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Join Studio’s team of Artist Instructors

Studio in a School is currently looking to add new artists to its team of Artist Instructors for the 2018-19 school year. Learn more about our programs and find out how you can become an integral part to provide the children of New York City’s public schools with high quality visual arts education.

Studio in a School at Asia Society

Inspired by Asian Art, a collaboration between Asia Society and Studio in a School, is a part of a series of exhibitions that presents the work of New York City students created in response to the great artistic traditions of …

Littlest Learners 2018

Littlest Learners  2018 presents artworks created by children participating in Studio in a School’s New York City Schools Program, which engages students from grades Pre-K through 12 at public schools and early childhood education centers in all five boroughs. The exhibition …

Students exhibit their work at the New York City Ballet

Now in its third year, the Studio Institute’s Multi-Media Intensives is a series of after-school art classes for high school students in collaboration with the New York City Ballet. Students worked on figure drawing with ballet dancers, saw a New …

Executive Director Chris Wisniewski interviewed by What Should We Do

Studio in a School NYC Executive Director Chris Wisniewski was recently interviewed by What Should We Do. The Q&A highlights his work for Studio in a School, what a typical day at Studio might look like, his professional background, and why he thinks Studio’s work in New York City’s public schools is so important. Read more here.

Studio in a School featured on artnet news

Studio in a School and its founder, Agnes Gund, are currently featured on artnet. The article highlights four New York City art institutions – the Drawing Center, the New Museum, the Public Art Fund, and Studio in a School – that all recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Read about their history here.

View images from Young Visions 2017 at Christie’s New York

More than 400 young artists attending more than 55 different New York City public schools, daycare centers, and Head Starts from all five boroughs had their artworks on view in Young Visions 2017. The exhibition, displayed at Christie’s New York, celebrated the creativity and unique individual and collective experiences of young artists.

Jeff Koons visits a group of 2nd graders at PS 145 in Manhattan

American Pop Artist Jeff Koons recently visited 2nd grade students participating in Studio in a School’s Long Term Program at P.S. 145, The Bloomingdale School, in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The students engaged in a discussion about art with Mr. Koons, and they also got the opportunity to present their own portraits, explained the inspiration behind them and why they made their artistic choices. The visit was covered by ARTFIXdaily. Read the article.

Studio in a School receives National Arts Award

Studio in a School is the proud recipient of one of the Americans for the Arts’ National Arts Awards. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, presented the Arts Education Award to the Studio Institute President Tom Cahill at a celebratory event on October 23rd. The award recognizes Studio’s contributions to the visual arts education field.

Studio in a School to be honored by the Americans for the Arts

On October 23, during National Arts and Humanities Month, the Americans for the Arts will honor Studio in a School for its outstanding leadership by naming the organization this year’s recipient of its Arts Education Award. To learn more about the Americans for the Arts, the National Arts Awards, and other honorees click here.

The Bloomberg Arts Internship Program is now in full swing

The Bloomberg Arts Internship places rising seniors from select New York City public schools at various arts and cultural organizations. BAI provides interns with a paid job experience where they explore their interests and skills and apply them to meaningful work projects. Participants finish the summer with six weeks of 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 the Bloomberg Arts Internship Blog.

Artworks created by Studio in a School students currently on view at Christie’s New York & Asia Society

The school-year might be coming to a close, but the young artists participating in Studio in a School’s visual art programs across the city are as busy as ever exhibiting their artworks. In addition to year-end celebrations taking place at our partner schools all around the City, Studio currently has major exhibitions on view at two prominent New York City venues. Read more about these exhibitions.

Inspired by Zao Wou-Ki on view at Asia Society

Inspired by Zao Wou-Ki is currently on view at Asia Society. All of the artworks in the exhibition were created by students participating in Studio in a School’s Long Term Program at four different schools – PS 152 in the Bronx, PS 123 & PS 145 in Brooklyn and PS 145 in Manhattan. Inspired by Zao Wou-Ki will remain on view through August 6. Make sure you visit!