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Millions of artists are active all over the world. Among them painters, draughtsmen, sculptors, ceramists, textile artists, photographers and glass artists. Artists who meet strict requirements can distinguish themselves through certification within this large group of artists, amateur artists and hobbyists. Certification takes place after it has been established through reviewing that the artist and his or her work meet multiple, largely objective quality requirements. Currently, artists can be generically certified as International Certified Artist (ICA) or Certified Artist (CA) and specifically certified as Certified Tutor of Art (CTA).

Certified Artist

generic review

Requirements an artist must meet to be a Certified Artist:

  • the artist has been active as an artist for at least five years and
  • the work of the artist is seen as qualitative and authentic and
  • the artist has followed a study at an art academy in his or her country or has successfully completed a study at a respected foreign art academy or is self-taught and has followed at least three courses, workshops (and so on) with various certified artists.

A Certified Artist is entitled to use the abbreviation CA after his or her name.

The qualification is awarded for 5 years.

International Certified Artist

generic review

An International Certified Artist meets the requirements for a Certified Artist and in addition meets at least two of the criteria below:

  • the artist’s work has been purchased by at least one respected foreign museum,
  • the artist is represented by at least one foreign gallery for at least two years,
  • the artist’s work has been purchased by at least five foreigners and/or foreign companies,
  • the artist’s work has been exhibited at least at two foreign art fairs.

An International Certified Artist is entitled to use the abbreviation ICA after his or her name.

The qualification is awarded for 5 years.

If an artist has been awarded the honorary title Artist of the Year, Talent of the Year and/or Brilliant Artist of the Year, the designation Certified Artist or International Certified Artist ‘for life’ is awarded.

Certified Tutor of Art

specific review for art teachers

Four requirements a teacher must meet to be a Certified Tutor of Art:

  • the teacher has been an artist for at least 5 years,
  • the teacher has been active as a teacher for at least two years,
  • the teacher has given a workshop or course at least six times independently,
  • the teacher has received a rating of ‘good’, ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’ from at least ten participants in the course(s) he or she has given.

A Certified Tutor of Art is entitled to use the abbreviation CTA after his or her name.

The qualification is awarded for 5 years.

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