Palette Project with renowned painter Daniel J. Keys
Calling all emerging artists ages 17-22!
Dates: February 20-22, 2026
Application deadline: December 18, 2025
Each year, Scottsdale Artists’ School hosts a FREE two-day mentorship program with renowned painter Daniel J. Keys. This unique weekend workshop is designed for those young adults who aspire to cultivate their talent and skills into a future art career.
A handful of promising students will be selected based on their skills, passion and experience as reflected in an original one-page essay submitted to the school for review along with the application form and three examples of your artwork.
An orientation will take place Friday evening to kick off the weekend. The workshop will run from 9am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
ABOUT THE ARTIST... Daniel J. Keys was born in 1985, in Fresno, CA. Upon noticing a glimpse of artistic talent in him at an early age, Daniel was encouraged by his parents to pursue his passion, namely painting; and being entirely home educated, time was very permitting for him to develop his skills as a self-taught artist. He started painting at the age of 11 using a paint set purchased with birthday money. It was during these formative years that Daniel discovered the work of master artist Richard Schmid, and began emulating Schmid’s style in his own paintings. Since that time, Daniel had the opportunity to paint with his mentor, and Mr. Schmid became an art adviser to him. Daniel’s work is now praised and collected by many prominent art enthusiasts from around the country. He is represented by several major art galleries and continues to teach workshops around the country, including Scottsdale Artists’ School.
To see more of Daniel’s work, www.danieljkeys.com
Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand - Chinese Proverb
Please sent your complete application and your two images to Danielle Spahle
dspahle@scottsdaleartschool.org.
Students will be notified of their acceptance via email.
Questions? Call 480.990.1422 to speak with Danielle Spahle or email dspahle@scottsdaleartschool.org.
