"With SA, my goal is simple but ambitious: to create the conditions for a rebirth of great humanist art. Join us in shaping a future where beauty and meaning are once again at the center of our cultural conversation."
– Andrew Conru, Founder
Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
SA offers an unparalleled paid fellowship program for exceptionally talented realist artists worldwide. Receive generous funding, world-class training, and professional support to develop your skills and create era-defining masterpieces. If you are a talented, ambitious representational artist with a passion for the classical tradition, we want to hear from you. Apply now for the 2024-2026 SAFA Fellowship and join us in shaping the future of realist art.
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More Than Just an Atelier
SA is a comprehensive ecosystem designed to support realist artists at every stage of their journey. From our dedicated gallery space and our dynamic public programs and publishing imprint, we provide a platform for enduring impact. Our efforts will culminate in the launch of a museum in 2027, which will include our Fellows' work.
A Lost Tradition, Reborn
Seattle Atelier (SA) is on a mission to resurrect, reinvent, and reimagine the classical realist tradition for the 21st century. Founded by visionary philanthropist Andrew Conru, SA is more than just an art school - it's the headquarters for a global movement to revive the rich tradition of representational painting, with its emphasis on beauty, craft, and the human experience.
An Unprecedented Opportunity
SA's flagship program is the Fellowship, which provides exceptionally talented and dedicated realist artists with an unparalleled package of support to develop their skills, launch their careers, and create era-defining masterpieces. Fellows receive a generous stipend, comprehensive benefits, state-of-the-art studios, mentorship from leading masters, and opportunities to exhibit their work and engage with the public.
A Platform for Enduring Impact
SA is building a comprehensive ecosystem to support realist artists at every stage of their journey. In addition to the Fellowship program, SA includes a world-class museum, a dedicated gallery space, a dynamic roster of public programs, a publishing imprint, and an in-house media team. Together, these initiatives create a powerful platform for Fellows to shape the future of realist art and engage audiences around the globe.
Our Founding Vision
"With SA, my goal is even more simple but even more ambitious: to create the conditions for a rebirth of great humanist art. Join us in shaping a future where beauty and meaning are once again at the center of our cultural conversation."
– Ryan Brown, Founder
Why Seattle?
Seattle boasts a thriving art scene, stunning natural beauty, and a supportive creative community. SA is located in the heart of the city's historic Pioneer Square, providing Fellows with unparalleled access to museums, galleries, and public art.
Join the Movement
If you are a talented, ambitious representational artist with a passion for the classical tradition, we invite you to apply for the SICR Fellowship. Together, we can create a future in which great realist art once again takes its rightful place at the center of our cultural landscape.
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