Glenn Ligon visits PS 123 in Manhattan
The 5th and 6th graders in Studio in a School Artist Instructor James Reynolds’ art class at PS 123 in Manhattan were bursting with questions for their famous visiting artist, Glenn Ligon. The students had seen images of some of Ligon’s work that have been celebrated around the world, and when he arrived they were eager to […]
Studio’s Pre-K/Kindergarten Program featured on News 12
Red Carpet Photos from “Young Visions 2019”
Hundreds of proud young artists and their families took to the red carpet at Christie’s New York, as they celebrated the opening of the annual citywide exhibition of Studio NYC’s student artwork.
Studio’s ‘Young Visions 2019’ at Christie’s New York
On June 24, 300 young artists representing more than 60 New York City public schools, licensed daycare centers, and Head Start program sites from all five boroughs were joined by friends and family as their artworks were unveiled at Christie’s New York. The art work was selected by artists and Studio educators and was framed […]
Studio Institute’s Arts Interns at Venice Biennale
Every summer, college students participating in Studio Institute’s Arts Intern program undertake internships at U.S. cultural institutions. This year, a select group of eight Arts Interns will be headed to Venice for Biennale Arte 2019. In conjunction with the Martin Puryear: Liberty / Libertà exhibition at Biennale Arte 2019 in Venice, eight Studio Institute Arts […]
Studio in a School selects nonprofit leader to serve as interim executive
Dr. Vivian Pan, Chair of Studio’s Board of Directors announced today that Margo Amgott will become the Interim Executive Director (IED) for Studio NYC effective June 18, 2019. Dr. Pan said, “Studio in a School is grateful for Chris Wisniewski’s distinguished service and we are excited to hear about his next accomplishments. With his departure, […]
Studio Institute presents at 2019 NAEA National Convention in Boston
In March, Studio Institute traveled to Boston to present Digital Mosaic Creatures: Using iPads to Integrate Art and Math. The hands-on session shared a unit of study developed in Expanding The Frame (ETF), our research project created by an Arts in Education – Model Development and Dissemination (AEMDD) grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Studio featured in The Global Search for Education
Studio in a School NYC Executive Director Christopher Wisniewski recently sat down with the Global Search for Education for a far-ranging conversation about Studio’s history, the emphasis on creativity in today’s curriculum, the impact of technology on art education, and more.
The Afterschool Reading Club
In 2016, the NYC Department of Education (NYCDOE) launched the Afterschool Reading Club (ARC), a literacy enrichment program for elementary school students living in temporary housing. In the program’s first year, the NYCDOE asked Studio in a School to be the cultural partner at six of the sites. In the third year of the program, Studio […]
The Studio Institute featured in Memphis newspaper
The Studio Institute recently launched its Creative Start pilot program in Memphis, Tennessee. The Daily Memphian featured the Institute’s newest addition in a recent article. Read it here.