http://www.themountainschoolofarts.org/
Description
As an independent institution The Mountain School of Arts does not aim toward substitution of other schools. MSA^ concerns itself with the development of various academic programs designed as a supplement to those offered by the established art schools, teaching more tangible aspects of art, developing a different, but complimentary, point of view supporting the individual in whatever discipline they pursue.
Classes are held at the Mountain bar in Chinatown twice a week for 3 hours a day, starting in January for a period of 3 months. During this period the school provides housing for selected students from abroad. There will be no fees for classes or housing.
(from application PDF)
Active:
2005 - current
Structure:
Founded by Piero Golia and Eric Wesley
Funding:
- Steve Hanson?
- Enough Room for Space (ERforS)
- Netherlands Consulate in Los Angeles
- BeLA Foundation
- the Croatian government
- Gai (Associazione Giovani Artisti Italiani)
- the Goethe Institute
- 1+1=3.
Issues:
role of independent educational institutions partnerships with private businesses