The bonds formed at FAA Sweden don’t end at graduation. They extend beyond the studio walls, carried forward through shared experiences, artistic growth, and the friendships that shape a lifetime. This year, we are making a concerted effort to strengthen these connections, among current and past students, between our alumni and the academy. (Estimated reading time: 3 min)

Misconceptions about our school are nothing new. Recent public discussions have once again placed us within narratives that do not reflect who we are. Rather than reacting to every assumption, we see this as an opportunity to articulate, for ourselves and others, the values that shape our education. (Estimated reading time: 5 min)

How our team came to a deeper understanding of the role art playes in our lives, and what it meant for the structure of our workshops. (Estimated reading time: 3 min.)

At The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden, we take pride not only in the rigorous artistic education we provide but also in the transparent, student-focused structure of our organization. As an aktiebolag (AB) operating under the designation (svb) — särskild vinstutdelningsbegränsning — we stand as a testament to integrity, commitment, and trust in the educational field. (Estimated reading time: 4 min.)

Transparency and Trust I want to believe that we, at The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden, are primarily known for our dedication to excellence in classical drawing and painting. Yet there are aspects of our school that remain quietly in the background—details about our history, structure, and mission that are not widely discussed. Perhaps they don’t need to be. [...]