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Introducing Studio’s 2023 Annual Review!

WE’RE PLEASED TO PRESENT Studio in a School’s 2022 Annual Review, Outside the Lines: Arts Education in Classrooms and Beyond! In this Annual Review, we’re providing a glimpse into Studio’s partnerships, projects, internships, and activities that take place within and beyond …

Remembering Dr. Vivian Pan

The members of the Studio in a School Association Board of Directors mourn the passing of our former Board Chair and fellow board member, Dr. Vivian Pan. Vivian passed away on August 13, 2023, after a prolonged illness. She joined …

Artist Instructor of EC Professional Development

(Multiple positions available) Join an inspiring community of visual artists and early childhood (EC) educators committed to processed based artmaking and working with teachers! Studio in a School NYC, LLC (Studio NYC) is hiring practicing visual artists and/or early childhood …

Dr. Hasna Muhammad Named Board Chair of Studio in a School!

The Studio in a School Association is delighted to announce that Dr. Hasna Muhammad has been named Chair of our Board of Directors. Dr. Muhammad, an experienced educator and advocate, will be taking over this role from Patricia Hewitt, who …

Celebrating Young Visions 2023 at Christie’s New York!

The Studio in a School Association is pleased to announce Young Visions 2023 at Christie’s New York. With over 200 vibrant artworks, this exhibition highlights the outstanding artistic achievements of students from Studio’s visual arts programs. This year, we’re delighted to …

Introducing Studio’s 2022 Annual Review!

WE’RE PLEASED TO PRESENT Studio in a School’s 2022 Annual Review, Outside the Lines: Arts Education in Classrooms and Beyond! In this Annual Review, we’re providing a glimpse into Studio’s partnerships, projects, internships, and activities that take place within and beyond …

Jeff Koons Visits Studio Classroom!

In March 2023, Artist Jeff Koons visited Studio’s class at Brooklyn Landmark Elementary to lead a special lesson!

Photos from Studio in a School’s 45th Anniversary Gala!

Thanks for joining us for Studio in a School’s 45th Anniversary Gala! Check out images from our Step & Repeat below. Click on image to see it in full-size. To download, click on the image you’d like to download, right-click, …

Student Artwork in Brooklyn Rail’s Singing in Unison!

We’re thrilled to announce that artwork from our students at PS 222Q is featured in Singing in Unison, an art exhibition hosted by The Brooklyn Rail! On view now, 28 self-portraits created by PS 222Q 1st and 2nd graders (pictured above) with …

Limited Edition Martin Puryear to Benefit Studio in a School

Studio in a School is proud to unveil a limited edition print by Martin Puryear (pictured below). For more information or to purchase a print, contact (212) 459-1455 x223 or prints@studioinaschool.org. All proceeds will benefit The Studio in a School …

Photos from “Young Visions 2022” at Christie’s New York

Thanks for joining us for Young Visions 2022: Opening Reception at Christie’s New York! All pictures from the event’s Step and Repeat can be found below.  

“Boundless Imagination” brings creative visions to Montefiore Medicine

Studio NYC is honored to partner with The Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Medicine to present Boundless Imagination: Creativity in the Time of Covid-19 from Studio in a School NYC. View Exhibition Catalogue This exhibition features over 70 …

View of a virtual gallery featuring Studio Selections 2021 exhibition

“Studio Selections 2021” Celebrates Marvelous Creativity

Take a virtual tour of “Studio Selections 2021,” Studio NYC’s annual celebration of the creativity of our students. 40 student artworks in drawing, painting, and collage are on view in a 3D gallery space created especially for Studio NYC by our cultural partner, Christie’s.

P.S. Art 2021 Exhibition Catalogue

The work in the P.S. Art 2021 exhibition stands out for the way in which it both reflects and responds to the unique circumstances of our times. Browse the catalogue to explore student artworks that demonstrate personal expression, imaginative use of media, and an understanding of artistic processes.

Shaping the “P.S. Art 2021” Exhibition

The annual exhibition organized by the New York City Department of Education (DOE) in partnership with The Metroplitan Museum of Art and Studio in a School NYC features 153 student artworks. Studio NYC plays a key role in P.S. Art selection process. Together with the DOE we nominate and convene the selection panel—a group of specialists with expertise in fine arts and arts education.

Young Visions 2021 Exhibition Catalogue Released

“Young Visions 2021,” an annual exhibition celebrating the extraordinary artistic achievements of students participating in Studio in a School visual art programs, takes the form of a digital catalogue.

Virtual Opening, “Young Visions 2021”

Friday, June 11, 4:00 - 5:00 on Zoom. Join us for a virtual opening of the exhibition "Young Visions 2021," our annual celebration of students' extraordinary artistic achievements. This event is free and open to the public.
Studio NYC Artist Instructor Leigh Ruple at P.S. 145 in Brooklyn. Photograph by Mindy Best.

“Art in Our Community” Curricula Awarded NEA Grant

Studio NYC’s new curricula will engage students in art making in varied media while focusing on the history of local artists and cultural movements, and connecting students to the artists, artworks, and cultural resources in their neighborhoods today.

Process-Based Teaching of Visual Arts Gains Traction Through “Create”

In Studio NYC’s visual art pedagogy, process-based learning has always been central to helping students communicate ideas, experiences, and emotions. When the New York City Department of Education conceived of “Create,” Studio NYC accepted the opportunity to share our practice of art making as inquiry.

Remembering Vartan Gregorian

Studio in a School sadly marks the passing of Vartan Gregorian, President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and a long-time friend and generous supporter of Studio in a School, both personally and professionally.

Studio NYC Students Celebrate City Life in We ❤ New York

Studio NYC’s staff selected 35 artworks that capture the character of a place so close to students’ hearts for a new digital exhibition hosted by Christie’s New York. The show offers a multifaceted portrait of New York City, from quiet neighborhood streets to panoramic views of the city’s storied skyline.

Studio in a School NYC News

Studio in a School NYC Stands in Solidarity with #StopAsianHate Movement

Studio in a School NYC stands in solidarity with the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander community to help end the cycle of hate and bigotry. Our children deserve a climate that is free of racism and bias and where their growth, health and safety come first. We will continue to amplify their authentic voice through artmaking, creativity and freedom.

Studio NYC Artist Instructor Aneta Wegrzyn at PS 219 Brooklyn. Photo: Mindy Best.

Social and Emotional Learning Integral to Studio NYC Art Experiences

Social-emotional learning (SEL) supports students’ capacities to learn, communicate, and create. Studio NYC is facilitating our Artist Instructors’ professional development through a series of workshops on SEL.

Studio NYC Programs Air On WNET, Let’s Learn Series

Studio NYC is providing video content for the public television series “Let’s Learn,” a partnership between the New York City Department of Education and WNET Channel 13, joining other New York City arts organizations to serve the children and families of our city during this challenging time.

Studio NYC and Christie’s Show “Pictures of Us”

Studio NYC is proud to partner with Christie’s to present the online exhibition, “Pictures of Us: Portraits by the Children of New York City.” Thirty portraits in drawing, collage, painting, and printmaking reflect and celebrate the diverse communities that enrich life in New York City.

Studio NYC Launches P.S. Art 2020 Exhibition Catalogue

Explore the new catalogue that Studio NYC produced for “P.S. Art 2020,” the annual citywide exhibition of student artwork organized each year in partnership the NYC Department of Education and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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

Studio in a school is featured in The Brooklyn Rail’s May issue. The feature, by art critic and independent curator Lilly Wei, highlights the organization’s origin, how it has grown to serve more than 32,000 students a year, and what it aims to do in the future. Check out the story here.

Make Art at Home with “Studio in Your Home”

Join Studio NYC Artist Instructors for a range of artmaking activities that you can do with all kinds of materials found at home. Click here and you’ll find step-by-step art lessons, fun videos, and our Daily Sketch series. 

Studio in a School NYC Names New President

Studio 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, 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.