Leading the revival of realism in the visual arts, the Art Renewal Center (ARC), a 501(c)(3), non-profit, educational foundation, hosts the largest online museum dedicated to representational art and includes works by the old masters, 19th century, and 21st Century Artists as well as articles, letters and other online resources. The ARC is the foremost and only vetting service for representational art schools ensuring that the teaching curricula and quality of teacher and student work meet our strict standards to become ARC Approved™. The ARC also runs the ARC Salon Competition, which is the largest and most prestigious competition in the world for realist artists painting, sculpting and drawing today with eleven categories and thousands of works competing, culminating in a traveling live exhibition of many of the winning works. The ARC works with other ARC Allied Organizations™, artist groups, museums, and publications to become a central news hub for the 21st Century Representational Art Movement. Read the ARC Philosophy written by ARC Chairman, Frederick C. Ross, to learn why ARC is so passionately dedicated to representational art.
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Next ARC Scholarship Competition Published on 26 February, 2021
We know it has been a very challenging year. We know that many of our schools have been forced to close their doors for extended periods and many have had to transition to alternate methods of instruction. However, we feel it is important to try and regain some normalcy. Entries to our next ARC Scholarship Competition will be received from May 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021 where the Art Renewal Center will once again give out $30,000 in scholarships to students attending ARC Approved Schools.
Scholarship applications will be received through our online entry system throughout the month of May. Entry is free.
The full prospectus will become available on May 1. Materials required to enter include: images of a minimum of 10 works of art, a biography, CV, a 250 word essay about why atelier training is important to the applicant and future career goals, and 3 letters of recommendation (one should be from a current or recent art instructor who the applicant has studied with.)
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The ARC Museum is the largest online museum dedicated completely to realist art work. It contains tens of thousands of images by thousands of artists and includes works by 19th century and old master artists through our general search pages, as well as 21st century realist works by our ARC Affiliated Artists™.
Our news section consists of two parts, the first being our News Blog where we post daily to keep our viewers informed on relevant topics about realist art and the second is our Events Calendar which is an interactive calendar listing of all the exciting realist art events taking place around the world including: exhibitions, lectures, open houses, competitions, artist demonstrations, video and podcast releases, publication releases, enrollment dates and more. The calendar can also be viewed in three ways, as a calendar, a general listing, or as a world map.
As a non-profit educational foundation, education is one of our primary goals. Here is where you can find our ARC Approved™ School listing, ARChives where we have our articles, letters and more, The Da Vinci Initiative which focuses on skill-based learning in K-12 classrooms, artist interviews, artist demonstrations, podcasts, self help books and more.
Find out more about the ARC and its staff. Learn about our mission and ARC philosophy. Find information on ARC Allied Organizations and how to contact us.
View the results of past and current ARC competitions or submit your entries here. The ARC holds two types of competitions. The ARC Scholarship Competition, held every May, gives thousands of dollars in direct financial aid to students attending ARC Approved Schools. The International ARC Salon, the most prestigious realist art competition in the Americas and perhaps the world, offers over $100,000 in cash awards and International recognition through partnerships with prestigious magazines, galleries, museum exhibitions, and a strong online presence.
Help support the ARC by purchasing fine art prints, books, DVDs, or more. Here you will also find information on image usage and advertising rates.
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March 2, 2021
Added Abide: Working Artists Showcase to the ARC Calendar.
Added James Roy Hopkins.
Added Portrait of a Girl by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Peaceful Hourclub by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Fresh Flowers by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Souvenirs d'Autun by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Weeping Willows by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Beside the Lake by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Cumberland Woman with Baby by James Roy Hopkins.
Added The Old Orchard by James Roy Hopkins.
Added The Mountain Philosopher by James Roy Hopkins.
Added The Hitching Grove by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Cumberland Silhouette by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Restin' by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Market Day in the Mountains by James Roy Hopkins.
Added The Mountain Preacher by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Mountain Man by James Roy Hopkins.
Added The Portuguese Fisherman by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Under the Sycamore by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Brother and Sister by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Mountain Courtship by James Roy Hopkins.
Added The Bamboo Screen by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Seated woman turning left by James Roy Hopkins.
Added The Rest Hour by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Cynthia by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Cynthia by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Cynthia by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Nude by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Nude in Repose by James Roy Hopkins.
Added Ala Wai, Moon Path by Lionel Walden.
Added Luakaha- Evening by Lionel Walden.
Added Volcano by Lionel Walden.
Added Volcano by Lionel Walden.
Added Rocky Coastline by Lionel Walden.
Added Hawaiian Fisherman by Lionel Walden.
Added Kahala Moonlight by Lionel Walden.
Added Moonlight over Diamond Head by Lionel Walden.