École Des Beaux-Arts

What École Des Beaux-Arts does

École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal (EBAMA) is a Quebec-based non-profit visual arts school founded in 1999, operating from a single campus at 1335 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est in Montreal. It delivers classical fine arts education in the tradition of European grand écoles, structured across four program tiers: Professionnel (classical drawing, oil/acrylic painting, sculpture, mixed techniques, life drawing), Initiation (engraving, art history, children's classes), Perfectionnement (advanced courses, international stages, portfolio preparation, correspondence), and Loisir (recreation and summer plein air). Course economics are session-based, with 10-session blocks priced at $420–$600 CAD and capped at 12 students per class, supported by on-site art material sales.

The school is led by Director Nikolaï Kupriakov and a faculty of 9+ professional professors. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through online registration, phone, and in-person enrollment, with rolling admission. Revenue is generated almost exclusively from tuition, supplemented by international painting stages in Europe (France, Italy, Belgium) priced at ~$1,955 CAD per stage including accommodation, and minor art material sales. Annual student exhibitions and events serve as both pedagogical milestones and brand-building channels. The institution has no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries — it is a self-sustaining, founder-led educational non-profit with a Quebec accreditation number (14056 6100 RR 0001).

Name

École Des Beaux-Arts

Legal name

École des Beaux-arts de Montréal (EBAMA)

Website

https://ebama.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal (EBAMA) is a non-profit classical fine arts school in Montreal, founded in 1999, offering capped (12-student) drawing, painting, sculpture, and portfolio-prep courses modeled on European grand écoles traditions, plus annual European study stages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts Education Instruction (Visual/Performing) (EDAJAFAK), Fine Arts Colleges (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking) (EDAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Classical art education
• Fine arts training
• Painting instruction
• Drawing courses
• Visual arts school

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue from regular courses, specialized workshops, children's programs, and correspondence courses. Fee structure includes session-based payments (10 courses), workshop fees, and per-session pricing for specialty programs.
2. International Study Abroad Programs: Revenue from international painting and drawing stages in European locations (France, Italy, Belgium). Includes course fees plus accommodation costs at partner venues.
3. Art Materials Sales: Sale of artistic materials at competitive prices with on-site availability for student convenience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal (EBAMA) is a non-profit classical visual arts school founded in 1999 that delivers in-person drawing, painting, sculpture, life drawing, and art history courses based on European grand écoles traditions. It serves students of all skill levels — children, amateurs, university-bound portfolio candidates, and professional artists — through structured 10-session programs, summer outdoor classes, correspondence consultations, and international study-abroad stages in Europe.

Product overview

École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal (EBAMA) is a non-profit visual arts school established in 1999, offering a comprehensive portfolio of classical art education programs in the tradition of European art schools. The school's offerings are organized into four main categories: Professionnel (Arts Plastiques, Dessin classique, Peinture à l'huile & acrylique, Sculpture, Techniques Mixtes, Modèle Vivant), Initiation (Gravure & Estampes, Histoire de l'art, Cours pour enfants), Perfectionnement (Ateliers de progression rapide, Stage à l'étranger, Cours spécialisés, Cours par correspondance), and Loisir (Cours d'été & camp de jour, Dessin). Programs emphasize classical drawing and painting techniques, academic methodology, and personalized instruction following European fine arts traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arts Plastiques (Visual Arts) Complete and personalized formation synthesizing the foundations of classical drawing with an in-depth study of visual arts, intended for amateur and professional students.
• Dessin classique (Classical Drawing) Academic drawing course studying perspective, chiaroscuro, proportions, and classical drawing techniques in the European academy tradition.
• Peinture à l'huile et acrylique (Oil and Acrylic Painting) Course teaching realist painting techniques, color theory, and composition theory in oil and acrylic for amateur and professional artists.
• Sculpture et modelage (Sculpture and Modeling) Workshop exploring clay modeling techniques, bas-relief, and sculpture methods for students seeking three-dimensional artistic training.
• Modèle Vivant (Life Drawing) Course focused on in-depth study of the human body and acquisition of anatomical knowledge through drawing and painting from a live model.
• Techniques Mixtes (Mixed Techniques) Formation exploring the combined use of different artistic mediums and materials for advanced practitioners.
• Gravure et Estampes (Engraving and Prints) Initiation course to engraving and stamping techniques offered within the school's introduction programs.
• Histoire de l'art (Art History) Art history lectures designed to deepen students' cultural and historical knowledge.
• Cours pour enfants (Children's Courses) Weekend workshops for children aged 7 to 14 developing creativity and artistic technique through painting and drawing in a supportive environment.
• Cours d'art spécialisé (Specialized Art Courses) Advanced courses covering portfolio preparation for university programs (UQAM, McGill School of Architecture), research and exploration, plein-air painting workshops, architectural washes, and the Dimanches Créatifs coaching format.
• Stage à l'étranger (International Study Abroad Stage) International painting and drawing stages held in European heritage locations (France, Italy, Belgium) allowing students to deepen perspective techniques and architectural space representation through immersion in historic settings.
• Cours par correspondance (Correspondence/Remote Courses) Personalized remote artistic consultations including private sessions, Skype lessons, and personal project follow-up for advanced students unable to attend in person.
• Cours d'été et camp de jour (Summer Courses and Day Camp) Seasonal summer plein-air painting and drawing workshops in parks and urban locations, plus a children's summer day camp for ages 7 to 12.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid skill progression through structured programs and small class sizes (max 12 students)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RB-Arts (Ecole d'art de Grasse)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Joint art program partnership for Venice 2017 stage combining EBAMA Montreal students with students from the Grassois art school in France. Two experienced professors (Nikolai Kupriakov from EBAMA and Remi Bernard from RB-Arts) taught together, enabling students to establish connections across countries and benefit from diverse teaching perspectives.
• Chateau MenetcoreOthersMedieval French castle (12th century, classified as Historic Monument) serving as venue for international painting and drawing programs. Located in Charente limousine, near Montbron in Cognac region. Includes course facilities and accommodation for EBAMA students during summer programs.
• City of Villefranche-de-ConflentminorOthersMedieval fortified city in French Pyrenees (UNESCO World Heritage site via Vauban fortifications) that hosted EBAMA students in 2012-2013. Provided free accommodation in four municipal apartments to EBAMA students during painting and drawing stages.
• City of ArlesminorOthersHistoric Roman city in Provence, France, famous for Van Gogh connection. Hosted EBAMA international stage in July 2024 covering sites including Arenes d'Arles, Camargue nature reserve, Saint-Guilhem-le-desert, and Carcassonne.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C3%A9cole-des-beaux-arts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about École Des Beaux-Arts