The school enrolls over 120 students from all over the United States and from foreign countries. The greatest concentration of students is, however, from the Northeast. They range from the traditional college-age student to an older group who have had a variety of professional backgrounds and have decided to pursue a specialized career in art. The Butera School of Art prepares students for employment in the major professional art fields. This is accomplished through individual instruction in small classes, which helps each student to develop his or her maximum potential and to achieve individual goals.
Students attend class five days a week, for six hours a day.
Along with lectures and demonstrations, students execute the artwork and assignments in class with instructional supervision. In this manner, a great deal of individualism is emphasized among students. Butera prides itself in maintaining small classes. Each classroom averages 12-18 students. As a result, each student becomes actively involved in the learning process and is encouraged to produce his or her best work.