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Pont Aven School of Contemporary Art
“Synthesizing vision: Heritage-infused, contemporary art, shaped by Brittany's spirit.”
5 Pl. Paul Gauguin, 29930 Pont-Aven, France
About Pont Aven School of Contemporary Art
The Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art (PASCA), though its doors closed in 2011, remains an influential artistic touchstone, rooted in the late 19th-century Pont-Aven School movement. Founded in 1993 in Pont-Aven, Brittany, France, PASCA provided an international fine arts program for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Inspired by Paul Gauguin and his contemporaries, the school fostered an environment where students explored synthetism, characterized by the simplification of forms, bold colors, and the rejection of traditional perspective. PASCA offered a unique educational experience, combining studio practice with critical discourse and cultural site seminars in major European art capitals. The school's legacy lies in its dedication to nurturing emerging visual artists and encouraging conceptual and technical development through immersive instruction and dedicated studio practice. Although no longer operating, the spirit of Pont-Aven continues to inspire artists worldwide.
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Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies Undergraduate and Postgraduate The programs encourage artistic expression, personal growth, and a broader understanding of the connection between human history and your life as an artist. Students study, work, and travel to the art and cultural centers of Europe. | 15-week semester programs and two advanced summer intensives English Contact the US Office for tuition information: Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art, 269 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903. Tel: 401-272-5445 Deadline: Applications accepted until all classes are filled |
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