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Enriching young lives through visual arts.

Students explore their creativity working directly with professional artists.

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Christie’s Launches Explore, Express, Excite!, a virtual exhibition of 45 exuberant artworks!

View the Exhibition Studio in a School NYC is proud to partner with Christie’s in presenting Explore, Express, Excite!  a virtual exhibition of 45 exceptional artworks created by elementary school students (grades 3K – 5th) participating in Studio in a …

“Artists Rising” captures the rigor and ambition of aspiring teen artists throughout NYC

View Exhibition Artworks Studio Institute is proud to present Artists Rising: Visions from the Teen Studio. This exhibition is comprised of work of 46 young artists from 17 New York City public high schools who participated in Studio Institute’s …

Two Years of Accomplishments: Read Studio’s Annual Review!

We look back on the extraordinary years of 2020 and 2021 and see how Studio in a School defied expectations and flourished in unexpected ways, despite the challenges. Our programs were in full swing when Covid-19 appeared and a quick …

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Professional visual artists bring their passion, creativity, knowledge, and skill to the classroom, guiding students to discover and develop their own creative expressions. Students who participate in Studio in a School programs receive quality art instruction and create quality work.

Early Childhood

Explore, discover, create—a joyous art-making experience for young learners

Elementary School

Students enjoy creative experiences as they learn to use art as a language to express themselves

Middle School

Students hone their expressive, technical, and critical-thinking skills through art-making

After School (K-12)

Artistic exploration continues after the school day is done for K–12 students

High School / Youth

Portfolio development, college guidance, intensive instruction, and personal discovery

College

Apprenticeships, internships and other opportunities to get started in an arts career

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We believe in the value of visual arts education in and out of schools. The Studio Institute offers programs for high school and college students seeking arts careers, provides professional development, conducts arts education research, and shares strategies with other cities. Let us work with you to improve the quality of arts education for students of all ages.

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Studio in a School is a visual arts organization partnering with public schools and community organizations in NYC and beyond. We bring together artists, educators, administrators, and leaders in the field through active, long-term partnerships, so that every student can have the opportunity for rigorous, engaging instruction from professional artists.

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