting the Landscape Instructor: Yannis Ziogas Photography Instructor: M.K. Simqu Writing Workshop Instructor: Beatriz Badikian-Gartler The artist's exchange Week IV Drawing Studio: Yannis Ziogas Creativity Workshop Instructors: Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel |
Cost and Registration |
AccommodationsStudents are housed in local pensions (small hotels) within walking distance of the school building. This type of housing creates more contact with the local population and opportunities to learn about the culture. Accommodations are clean and modern with bathrooms en suite. Most rooms have balconies that face the sea. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be changed. Meals and Cost of Living Meals are available at local restaurants and pensions. The cost of living is relatively low. Both food and wine are good and inexpensive. Students should budget approximately $20 per day to cover a simple lunch and dinner and miscellaneous expenses. Breakfast is included in the price of tuition. The Art School of the Aegean invites spouses or companions to enroll in the program at a 20% discount. Spouses/companions who would like to travel with their partners but do not want to attend a class may do so for $20 per day while on Samos. Tour and travel prices are the same for all participants. |
Optional Tours and Excursions |
Travel Arrangements
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