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Statement from Studio in a School

These last few days have left me overwhelmed, angry, and empty. The senseless killing of George Floyd, the multiple expressions of outrage over the aggressive treatment and deaths of black and brown people while in police custody, the peaceful protests, the riots. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminds us that riots are “the language of the unheard.” At Studio In a School, in the face of this tragedy and global pandemic, we know that now is the time to challenge our assumptions, reflect, and actively address racism in our communities. Studio in a School condemns brutality and violence against Black people and is committed to addressing racial inequity in this country, specifically, in the education system.

Studio in a School featured in the Brooklyn Rail’s ArTonic section

Studio in a school is featured in the Brooklyn Rail’s May issue. The feature highlights the organization’s origin, how it has grown to serve more than 32,00 students years, and what it aims to do in the future. Check out the story. here.

Studio NYC launches ‘Studio in your Home’ to provide NYC children with at-home art activities

During this unprecedented time when New York City students are unable to attend school, Studio NYC remains as committed as ever to staying involved with the NYC school community. Although the schools are closed, our Artist Instructors remain dedicated to reaching NYC’s children and youth by creating home-based art activities for all grades. Click here to participate and create your own artworks!

Studio in a School NYC names new President

Studio in a School NYC has named arts educator Alison Scott-Williams as its new President, Board Chair Vivian Pan announced. Ms. Scott-Williams joins Studio NYC from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), where she has been the Vice President for Arts Education since 2015. At NJPAC, Scott-Williams provided strategy, administration and program leadership in arts education. Earlier, she was Associate Vice President for Diversity and Campus Life at The Juilliard School in New York City, where she served in a variety administrative positions for more than 14 years. Read more.

Agnes Gund receives inaugural Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award

Studio in a School’s inspirational founder, Agnes Gund, was recently presented with the inaugural “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award” at a ceremony in Washington D.C. Justice Ginsburg presented the honor to Ms. Gund to recognize her groundbreaking …

Artist Marcia Grostein donates art sales for Studio

Acclaimed artist Marcia Grostein created her photographic series, Brighton Beach Bliss, as her vision for an ‘immersion in a utopia where multiple faiths, sects, races, and appearances are all welcome.’ For the month of January, all purchases of prints in the series will benefit Studio in a School. Learn more here.

Studio appoints new Director of Finance & Operations

Studio in a School Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Gregory H. Pierson as its new Director of Finance & Operations beginning on December 16, 2019. Greg will oversee financial planning and operations, human resources, and information technology for Studio in a School Association, and day-to-day operations for Studio NYC reporting to Margo Amgott, Studio NYC’s Interim Executive Director. Greg brings broad experience in each of these areas and a deep background working in arts education in New York City.

Studio Selections 2019 @ 1 East 53rd Street

On October 22nd , Studio in a School opened the Studio Selections 2019 exhibition to the public at its 1 East 53rd Street Gallery in Manhattan. The show includes almost 50 works of art created by students in 28 New …

Studio in a School announces Special Matching Gift Program

Studio in a School has received a pledge from an anonymous donor for up to $1 million in matching funds for new or increased gifts to the organization from individual supporters. This extraordinary initiative will match gifts by new donors, and will double any increases in giving by current donors. The matching gift program began on October 1 and will be in effect until the $1 million in matching funds is reached. “Studio in a School is deeply appreciative of the generosity of this anonymous supporter,” said Studio Board Chair, Dr. Vivian Pan.

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 …

Studio’s Pre-K/Kindergarten Program featured on News 12

Red carpet photos from ‘Young Visions 2019’

In June, hundreds of proud young artists and their families took to the red carpet at Christie’s New York, as they celebrated the opening of Young Visions 2019, the annual citywide exhibition of student artwork from Studio in a School. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Studio Receives Prestigious Chapman Price

Studio in a School Association is honored to be the recipient of the 2018 Chapman Prize from the Council on Foundations at its upcoming Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. on November 28. Read the Council on Foundations’ press release below: New …

Studio NYC Launches New English Language Learners Initiative

Studio in a School NYC has launched a major initiative to serve English Language Learners (ELL) in New York City public schools this school year. Building on previous work that was seeded by the Department of Education’s Arts Partnership grant …

Studio Institute Fall Portfolio Development

Studio Institute’s Studio Intensives are under way! Twenty-six high school students have begun the process of strengthening their portfolios in this year’s Portfolio Development class. Under the guidance of experienced college professor and Studio Artist Instructor Jamie Powell, the public …

Studio in a School receives prestigious Chapman Prize

Studio in a School is honored to be the recipient of the 2018 Chapman Prize from the Council on Foundations at its upcoming Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. on November 28. Read more about Studio in a School receiving this prestigious …

Studio Founder Agnes Gund honored as a ‘Philanthropy Innovator’ by the Wall Street Journal

We are thrilled that Studio in a School’s inspiring founder, Agnes Gund, was featured as a ‘Philanthropy Innovator’ in the Wall Street Journal Magazine. Read the story here.  

Dr. Vivian Pan Elected Chair of Studio Board

The Board of Directors of the Studio in a School Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Vivian Pan was unanimously elected to the position of Chair at its October 4, 2018 meeting. Dr. Pan serves as the sixth Chair …

Studio Institute students to collaborate with Martin Puryear in the 58th Venice Biennale

The Studio Institute is thrilled to announce that students participating in its programs will collaborate with renowned artist Martin Puryear on his project for the 58th Venice Biennale opening next spring. Mr. Puryear will create new, site-specific pieces for the pavilion, including …

Studio in a School Receives Donation of Acrylic Paint from Liquitex

Contribution Will Help Inspire 500 Children to Create Art During Summer Camps Throughout New York City  June 25, 2018, New York, NY — Studio in a School announced today that Liquitex, one of the world’s leading acrylic artist paint brands, …

Check out the Bloomberg Arts Internship blog

The Bloomberg Arts Internship places rising seniors from select NYC public schools at various arts and cultural organizations. The program provides interns with a paid six week job experience, rich arts engagement opportunities, improved oral and written communication skills, and a head start on their college applications. Read more about the interns’ experiences on their blog.

‘Young Visions 2018’ at Christie’s New York

On June 16th, Christie’s New York opened its gallery doors to the public to view Studio in a School’s Young Visions 2018 exhibition. The show that was on view through June 26th, included works of art made by more than 325 students, …

Red carpet images from ‘Young Visions’ at Christie’s New York

In the 2017-18 school-year, Studio in a School brought visual arts education to 200 of New York City’s most underserved schools. From June 19 to June 26, we were thrilled to celebrate the work of our young artists at the …