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MANIFESTO
We don't teach art.
We forge artists.
Like, every course platform says they're gonna make you an amazing artist, right? But we're different, eh. We don't do the fluffy stuff - we get you working with real techniques that actual professionals use.
Our instructors are working artists from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal - people who sell their work and know what it takes. They're gonna push you hard because that's how you get good.
We focus on fundamentals first - drawing, composition, color theory. The boring stuff that makes everything else possible. Then we build up to advanced techniques and portfolio development.
Building Canada's next
generation of artists.
We want to create this whole community where Canadian artists can learn from each other and actually make a living from their work. Not just as a hobby, but as real careers.
Our vision is to have alumni showing in galleries, working as concept artists, teaching others. We track our success by how many students actually pursue art professionally.
By 2030, we want ArtSkillUp graduates to be recognized across Canada for their technical skill and creative vision. That's what drives everything we do.
Technique Over Trends
We teach timeless fundamentals that'll still be relevant in 50 years. Social media trends come and go - solid drawing skills are forever.
Professional Standards
Every assignment is graded like you're submitting to a client. We prepare you for real-world expectations, not just personal satisfaction.
Community Building
Art careers are built on connections. We introduce you to working professionals and help you build networks that last beyond graduation.
THE ARTSKILLUP
MANIFESTO
OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
We believe that art education should be rigorous, honest, and transformative. Too many platforms promise quick results with minimal effort. We take the opposite approach.
Every course is designed by working professionals who understand what it takes to succeed in today's competitive creative industries. We don't just teach techniques - we build work ethic, critical thinking, and professional standards.
CANADIAN CREATIVE COMMUNITY
We're proud to be based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, but our mission extends across all of Canada. We believe this country has incredible artistic talent that needs proper cultivation and support.
Our instructors come from major Canadian art centers - Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal - bringing diverse perspectives and industry connections directly to our students.
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
We track our success not by enrollment numbers, but by student outcomes. Gallery shows, professional commissions, career transitions, portfolio acceptances - these are the metrics that matter.
Our goal is simple: every graduate should have the skills and confidence to pursue art professionally if they choose to. We provide the tools, they provide the dedication.