Studio in the Community: Artworks from PS 171M

ON VIEW NOW – 96th Street Library

September 19 – October 18, 2024

Studio in a School NYC is pleased to present Studio in the Community: Artworks from PS 171M, an exhibition celebrating the artistic achievements of local students participating in our visual arts education programs. Studio engages children and teens from preschool through 12th grade at New York City public schools and community-based organizations in all five boroughs. Working with Studio artist instructors in collaboration with their teachers, students observe, imagine, and interpret the people, places, and things that make up their lives.

The artworks on view were created by students in first through seventh grade. These young artists experimented with a range of artistic techniques, including drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture. In each unit of study, they learned foundational art skills and explored open-ended themes such as people and portraits, color explorations, architecture, and animals.

These artworks represent the exploration, learning, and making that flourished in PS 171M during the 2023–2024 school year. Not only does this exhibition celebrate the artworks on view, but it also recognizes the hard work, growth, and creativity of every child who participated in Studio’s programs last year.

We would like to thank Principal Aharon Schultz and Studio Artist Instructor Gail Molnar for supporting the students as they created these exceptional artworks. With much gratitude, we thank the 96th Street Branch of The New York Public Library for generously hosting this exhibition. We extend a special thank you to the School Support and Outreach team from NYPL’s Center for Educators and Schools, an initiative devoted to ensuring school communities can make the most of the world-renowned resources of the Library. You can find tailored programs and services at: nypl.org/ces

VISITING INFORMATION

96th Street Library

112 E 96th St, New York, NY 10128

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11AM – 5PM

Check out the student artworks featured in this exhibition below!