The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts

The Aegean Center was founded in 1966 in Paros, Greece, as an independent, non-profit institution, which offers specialized study in the visual arts, creative writing, and music. Campuses are located in both the Aegean Islands of Greece, and Tuscany, Italy. During the Spring Term, classes are held at a restored Neoclassical facility in Paros, in the heart of a historical market street, while Fall term classes can be attended in both Greece and Italy. Students in Italy have the privilege to study in 16th Century Tuscan villa in the hills above Pistoia, 30 kilometers from Florence.

The school stresses on the fact that it provides highly personalized education in small groups, supported by both full-time staff and a variety of guest speakers and lecturers.