“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself”
Southwest Makeup Institute is committed to elevating the industry standards for professional makeup artists in albuquerque, santa fe, and beyond! We offer the only professional makeup artist certification program in the state, offering graduates opportunites to become employed in the film and tv INDUSTRY, THRIVING freelance bridal market, and more!
More a job training immersion that a “school”, Southwest Makeup Institute takes its job very seriously preparing it’s students to enter the COMPETITIVE field by leading them through everything they need to know to establish a successful career as a pro makeup artist.
We set and maintain the standards in makeup artistry: Our students are trained to become gainfully employed in all aspects of the industry; from sanitation and set etiquette to application technique, Kit SPECIFICS, Color Theory, sfx makeup, the business of makeup, and so much more.
students can expect to leave equipped and ready for a well-established career with longevity as a pro mua.
CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW 12 WEEK PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST CERTIFICATION!
Next start date 3/25/25
What you graduate with:
Professional Makeup Artist Certification (for use in both beauty and film & tv)
1/2 of the days required (15) to work in the film union (IATSE local 480)
Professional support network of passionate, working makeup artists
Ongoing mentorship opportunities
Potential job placement
SOUTHWEST MAKEUP INSTITUTE IS AN APPROVED EXEMPT PRIVATE INSTITUTION UNDER THE NEW MEXICO HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
“Makeup is Art, Beauty is Spirit”
