ROME ART PROGRAM

PAINTING & DRAWING
IN THE HEART OF ROME

Inspiring artistic vision in the streets and gardens of the Eternal City

Now accepting applications for Summer 2025

Who we are

Launched in 2009, Rome Art Program is designed to inspire students to develop their artistic vision through painting and drawing on the streets of Rome.

Our program is a plein air program focusing on observation and perception; the streets and gardens of Rome are our studio. With Rome Art Program you’ll study painting, drawing, and art history in depth with our international faculty of artists from the U.S., U.K., and Italy.

Our Mission

"Reflecting on the program now I have a much clearer vision of who I am as an artist and am motivated to keep making bigger and better pieces!...My peers in the program were great and also very serious about going to class and learning which made the group atmosphere motivating and fun."

Emily Larsen
William & Mary

Our Program

Experience the adventure, inspiration and artistic vision and development in the beautiful city of Rome.

Rome Art Program students become part of the fabric of the city as they paint and draw directly from the millenia-old landmarks, and in the parks and streets of lesser-known areas of Rome.

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I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life… Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Our STUDENTS
& ALUMNI

Since 2009, Rome Art Program has hosted hundreds of students of all ages and academic backgrounds. See what our students have to say about their experience studying with us in Rome and learn what they’re doing now.

Student Experiences

What our students say about RAP

I was tutored, encouraged, and given feedback daily on how to grow my practice...It was incredible to share the experience with the other students who were all at different levels and from all over the world...It was an epic journey of rediscovering and redefining myself and my art!
Frankie O’TooleArtist, Australia
Honestly, a life changing experience...The instructors encouraged us to develop technically while still allowing us space to find our own style. They gave us insight on the art world, and provided many opportunities to view other people's work as well as improve our own.
Caitlin YanUniversity of Maryland
My experience in Rome encouraged me to be more curious and assertive. I have always wanted to try new mediums, so being able to take classes and actually learn those new mediums has been exciting for me.
Josephine KimCarnegie Mellon University
The exercises are specific and designed to test comfort zones and broaden outlook. Knowledgeable instructors brought us to all the famous landmarks, but also treated us to the real Rome hidden from the masses of tourists.
Andy ZefferArtist, South Carolina
RAP gives students a chance to learn more about art, more about history, and for me personally RAP helped me learn more about myself. RAP teachers are some people I will forever be grateful to have met.
Emilee GerhardtLyon College
The program introduced me to the secrets of the city, the faculty were tremendously informative, inspiring and deeply passionate in ensuring we had the best experience. I deeply recommend this once in a lifetime experience.
Lydia MakinSlade School of Art, London
A dream come true...I don't know how to put it any other way than that. The program was recommended to me by my professor and as I am writing this I spend my final moments with the mentors and fellow artists I've grown to respect and learned so much from over the past month. I wish I could do it all over again.
Max LanfordHendrix College
The faculty and director Jill really make this program stand out. The teachers are all friends and each of them clearly have a passion for the program and supporting developing artists. They always had time to talk to us during class and encouraged us to stay in touch after the program. Coming out of the program I feel like I have the direction and support I need.
Emily LarsenWilliam & Mary
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