Your first step to becoming a professional makeup artist. Train with us at the academy or from home via our online education platform. Come and visit us at our beautiful new location, and sit down with one of our team to discuss the best learning path for your future makeup goals! Our Calgary based academy and international online academy has been producing successful makeup artists for over 18 years. We have a formula that works and the international experience to make you the best. We are government licensed and accredited, giving you peace of mind that your training is thorough, and your diploma is of value. Tara Anand Cowles, our Founder & Director, is the vision behind ARTISTS WITHIN & our makeup line AW03 maquillage. She leads our team & academy with 30 years of makeup artistry experience - working for major photoshoots, magazines & runway shows based in Europe. At Artists Within Makeup Academy we teach you what you really need to know to be the best - what others don't. Often imitated, but never duplicated. We are proud to partner with ITEC, offering makeup artistry certification, and the Covid-19 infection prevention award for makeup services, recognized in 45 countries world wide. Both are included with our most popular Makeup Diploma. Looking to update yourself? Book in with one of our talented artist team for a one on one lesson. Just want a new look? We can do that too! Let us create and apply for you, while you kick back and leave it to us! We can’t wait to meet you!