Venice Academy of Fine Arts

School

Published: 17.06.2026

: Fondamenta Zattere Allo Spirito Santo, 423
30123 - Venice
ITALY

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Mail:: infoaccademiavenezia.it

Phone:: +390412413752

Management:: Roberto Zanon

Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia

The Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia is one of Italy’s oldest art academies, with a long history of artistic education and research. The institution offers a First-Level Master’s Degree in Contemporary Jewellery Design, a programme dedicated to the design, culture, and contemporary jewellery. Combining theoretical, practical, and project-based learning, it provides comprehensive training spanning concept development, making, communication, and professional practice.

The Venice Academy of Fine Arts was founded in 1750, when the Venetian Senate authorized the establishment of a school dedicated to the artistic education of young students under the guidance of recognized masters. Its statutes were formally adopted in 1756, and its first president was Giambattista Tiepolo. In 1807, it became the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and moved to the Santa Maria della Carità complex, where the collection that would later form the nucleus of the Gallerie dell’Accademia also began to take shape.

Following the separation of the museum and the school in 1879, the institution continued to evolve, eventually relocating to the former Ospedale degli Incurabili and expanding its educational offerings to include New Technologies for the Arts. For more than 270 years, the Academy has been an international point of reference for artistic education, research, and experimentation.

Among the distinguished artists who have contributed to the institution over the centuries are Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, Giambattista Tiepolo, Gaspare Diziani, Giovanni Maria Morlaiter, Giannantonio Selva, Antonio Canova, Francesco Hayez, Pompeo Marino Molmenti, Giacomo Favretto, Luigi Nono, Guglielmo Ciardi, Alessandro Milesi, Ettore Tito, Guido Cadorin, Giuseppe Cesetti, Bruno Saetti, Giovanni Giuliani, Virgilio Guidi, Arturo Martini, Alberto Viani, Carlo Scarpa, Afro, Giuseppe Santomaso, Emilio Vedova, and Carmelo Zotti.

Courses

Master in Contemporary Jewelry Design

08Nov2026 - 30Jun2027

DEADLINE: 15/Jul/2026

Application
Tags: Design , CriticalThinking , Technics
Management person: Roberto Zanon

The programme, running from November 2026 to June 2027, aims to train highly qualified professionals capable of operating across the entire jewellery sector, from concept development and production to communication and market positioning. Applications for the 12 available places are open until 15 July 2026 through the Academy's online platform.

The Master's Degree is led by some of Italy's leading jewellery practitioners, professionals, and scholars, offering a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical teaching, design practice, workshop activities, material research, production techniques, and visual communication strategies. The programme explores a broad range of jewellery practices, from design jewellery and artist jewellery to research jewellery, goldsmithing, costume jewellery, jewellery for the fashion industry, and stage jewellery, providing students with an up-to-date understanding of the field and its professional opportunities.

The first edition of the programme achieved particularly positive results, with 15 participants: 13 students who completed the Diploma and 2 auditors who received a certificate of attendance.

The second edition will comprise a total of 1,500 hours of study corresponding to 60 academic credits, combining theoretical, practical, and project-based activities. The programme will conclude with a professional internship, providing students with valuable experience and facilitating their entry into the professional world. Teaching activities will take place at the Academy's premises and in specialised facilities dedicated to technical training.

Application Information
Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year must be submitted online through the Academy's Esse3 platform by 15 July 2026.
The programme is limited to 12 places. If the number of applications exceeds the available places, candidates will be selected by a committee on the basis of qualifications, curriculum vitae, and portfolio. The top 12-ranked applicants will be admitted.
Applicants must hold a First or Second-Level Academic Diploma, a Bachelor's or Master's Degree, or an equivalent foreign qualification. Students expected to complete their degree by 31 October 2026 are also eligible to apply.
If the number of applications is lower than the number of available places, the Academy may also admit qualified professionals without a university degree as auditors, who will receive a certificate of attendance.

The full call for applications (in Italian) is available on the official website of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia (Bando per l'ammissione al Master di I livello in Design del gioiello contemporaneo a. a. 2026/2027).
Teacher/s: Bianca Cappello , Roberto Zanon
Master in Contemporary Jewelry Design.