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The Art of Makeup is an independently owned and operated boutique school dedicated to education in the art, business, and techniques of professional makeup artistry.
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Student Life
Whether you take a single-day class as a hobby or a full certificate program for a career in professional makeup artistry, The Art of Makeup School can be your creative space to learn, experiment, and grow as a makeup artist.
About Art of Makeup
Located in Portland, Oregon, The Art of Makeup School is dedicated to supplying quality education in the art, business, and techniques of professional makeup artistry for the film, television, theater, media, special effects and fashion industries.
Instructors
All classes taught by experienced and professional working makeup artists specializing in the subjects that they teach. Character & Special FX program instructors include globally recognized award-winning Hollywood makeup artists.
Celena Rubin
Kelli Gasaway
Linda Wong
Alma Cedillo
Christina Braun
Todd Debreceni
Kevon Ward
Diane Trapp
Michael Peterson
Alexander McPherson
Rachael Wagner
See our Student Success Stories
These profile and career highlights from some of our trained makeup artists demonstrate how The Art of Makeup is a resource for continued support, networking, and job placement assistance.
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Read the latest news and information on The Art of Makeup School course offerings, guest instructors, and industry opportunities.
Student Success Story: Emily Filice
Emily Filice has always loved Oregon. She grew up in San Jose, California, but regularly visited family sprinkled throughout Oregon. After graduating high school in San Jose in 2016, she went to college for Business and Photography and realized neither were her calling. She realized her real passion was makeup! That was when she began […]- February 16, 2022
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Drag Makeup Workshop
Hail to the queens who led the way, because they did a spectacular job breaking down the steps to creating truly magical transformations! If you’ve ever been to Darcelle XV drag show night club, then you’ve seen Syra St. James and Alexis Campbell Starr who’s been performing on that stage for 11 years! Valerie DeVille […]- February 11, 2022
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Our Catalog
The official course catalog for The Art of Makeup School includes program courses and descriptions, enrollment, and admissions policies, pricing, required supplies, and applicable terms & conditions.