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The Art Alliance of Monmouth 38th Annual Juried Exhibition

The Art Alliance of Monmouth 38th Annual Juried Exhibition

April 1, 2025 48 0 comments 0

Congratulations to ÀNI Art Academies America apprentices Trish Weisenstein and Luisa Ruiz for being awarded Honorable Mention in the Art Alliance of Monmouth’s, “38th Annual Juried Exhibition”! The opening reception of this show will be this Saturday, the 5th of April, from 6 to 8pm at the studio located at 33 Monmouth Street in Red

ÀNI Art Academies Dominicana Apprentices Give Back: Cleaning Up the Community Through Service

ÀNI Art Academies Dominicana Apprentices Give Back: Cleaning Up the Community Through Service

March 21, 2025 107 0 comments 0

In a heartfelt effort to instill strong values in local youth and promote social responsibility, Mr. Dabel Reyes took the initiative to organize a roadside cleanup event in Río San Juan. With a deep commitment to environmental protection, he collaborated with our Dominicana staff and apprentices to clear litter and raise awareness about the importance

The A1 Problem by Anthony Waichulis

The A1 Problem by Anthony Waichulis

March 17, 2025 58 0 comments 0

Anthony Waichulis’ article on “The A1 Problem” examines what makes a painting appear “realistic.” Many assume that realism is achieved through higher detail, resolution, and precision, but Anthony argues that realism is less about copying objective aspects of the world and more about aligning with how viewers actually perceive and interpret images. Our brains don’t

Maxwell Miller Wins Best in Show

Maxwell Miller Wins Best in Show

March 10, 2025 95 0 comments 0

Congratulations to alumnus Maxwell Miller for being awarded Best in Show in the Richeson75 Small Works 2025 competition! Juror Natalie Featherston had the following to say about Maxwells piece, The Touch of Midas: “What an amazing painting this is! It rings all the bells for what it means to be an exceptional ‘small work’. At

Pavithra Dissanayaka Featured by Circle Foundation of the Arts

Pavithra Dissanayaka Featured by Circle Foundation of the Arts

March 5, 2025 71 0 comments 0

ÀNI Art Academies’ Sri Lankan apprentice, Pavithra Dissanayaka, was recently featured on the Circle Art Foundation’s website in an artist’s interview. “My work aims to immortalize expressions of unconditional love that transcend romantic relationships, highlighting the inherent beauty and interconnectedness of love and nature. Currently, I work primarily with charcoal and plan to explore oil

Victoria Steel Wins Honorable Mention

Victoria Steel Wins Honorable Mention

March 3, 2025 104 0 comments 0

Congratulations to ÀNI Art Academies America instructor, Victoria Steel, for being awarded Honorable Mention for her artwork “The Endeavor” in the 45th Annual Juried Exhibition at the Monmouth Museum. This year’s exhibition was curated by Jenn Hampton and juried by Sangita Phadke. Learn more about the history of this exhibition below. Founded by the Monmouth

Recent Awards and Accolades

Recent Awards and Accolades

February 24, 2025 519 0 comments 0

We want to congratulate our apprentices, faculty, and alumni who have recently won awards or have been recognized for their accomplishments. Monmouth Museum 45th Annual Juried Exhibition Founded by the Monmouth County Arts Council in 1979, the Annual Juried Art Exhibition has been a cornerstone of the Monmouth Museum’s programming since its inception. In 2011, the Museum

8th Annual Drawing Competition Results

8th Annual Drawing Competition Results

February 20, 2025 468 1 comments 0

ÀNI Art Academies would like to congratulate the winners of our 8th Annual Drawing Competition! A prestigious panel of judges Tim Reynolds, Jonathan Reutenauer, Álvaro Salas-Castro, John Manzari, Howard Rehs, Silvia Belviso, Kara Lysandra Ross, Dru Blair, Tanja Gant, Peter Trippi, Jack Summers, examined each drawing for the qualities that best represent an artist in

Koh Yao Noi Kite Competition 2025

Koh Yao Noi Kite Competition 2025

February 13, 2025 86 0 comments 0

On Sunday, the 9th, the ÀNI Art Academies Thailand team participated in the Koh Yao Noi Kite Competition. They were also honored to donate art supplies and funds to the competition so that younger generations can continue the tradition. Kite flying has been part of Thai history and culture since the 13th century. During the Sukhothai

Anguilla Open House 2025

Anguilla Open House 2025

February 11, 2025 156 0 comments 0

The ÀNI Art Academies Anguilla hosted its annual Open House on February 10, 2025, at the exclusive ÀNI Private Resort Anguilla in Little Bay. The event welcomed nearly 100 guests, including the 5th form Art class of the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School, alongside art enthusiasts and members of the public. Attendees explored exceptional works

Sri Lankan Apprentice Chosen as Finalist

Sri Lankan Apprentice Chosen as Finalist

February 7, 2025 118 0 comments 0

We want to congratulate apprentice Pavithra Dissanayaka for having her artwork Soul’s Oasis selected as a finalist in the Circle Foundation’s 6th Annual Artist of the Year Award 2024-2025. Pavithra is one of twelve fantastic artists chosen as finalists for the competition. To learn more about the Circle Foundation for the Arts, you can read

Pocono Mountain West High School Students Attend Workshop

Pocono Mountain West High School Students Attend Workshop

February 5, 2025 100 0 comments 0

Last week, the Waichulis campus in Pennsylvania hosted the art students and staff from the Pocono Mountain West High School. The students participated in a workshop with Head Instructor Anthony Waichulis, exploring some of the rudiments of basic observational representationalism with oil paint. Anthony was also available for the students to ask questions and discuss

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