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Art School 99

Art School 99, founded by Alexandra Rozenman, offers a supportive environment for students to develop their artistic vision. With a focus on self-expression and technical skills, classes at this school incorporate various mediums and cultural influences, fostering a creative and inspiring atmosphere.

Upcoming Classes (5)

Check each class below for its location or online format.

Wednesday, January 6th
7–9pm ET (5 sessions)

$300

Monday, January 18th
11am–2pm ET

$450

Monday, February 8th
11am–2pm ET

$450

Wednesday, February 17th
7–9pm ET (5 sessions)

$300

Monday, February 22nd
11am–2pm ET

$450

About Art School 99

About the Founder

Alexandra Rozenman's career has taken her from the Soviet underground to a prominent place in the American art world. Born in Moscow, she found her footing alongside now-famous dissident artists before political pressures brought her to the United States as a refugee in the late 1980s. From that point on, her multilayered, often mysterious paintings have only gained momentum, taking her from an MFA at the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts to international exhibitions—to a fellowship with the MacDowell Colony, an illustrious group of bohemians whose members have included James Baldwin and Michael Chabon. Rozenman ia a frequent speaker at many art blogs.

Through her personal experiences, having risked everything to follow her own muse, Rozenman knows how important self-expression is to every person. Accordingly at Art School 99 she works to provide students with the technical skills and supportive environment they need to bring their visions to life. Classes might incorporate readings, movies, or collage techniques, and cultivate salon-style inspiration with wine or Russian tea.

School location

Map showing 86 Joy St #37, 2nd Fl, Somerville, MA 02143

Art School 99

Somerville
86 Joy St #37, 2nd Fl
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
Directions & arrival details
Conveniently located near Brick bottom. Near Route 93 and close to public transportation (Lechmere and Sullivan Stations).

Reviews of Art School 99

(4.7-star rating across 13 reviews)
  • Drawing and Painting Open Studio Setting (Drop-in)

    Nick P. • September 18, 2024
    Good class, but a little advanced for me.
  • Collage and Mixed Media (Drop-in)

    Emily D. • June 10, 2024
  • Can I Paint Like That? (Drop-in)

    Sonya K. • December 27, 2023
  • Abstract Painting (Term)

    Anonymous • January 23, 2023
    The instructor had an engaging style and was open about her own work and background. She had a blunt and straightforward approach, which most students appreciated. She was able to help us along, but I do wish there was a little more discussion of techniques/ styles.
  • Observational Drawing

    Deanne R. • May 4, 2020
  • Painting and Drawing

    Kelly F. • October 24, 2019
  • Painting and Drawing

    Christine N. • July 24, 2019
    Alexandra Rozenman was born to be a teacher-- inspiring, very smart & funny in a good way. She knows her art in depth. The atmosphere among the students is lively, friendly and you learn at your own pace. It took me a while to start painting-- my work is very analytical and my soul really needed some balance. I wish I had done it sooner-- I feel recharged and full of ideas. Her studio is also in a conducive place, a converted charming old building in a quiet area in Somerville. Plenty of a parking (a must for me). Great experience and I´ll be signing up for more.
  • Painting and Drawing

    Erin K. • April 26, 2019
    This is a wonderful class!
  • Art Lab

    Susan G. • January 20, 2019
  • Drawing for Total Beginners (Drop-in)

    Andrea M. • October 17, 2018
  • Can I Paint Like That? (Drop-in)

    Olivia • March 13, 2017
    Under Alexandra's guidance/teaching, I now have four impressionist paintings hanging in my apartment! Each painting took 3-4 sessions to complete. Alexandra is not only funny, sweet, and kind, but also a great teacher. She would let me pick out a painting that I would like to "replicate", teach me the techniques to get it "right", but also let me know that there is no right or wrong way to paint and allowed freedom to incorporate my own style into the replicas. I enjoyed learning to paint from Alexandra!
  • Art Lab

    Anonymous • February 26, 2017
    Alexandra is kind, funny and patient. She quickly assesses your skill level and instructs from there. She encourages play and experimentation which helped me lessen my need for "perfection." I bought a 3 session groupon package, but found Alexandra's class to be exactly what I need to increase my skill, have fun and relax. I'll be going back for additional classes!
  • Painting and Drawing

    Anonymous • February 20, 2017
    A wonderful teacher who is encouraging, thoughtful and talented
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