History
Bridgeview was founded by a group of classically trained artists from Russia and Eastern Earope who were eager to share their knowledge with young American students. Bridgeview faculty fully represents the European classical tradition. Almost every member of the Bridgeview faculty can trace his lineage to a great 19th century artist. While artists in Western Europe and America were turning towards abstraction, the Russian academies, isolated by the Iron Curtain, adhered to the classical methods of art education. Bridgeview teachers received the most rigorous academic training. Russian art training is very similar to ballet or gymnastics, where talented children are selected at a young age to attend specialized schools, later colleges and ultimately an academy. On average, art training in Russia lasts for 20 years. Bridgeview has educated thousands of students. Many have won competitions or received scholarships based on their Bridgeview work. Some have become professional artists.
Specialties
Art classes, drawing, painting, sculpture, college portfolio, pre-college art, after-school art program, summer art camp, art in a museum classes. Summer Art Camp in Normandie, France.