English-language Art School in Austria

The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art:
Located in the historic Palais Palffy on Josefsplatz in the heart of Vienna, The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art offers a rich variety of classical painting and drawing programmes to local and international students. (Courses are taught in English). We provide full-time 2-3 year Diploma programmes featuring drawing and painting modules as well as shorter-term 'Single Trimester' classes, 1-2-week 'Intensives', and a Summer course in Italy.

Located in Vienna city centre, across from the Hofburg Palace, The Vienna Academy revives classical techniques of painting while pursuing art as the expression of beauty, spirit and vision.

To transmit an in-depth practice of painterly technique, our school follows the established model of the Academy system, while also promoting individual creativity through the pursuit of Visionary Art.

Why Choose Us?

-  Balancing Academics with Creativity
The curriculum emphasizes an ‘academic’ approach, but this is directed to the student’s creation of original compositions, based on their own ideas and designs.

-  Professional Art Teachers
Each class is taught by skilled professionals who transmit their value of craft while sharing insights into the artist’s vocation.

-  Classical & Modern Techniques
Drawing the figure from life and refining it through sculpture and cast drawings encourages beauty, style and idealization of the human figure. Modern techniques, such as Computer Rendering, are also learned and applied to Classically-conceived works.

English is the primary language of instruction

Diploma Programme:
- Duration: 2-3 Years
- For full-time students

Single Trimester Programme:
- Duration: 11 weeks (Fall, Winter, or Spring)
- For part-time students

Intensive Art Courses:
- Students can choose one 10-day course, or two 5-day courses
- Taught by well-known Visionary artists

Summer Seminar:
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Held in Italy

Location & Facilities:
The Vienna Academy is based in the stunning Palais Palffy – home of Ernst Fuchs’ Studio, The Phantasten Museum, and The Galerie Palffy.

The facilities of the Academy are located on the second floor of the Palais Palffy, a short walk up the steps from The Master’s Studio of Ernst Fuchs and the shared studio of The Visionary Guild.

It is an ideal space – 100 square metres in size (1076 square feet) with a parquet floor, high ceilings, track lighting and seven tall windows facing north.