The Art Department Master Class is an international training program that has held over 10 training sessions in Lithuania, Italy, and Iceland. The one-week programs are led by film industry professionals from various countries who are leaders in film design in Art Departments around the world.

Its creators, Ieva Buzinskaite and Domante Urmonaite realized that there was a lack of training available for people who had chosen a career in the Art Department of films and saw it as an opportunity for creating a world-wide community.

“We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages dialogue, generosity of knowledge, and long-term creative sustainability within the art department community.

Many of our participants and experts return again and again. They support the project, speak about it with warmth, and help shape what it becomes next. We’ve also been lucky to grow alongside partners who believe in the same values and continue to support us year after year.

At its core, this project is not just a job for us. It’s a long-term commitment to maintaining creativity, curiosity, and motivation in an industry that can easily exhaust all three. We want people to leave the Art Department Masterclass feeling re-energized, connected, and reminded of why they chose this path in the first place.

There is, of course, a lot of work happening behind the scenes – but that’s nothing new for anyone who has ever worked in an art department. And just like on set, we believe the best results come from care, collaboration, and a shared belief in what we’re making together.”

The 6-day sessions for 2026 are:

World Building – June 12 to 17 in Turin, Italy

Digital Post-Production – November 5 to 10 in Vilnius, Lithuania

The sessions are limited to 20 participants each and are meant for individuals worldwide who have at least 5 years of experience in art departments in the film industry.

The price of the sessions is €650 per session, which includes tuition, accomodation and lunch. The price is kept low through the generous government co-funding from the European Union Creative Europe program.

For more information on the sessions and to apply, go to this link.