Why Choose Studio Incamminati?
Studio Incamminati is a conservatory for artists who seek not only to master classical technique but also to build sustainable, professional careers. Our mission is to provide rigorous training in realist art while equipping students with the tools to succeed in a rapidly evolving cultural and economic landscape. We believe that technical excellence opens the door to creative freedom, professional confidence, and cultural impact.
Outstanding Faculty
Accomplished instructors are the cornerstone of Studio Incamminati. Our faculty consists of professional working artists with on-site studios as well as visiting faculty who are internationally renowned artists and educators bringing a wide range of experience. Some have studied extensively with Nelson Shanks while others bring mastery developed in studios around the world. Most are internationally recognized, award-winning artists, and all are dedicated to helping students learn and succeed and providing them with the tools needed to realize a career in the arts.
Accredited
Studio Incamminati is 1 of 2 BFA Programs of its kind in the United States, and 1 of 4 in the world according to the Art Renewal Center. See our accreditation page to learn more about how this could affect you and your future
Professional Development
Our vision is for Studio Incamminati to be recognized as the nation’s leading conservatory for realist art, where students gain not only technical mastery but also the professional readiness to succeed as working artists. We are committed to ensuring that realism is vibrant, relevant, and courageous in today’s world—preparing graduates to inspire through both their work and their example.
With a weekly lecture and Q&A series, as well as new outreach opportunities and partnerships our aim is for all of our graduates to walk away with the ability to have a stable career as working artists. If your goal is not to be a working artist we will also work with you to make sure you have all of the support for whatever your future goals may be
Philadelphia Realist Legacy
Not only is Philadelphia linked to a rich history of American Arts through a variety of artists but also through schools like PAFA and now Studio Incamminati. With Philadelphia acting as a major artistic center for the United States, a broad range of important artists have been born in, worked in, or spent significant amounts of time in the city, collectively creating a vibrant art culture. Possessing wealthy and enlightened patrons, institutions of art study, and art museums, Philadelphia’s and its many artists are an example of the long history of American Art. Realism assumed many variations in style and theme amongst the city’s artists, from Thomas Eakins and his technical precision to Mary Cassat’s emotional depth, to our founder, Nelson Shanks’ intermingling of classic realist technique with impressionists’ colors.
