The Da Vinci Initiative

The Da Vinci Initiative Official page for the The Da Vinci Initiative, a mission for visual literacy in our contemporary world. www.davinciinitiative.org

The DaVinci Initiative, part of a 501C3, nonprofit, educational foundation, is a mission for visual literacy in our contemporary world. The goal of this project is to provide skill-based learning in art education in order to deepen the understanding and applications of the visual language that surrounds us. The Da Vinci Initiative believes that art can be taught, and that teaching skills enhances

student creativity. Teaching realist based art skills such as those implemented by Da Vinci and Michelangelo not only aligns with current educational research that other subjects currently embrace, but it also enhances the number of choices students can make when creating their own work. Like teaching rhythm, tempo, and scales in music class so that a student has many tools to express themselves through music, so too is there a need for a skill-based education in the visual arts. By learning solid draftsmanship, color theory, paint handling skills, perspective, etc. students can expand their own toolbox for visual expression. The Davinci Initiative’s aim is to enhance visual literacy for both teachers and students with the following programs:

Classroom Resources

The Da Vinci Initiative is developing a series of educational videos and K-12 lesson plans. These lesson plans intend to both train teachers who may be unfamiliar with certain technical art skills, and provide a direct learning experience for K-12 students in art classrooms. These resources will be made available online for homeschooling parents as well as adults interested in learning skill-based art methods and techniques. Outreach

The Da Vinci Initiative will send ambassadors to teacher conferences to share with teachers about skill-based learning methods and expose them to lesson plans that will challenge their students in new ways. Professional Development

The Da Vinci Initiative will provide scholarship funds to teachers to attend courses that will teach them the advanced technical art skills they may not have had an opportunity to learn during their teacher training. If you would like to donate to the Da Vinci Initiative please click on the button below:

The Da Vinci Initiative has transitioned into the School of Atelier Arts. You can learn more on our website at
08/21/2022

The Da Vinci Initiative has transitioned into the School of Atelier Arts. You can learn more on our website at

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08/13/2020

Deadline Tomorrow: ARC Salon Call For Entries
https://www.artrenewal.org/SalonApplication/Salon/Home The Art Renewal Center is now accepting entries to the 15th International ARC Salon Competition, offering over $130,000 in cash awards, $25,000 for best in show, as well as publication, exhibition, and purchase opportunities. The ARC Salon is the largest competition in the world for representational artists painting, sculpting and drawing. The competition is open to all representational artists worldwide. Check out this video to learn more or read the full prospectus and enter: https://www.artrenewal.org/SalonApplication/Salon/Home

Here are FREE downloadable art packets for EVERY GRADE:
03/14/2020

Here are FREE downloadable art packets for EVERY GRADE:

The Waichulis Curriculum is divided into two main sections, The Language of Drawing and The Language of Painting. Each section is organized into four subsections that aim to deliver a comprehensive...

01/04/2020

DVI is branching off, read about it in our newest newsletter:

10/30/2019

DVI is trying to start an Atelier Special Interest Group for the National Art Education Association. We need just 15 more signatures for our petition to make it happen. If you are an NAEA member and support this effort, please email your name and NAEA membership number to [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support!

Mandy Theis, president and co-founder of The Da Vinci Initiative, was interviewed by Daniel Digriz of the Thriving Artis...
06/19/2019

Mandy Theis, president and co-founder of The Da Vinci Initiative, was interviewed by Daniel Digriz of the Thriving Artist Podcast. The interview delves into the necessity for traditional training in the visual arts, how realism has become a counter-culture movement in art and the need to educate the public on becoming art collectors.

To listen to the podcast:
https://clarkhulingsfund.org/classical-skills-for-modern-art-careers-mandy-theis/

Mandy Theis, co-founder of The Da Vinci Initiative, discusses the education and business of figurative art with Thriving Artist podcast host Daniel DiGriz.

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