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 2025 Early Admission

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.

"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.

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.

What our students say about RAP

Apply for summer 2025

Apply today and experience the art and wonders of Rome.