Art Renewal Center

Banner of the Art Renewal Center web site The Art Renewal Center (ARC) is an organization led by New Jersey millionaire, businessman, and art collector Fred Ross[1] dedicated to the promotion[1] of what they call classical realism in art, as opposed to the Modernist developments of the 20th century. It exists primarily as an online art gallery.[2] Contents 1 History 2 Prizes 3 See also 4 Notes and references 5 External links // [edit] History The Art Renewal Center (ARC) was founded in 2000 by a group of artists, art collectors, historians, and enthusiasts, and is chaired by Fred Ross. It is a visual arts organisation which advocates the rejection of Modernism and the current art establishment, in favour of what it defines as the previously established "standards of craftsmanship and excellence". The ARC sees the acquisition of academic skills as being essential for the art of the future.[2] It operates primarily through a web site sponsored by Fred Ross, a million... (see more)