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Inspirations Exhibition Continues Through August 30 – Panel Discussion Tomorrow

Inspirations Exhibition Continues Through August 30 – Panel Discussion Tomorrow

June 24, 2026 10 0 comments 0

There is still time to experience Inspirations: A Global Cascade of Influence — From Old Souvenirs to New Voices at the John F. Peto Studio Museum in Island Heights, New Jersey. The exhibition remains open to the public through August 30, 2026, showcasing the work of 34 artists from the ÀNI Art Academies network across the United States,

Maxwell Miller Receives Honorable Mention in 2026 FiKVA Awards

Maxwell Miller Receives Honorable Mention in 2026 FiKVA Awards

June 18, 2026 26 0 comments 0

Out of over 1200 submissions for the juried 2026 International FiKVA Award for Painters only eighteen were selected as winners. We are proud to congratulate alumni and former dean of our Dominicana Academy, Maxwell Miller for being one of them! His painting Dawn on the Shores of Creation won an honorable mention in this prestigious competition. The

Mitchell Bagnas Visits ÀNI Art Academies Dominicana

Mitchell Bagnas Visits ÀNI Art Academies Dominicana

June 16, 2026 100 0 comments 1

ÀNI Art Academies Dominicana recently welcomed Mitchell Bagnas, instructor at ÀNI Art Academies Waichulis and a Long-Distance Mentorship (LDM) instructor, for a special visit to the campus in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. During his time at the academy, Bagnas worked closely with students, sharing demonstrations, critiques, and practical insights drawn from his experience within

Thailand’s Loss of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Thailand’s Loss of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha

June 15, 2026 37 0 comments 0

With humble hearts and profound sorrow, the ÀNI Art Academies Thailand community remembers with deep gratitude the immeasurable benevolence of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha. Her Royal Highness’s unwavering dedication to the well-being of the Thai people, her exemplary character, and her selfless service to the nation have touched countless lives. Her compassion, grace, and

Diagnostic Painter Workshop 2026

Diagnostic Painter Workshop 2026

June 11, 2026 41 0 comments 1

The ÀNI Art Academies Waichulis campus welcomed artists from across the region this past weekend for another successful Diagnostic Painter Workshop, held June 4–7, 2026. This annual four-day intensive, led by ÀNI Art Academies Co-Founder and curriculum designer Anthony Waichulis, provides artists with a rare opportunity to critically examine and refine the processes behind their

Maxwell Miller Receives Best People Award in NOAPS 2026 Spring Competition

Maxwell Miller Receives Best People Award in NOAPS 2026 Spring Competition

June 8, 2026 43 0 comments 0

We are excited to congratulate alumni and former dean of our Dominicana Academy, Maxwell Miller for receiving the Best People Award for his piece “At The Grand Master’s Table” in the National Oil And Acrylic Painters Society 2026 Spring Online Competition. Miller’s painting is a portrait of William M. Carter III, the 169th Grand Master of Ohio

Sri Lanka Artists Displayed in Eterno Exhibit

Sri Lanka Artists Displayed in Eterno Exhibit

June 4, 2026 119 0 comments 0

We’re proud to say that several apprentices from our Sri Lanka Academy recently were exhibited in the inaugural exhibition at Eterno Art Gallery. The exhibition showcased a diverse range of contemporary realist artwork, with a strong emphasis on Classical Realism and Photorealism. Visitors were also able to experience selected contemporary and abstract works, creating a

ÀNI Educator to Lead Panel Discussion at the John F. Peto Studio Museum

ÀNI Educator to Lead Panel Discussion at the John F. Peto Studio Museum

June 3, 2026 53 0 comments 0

As part of the ongoing exhibition Inspirations: A Global Cascade of Influence — From Old Souvenirs to New Voices, Anthony Waichulis from ÀNI Art Academies will participate in a special panel discussion at the John F. Peto Studio Museum on June 25, 2026.  Titled “Inspirations as a Continuum,” the discussion will explore how artistic influence can be cultivated without sacrificing individuality.

Anguilla Day 2026

Anguilla Day 2026

June 2, 2026 44 0 comments 0

This past weekend, Anguillans around the world celebrated Anguilla Day, one of the island’s most important national holidays. Observed annually on May 30th and celebrated publicly on June 1st this year, the occasion commemorates the 1967 Anguilla Revolution and the formation of the Republic of Anguilla. It is a day dedicated to honoring the island’s

Randy Leoncini Wins First Place in the Drawing Category of the 16th Annual Salon Art Prize

Randy Leoncini Wins First Place in the Drawing Category of the 16th Annual Salon Art Prize

May 29, 2026 58 0 comments 0

ÀNI Art Academies Waichulis apprentice Randy Leoncini has won first place in the drawing category of the 16th Annual Salon Art Prize for his charcoal work, A Saturday Morning. Formerly known as the PleinAir Salon, the competition is regarded as one of the premier international awards for contemporary representational art, attracting submissions from highly accomplished artists

Chelsea Herron Participates in Rain Barrels Project

Chelsea Herron Participates in Rain Barrels Project

May 27, 2026 90 0 comments 0

Chelsea Herron, an alumni of the Waichulis Academy, recently participated in the Wayne County Arts Alliance Summer Art 2026 Rain Barrels Project, a community-wide public art initiative featuring thirty-one artist-painted barrels displayed throughout the region. The works will remain on view through Labor Day weekend (September 7) before being auctioned later this year. Herron’s barrel

Commemorating Memorial Day

Commemorating Memorial Day

May 22, 2026 51 0 comments 0

As Memorial Day approaches in the United States on Monday, May 25, we take a moment to reflect on the history and meaning behind this important national holiday. Memorial Day is dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States military. At ÀNI Art Academies,

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