THE MEDICI FUND
The Medici family of the Italian Renaissance are most famous for their patronage of the arts. Patronage is where a person or family of means sponsors artists. The Medici patronage had a huge impact on art history and the world for hundreds of years to this very day. Their generosity and vision allowed talented artists of lowly means to focus on their learning in the apprentice studios and become working artists contributing to society and culture. Cosimo and Lorenzo de Medici are known for supporting young artists such as Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli, all whom benefited greatly from their patronage and changed the world.
This initiative was conceived by our founder, Charles Miano, who himself has come from a modest, working class background and knows the struggles of young art students first hand. This need-based scholarship fund is designed to help people of humble means, who have the potential and talent to carry on the grand traditions of classical art and achieve their dreams of becoming working professionals in the field.
Why Give?
This fund will have a direct impact on our preservation mission to continue the efforts of the Atelier Movement and help artists protect Classical Realism for future generations.
As you know, costs of education can really deter students from pursuing a high degree of craftsmanship in fine art with traditional values. This is especially true for talented individuals who lack the means to fund their tuition.
By becoming a Medici Patron, you may donate at any level or may contribute to a specific student or Apprentice. Funds will go directly to Apprenticeship tuition and supplies. Every donation, of any amount, will support the program of providing individuals of high need with opportunities to study and realize their potential. Naming opportunities are offered for 4-year pledges of at least $3,800 a year or more or a one time gift of $45,600 which is the tuition of a single individuals duration of study in the certificate program at the academy. All the money received from donations goes directly to supporting our recipients of the scholarship.
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