International Realism: 16th International ARC Salon

The Art Renewal Center (ARC) is a non-profit educational foundation that promotes rigorous skill-based training in the methods of the Old Masters. Their annual competition is the largest and most prestigious for realist-based art in the USA, featuring over a thousand original works of art. This year's winners demonstrate the great breadth and originality that can be found in all facets of fine art. Categories include figurative, portraiture, imaginative realism, landscape, animals, sculpture, drawing, still life, plein air, and the DaVinci Initiative Award for Young Aspiring Artists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: ACC Art Books

The International ARC Salon Competition, a captivating exhibition of over a thousand original works of art, has recently concluded its latest installment. Driven by a noble mission to revive the universal language of realism in the visual arts, a group of distinguished fine artists and experts came together in 1999 to establish the Art Renewal Center (ARC). Since its inception, this non-profit educational foundation has steadfastly committed itself to fostering rigorous skill-based training in the methods of the Old Masters, bestowing the prestigious title of 'ARC Approved' upon ateliers that align with their core values and demonstrate technical mastery. Their annual competition stands as the largest and most esteemed platform for realist-based art in the United States, undoubtedly earning global recognition.

The winners of this year's competition exemplify the remarkable breadth and originality that permeate all realms of fine art. Categories such as figurative, portraiture, imaginative realism, landscape, animals, sculpture, drawing, still life, plein air, and the DaVinci Initiative Award for Young Aspiring Artists showcase the diverse talents and creative expressions of emerging artists.

The International ARC Salon Competition serves as a testament to the enduring power of realism in the visual arts, providing a platform for artists to showcase their exceptional skills and contribute to the rich heritage of artistic excellence. By nurturing talent, promoting skill-based training, and celebrating the beauty of realism, the ARC continues to inspire and shape the future of art.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788842204