New York School of the Arts is a school that has been created to fulfill the expectation of the transformed contemporary art world. It is based on the heritage of the traditional discipline and at the same time an exploration of the new media. In the modern context of New York City, we use a strong atelier methodology along with critical and conceptual practices.

Conceived as a multidisciplinary hub, our school explores the studies of fine arts, design, architecture and music and, with our Center of the Arts, hosts a gallery, private artist studios and our Arts Intensive Program. Counting on the support and the expertise of important living and visiting artists, our students have access to a range of cutting-edge workshops, lectures, panel discussions, critiques, and school events.

We offer a broad spectrum of arts educational programs, programs in general art study, studio practices, instruction on the business of art and later a study abroad program with an intention to broaden our international dimension. Students also find enrichment in museum and gallery visits as well as opportunities to participate in areas of specialized study with other partnering New York City art organizations. Students have many opportunities to exhibit their work in the School galleries, including in our prestigious year end Annual Show.

Our dynamic and flexible program structure provides students with a solid foundation in arts education. Also, students have opportunities to experience and collaborate with visiting art professionals such as art dealers, curators, and members of other prestigious art institutions. This will facilitate connections with New York City galleries and an immersion into the New York City art scene. This multi-faceted experience provides our students with the comprehensive knowledge and support they need for a professional career in the arts.

New York School of the Arts is an educational institution and cultural center committed to innovation and experimentation in art.  We have a dedicated faculty of professional artists who emphasize a collaborative learning environment across a wide range of disciplines. Our goal is to guide our students to develop their artistic vision and to become enlightened citizens of our world or simply to enjoy the process of creativity. Learning, experimenting, exploring and the development of a creative passion is at the core of our new and dynamic institution.

We guide our international community of students through conceptual thinking, theoretical bases, art history awareness, and the desire to develop criticism. This facilitates the achievement of the student’s personal goals as well as encourages the development of the philosophical debate.

At our school, you will feel at home, immersed in our close community of dedicated artists and you will note a difference from other art institutions. Our devoted faculty and staff dedicate themselves to fostering a nurturing learning environment, where human approach and love for art reveals the path to the artist’s cr eative journey.

Betsy Lawrence
President