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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.
Artist Marcia Grostein Donates Art Sales for Studio NYC
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 and 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. Greg brings broad experience in each of these areas and a deep background working in arts education in New York City.
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.
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
Young Visions 2018 features more than 220 artworks created by students, form all five boroughs, in pre-K through 12th grade. From paintings and sculptures to drawings and digital media, the art on display demonstrates the range of media explored by students. The exhibition will be on view at Christie’s New York through June 26.
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.
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!
