#courtyard fountain

Courtyard fountain at Instituto Allende.

The Instituto Allende is a visual arts school in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The institute provides a range of courses, and offers a BA in Visual Arts and an MA in Fine arts in association with the Universidad de Guanajuato. Its courses and degrees are recognized by most North American universities.

The Instituto Allende is an independent, private, non-profit organization. The faculty and office staff all speak both English and Spanish. Students may take Spanish language classes. Practical courses are given in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, weaving, jewelry, photography, batik, lithography, paper making, etching, monotype printing, and silkscreen. The institute also gives classes on the history of art. Students may earn a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts and a Master’s degree in Fine arts, both recognized by many universities in North America. [1] In 2012 the Lifelong Learning program was established to offer courses in English to visitors and locals.

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