You've completed the Mastery Program. You’ve mastered techniques and started the journey of creating powerful art in your unique voice. Now, it's time to soar.
SOPA offers a community and vital resources to push your boundaries, grow your career, and keep you inspired.
What Awaits You...
Contests & Opportunities
Consistent contests with generous cash prizes and gallery features.
Advanced Workshops
Ongoing training personalized to grow your skills and business.
Exclusive Community
A high-impact network for Mastery Program graduates and Milan Art leaders.
Weekly Zoom Calls
Interactive sessions with top coaches and the Milan Art business team.
Monthly Masterminds
Learn advanced art knowledge from Elli, Jake, and Dimitra.
Early Event Access
Be the first to know about Milan Art retreats, conferences, and more.
PLUS a Yearly Brand Audit
As a SOPA member, you’ll receive an in-depth, personalized brand audit annually. This custom analysis is designed to identify and address key areas for improving and strengthening your overall artist brand, helping you stand out and reach your desired audience.
Monthly Contests & Opportunities
Participate in monthly contests, enter into curated artist opportunities, be the first to hear about annual events.
6 Zoom Sessions Every Month
Engage in critiques, office hours, studio time, and masterminds.
Ongoing Art Business Resources
Access valuable templates, tips, and motivational content.
Daily Community Feedback
Receive continuous support and professional advice.
SOPA Exclusive Member Opportunities
Become a contestant on the next season of The Outstanding Artist
Be featured on The Light Movement Show viewed by 100,000 subscribers
Have your art featured in Milan Art Gallery, Sarasota
Teaching opportunities and more amazing SOPA Member only offers
A Society to Empower Visionary Artists
We aim to build a dynamic artist community that inspires and uplifts each other. Partnering with industry experts and fostering active collaboration, we create a rich, ongoing learning environment. With SOPA, your journey with Milan Art doesn’t end at graduation—it’s just the beginning.
Our Mission
SOPA is committed to supporting artists who are transitioning from the Mastery Program to professional art careers by providing comprehensive resources, expert guidance, and a vibrant community. Our mission is to equip artists with the tools, skills, and connections needed to thrive and sustain successful careers as professional artists.
Our Vision
To empower artists globally to achieve their full potential and redefine the art world by elevating beauty, fostering innovation and creativity, and providing opportunities for artists to thrive within a supportive community.
Core Values
Beauty
The ultimate truth, embodying what is pure, Divine, and inspired, and its role in making decisions from a place of strength.
Freedom
Authenticity, creativity, and the unrestricted expression of one's true self.
Exceptionalism
Mastery, excellence, and the drive to inspire and achieve greatness.
Perseverance
Commitment, passion, and the relentless pursuit of one's goals despite challenges.
Courage
Boldness, destiny, faith, and the importance of making decisions from a position of strength.
MEET THE TEAM
SOPA Board of Advisors
Elli Milan
Founder, CEO, Visionary, Professional Artist
Dimitra Milan
Co-Owner, Instructor, Visionary, Professional Artist
Jake Dunn
Co-Owner, President at Milan Art, Professional Artist
Jock Armour
Milan Art Gallery Director with 20+ years Experience
Alannah Anderson
Chief Product Officer, Brand Design, Professional Artist.
Paul Hartwig
Advertising Director, Marketing Specialist
Get SOPA Updates
Join the SOPA Waitlist for access to a shortlist of Mastermind Sessions with Elli, Jake and Dimitra, and get updates in your inbox.
If you are a Mastery Program Graduate* - or you are planning to graduate by November 2024, please submit your interest and join our Waitlist to be the first to hear when we are accepting members.
*SOPA is Exclusively for Mastery Program graduates, with thorough verification of all applicants.
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FAQ
What does SOPA mean?
SOPA stands for 'Society of Professional Artists'.
I don't have my Graduate Certificate, how do I apply for it?
If you have completed the Mastery Program, you can apply for your certificate here:
Apply for Mastery Program Certificate
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Support Team: info@milanart.com
How can I sign up for SOPA?
SOPA will officially open for Registration between October 28th - 31st 2024. Please join the Waitlist to join the private space on the Milan Art app and access a shortlist of previous Mastermind recordings.
SOPA is a community with resources and opportunities exclusively for Mastery Program Graduates.
If you have graduated the Mastery Program and you have your certificate, you will be eligible to join SOPA. We will have applications open on October 28th 2024.
How does membership work?
SOPA is an annual membership, you will gain access to SOPA when you join on an annual basis. We highly encourage member participation to share knowledge, experiences and support for one another.
Can I join on a monthly or quarterly basis?
Your SOPA membership is available on an annual basis only.
Our annual membership will provide a large amount of business resources, content and business opportunities to support you in your career growth.
Can I join at any time?
SOPA registration will be open October 28-31st 2024 for our first intake of Graduates. And again in January - after this the open registration will be quarterly.
Can I cancel at any time?
If you decide to cancel your membership, you are free to do so, however we do not offer refunds.
I'm a professional artist, but never taken the Mastery Program, can I still apply?
SOPA is a professional artist community exclusively for Mastery Program Graduates. To find out more about the Mastery Program please visit www.masteryprogram.com