The Southern Atelier

The Southern Atelier is a grass roots educational organization pursuing fine craftsmanship in the visual arts. With a focus on realist drawing and painting as an understood language, The Southern Atelier provides access to sound training at an affordable cost to artists.

The Natural beauty, luminous light and subtropical climate on the Gulf Coast of Florida has proved to be an ideal setting. Painters have the unique opportunity to improve their skills all year long, both out of doors and in our spacious, naturally lit studio.


New Sculpture Series at The Southern Atelier with Stephen Perkins.
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"Charlie Miano and The Southern Atelier has produced one of the best classical art programs in the country. Modeled after the great schools of the past, but mixed with a distinctly modern sensibility, Miano has fashioned a classical school for the 21st century. The Atelier's dedication to excellence and intensive instruction provides students an ideal environment to fully develop their artistic skills. The school represents a fresh new wave of art instruction and it is a pleasure for me to be part of it." - Robert Liberace



Atelier Program
With an eye on contemporary innovation, the respected Atelier Program and Apprenticeship centers on classic traditions of oil painting, giving artists a serious foundation in the tenets of realist painting.



Sessions
Other Sessions featured at the Southern Atelier emphasize the expertise of well known regional artists such as still-life, figure, portrait and plein air painting classes. Weekly monitored Open Studio sessions also afford artists the opportunity to regularly work from the live model in a professional setting.



Workshops
The Southern Atelier is fast becoming the premier workshop destination in the Southern United States. Just minutes from the Sarasota Airport and Beaches, visitors can enjoy the beauties of the Gulf of Mexico working with some of the worlds most sought after masters.



Community
The friendly, supportive and imaginative environment at The Southern Atelier encourages real artistic advancement for like minded individuals. If you would like to experience the benefits and joys of a united artistic community, please visit and join us in our pursuit of creative excellence.



The Southern Atelier is recognized as a nonprofit organization under Chapter 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. With the help of contributions from individuals, organizations and corporations, The Southern Atelier continues to provide an exceptional educational service to the community. Support the Movement!